

A strong, well-built Grand Dame Victorian home adding character to the neighborhood, surrounded by trees, hosts this PENTHOUSE DUPLEX condominium with beautifully restored original details. A generous staircase leads to a formal foyer opening to a treehouse-like sunroom, private wraparound deck looking into bowed windows, gracious living room with flawless hardwood floors, wood-burning fireplace, historic pocket doors, and a formal dining room that easily seats 16. Original built-in glass and wooden cabinetry offers easy access to the eat-in kitchen with abundant natural light. Off the hallway on this level are two equally sized bedrooms with a Jack and Jill full bath. As the glamorous stairs lead to the third level, find 4 additional bedrooms with historic bay windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, another full bath, in-law/nanny option, modern kitchenette, another eat-in kitchen, and huge Costco-size closets. 2 FULL GARAGE spaces, basement storage, and common yard.
Property Details for 179 Rawson #2
Total Rooms: 10
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 2Full 0Half
Living Area: 3377
Lot Size (Acres/SF): /
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Deeded
Listing ID: 73388839
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Washington Square
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
Elementary School Buffer Zone:
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1900
Architectural Style:
Basement: Y
Features for 179 Rawson #2
Heating: Electric
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 1
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
Association Fee: 700
Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Association Amenities:
Management Type:
Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: False
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: False
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
Waterfront Features:
Pets Allowed: Yes
Entry Level (Floor): 2
Entry Location:
Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building: 2
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 179 Rawson #2
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: 0
Assessed Value: 0
Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures for 179 Rawson #2
Disclosures: $24, 000 are taxes are currently for a 2 family and will be tax assessed for condominiums, first year as a condo.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: SC-7
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY & CONVERTED FOR TWO-FAMILY
Zoning Category: converted_two_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 7000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 12 Located at Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)
Listing Lifecycle for 179 Rawson #2
List Date: 2025-06-10
Off Market Date: 2025-07-14
Under Agreement Date: 2025-07-14
Sold Date: 2025-09-01
List Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Danielle Bing Team
Original List Price: 1899000
Sold Price: 1550000 (458.99)
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-02-07 13:49:59 from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer’s Agent: Danielle Bing Team



