171 Shaw Rd

4,585 Sq. Ft.
$600 / Sq. Ft.
4,585
Sq. Ft.
$600
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Luxury Living in Chestnut Hill, Brookline. Spacious 5-bedroom home designed for extended families, aging parents, or long-term guests. Four bedrooms feature private en suite bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy throughout. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, while two upstairs bedrooms feature skylights filled with natural light. An additional lower-level bedroom creates flexible living options. Enjoy a warm family room with a fireplace, plus a finished lower level complete...Luxury Living in Chestnut Hill, Brookline. Spacious 5-bedroom home designed for extended families, aging parents, or long-term guests. Four bedrooms feature private en suite bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy throughout. Two bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level, while two upstairs bedrooms feature skylights filled with natural light. An additional lower-level bedroom creates flexible living options. Enjoy a warm family room with a fireplace, plus a finished lower level complete with a second fireplace, a kitchenette, and flexible space perfect for a family room, theater room, game room, or private guest retreat. Step outside to your private inground pool and enjoy peaceful surroundings near the renowned Brookline Golf Course. Complete with a 2-car garage and close proximity to Boston, medical centers, shopping, dining, and major routes, this home blends luxury, flexibility, convenience, and multigenerational living in the heart of Chestnut Hill.

Property Details for 171 Shaw Road

Town
Brookline
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Brookline-Chestnut Hill, MA-Brookline
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Style
Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 05/30/2026 03:08 AM

Property Details for 171 Shaw Road

StatusActive
MLS #73523918
Days on Market8
Taxes$20,676 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1952
CountyNorfolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Melvin A. Vieira Jr.
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Building Information for 171 Shaw Road

Stories-Year Built1952Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

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$15,427 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,704

Property Taxes

$1,723

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 171 Shaw Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stables, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 4585.0
  • Color: red brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bps
  • High School: Bps
  • Middle School: Bps
  • Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: BWS
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom4 Level: Main,First
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller has never occupied the home - Taxes don't represent residential Exemption
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: B:399 L:0065 S:0000,42718
  • Assessments: $2,094,800
  • Book: 42123
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: S10
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 171 Shaw Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73523918

$2,749,999
May 20, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73499888

$2,798,000
Apr 24, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73499888

$2,898,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73523918

$2,749,999
05/20/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73499888

$2,798,000
04/24/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73499888

$2,898,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 171 Shaw Road

Taxable ValueLand$937,100Additions$1,157,700Total$2,094,800
Tax Record2025$20,676 ($1,723 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,040 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,518 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1971ZoningS10CountyNORFOLKAPNBROO B:399 L:0065 S:0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 171 Shaw Road

This home is within Brookline School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Baker School
PublicK to 8

Brookline High School
Public9 to 12

Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School for Boys
Private9 to 12

Beaver Country Day School
Private6 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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171 Shaw Road is a single family home for sale in Brookline, MA 02467. This property was listed for sale on May 26, 2026 by RE/MAX Real Estate Center, it's currently listed at $2,749,999. It has been on the market for a total of 8 days and was last sold on November 22, 2024. This listing's school district is Brookline School District. Nearby schools include Baker School, Brookline High School and Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School for Boys. 171 Shaw Road is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 4,585 sqft single family home built in 1952.

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Listing Courtesy of RE/MAX Real Estate Center, Melvin A. Vieira Jr.

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