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Attention Developers and owner-users looking to build their dream homes! Permit in hand! Rarely available opportunity to purchase an approved development site in the absolute heart of Coolidge Corner Brookline, Greater Boston's most desirable location for new luxury condos. Masterfully designed by one of Brookline's most respected architects, this site allows for the new construction of two stunning townhouses, each with two-car garage parking and private elevator and expansive layout of 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, plus the conversion of an existing garage into a third free-standing luxury studio condo. Beautifully set off Harvard Street, allowing easy access to Brookline's best shops, dining, and the MBTA Greenline for a short ride to Boston. Priced to sell.
Property Details for 12 Williams
Total Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5Full 2Half
Living Area: 5158
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.13/ 5500
Lot Features:
Levels: Multi/Split
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under
Listing ID: 73416351
Postal Code: 02446
Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Elementary School District: Florida Ruffin Ridley
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 2025
Architectural Style:
Basement:
Features for 12 Williams
Heating: Other
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 0
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Other
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
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Entry Level (Floor):
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Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building:
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Utilities & Financials for 12 Williams
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
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Annual Tax: 15743
Assessed Value: 1611400
Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures for 12 Williams
Disclosures: Information is about the planned development - lot currently has a two-family plus garage. Two family approved for demolition and garage to stay and be converted into a luxury studio (unit 3). Approval and plans available to all. Subject to buyer due diligence. No representations made.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: True
Historic District:
Zoning Code: F-1.0
Zoning Description: THREE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: multi_family
Zoning FAR: 1
Zoning Min Lot:
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 9 Located at Senior Center, 93 Winchester Street
Listing Lifecycle for 12 Williams
List Date: 2025-08-11
Off Market Date: 2025-11-06
Under Agreement Date:
Sold Date:
List Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: Todd Glaskin
Original List Price: $3,350,000
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:50:36 from: mls-pin
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