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Nestled in the heart of one of Brookline Village’s most charming neighborhoods, this elegant attached Victorian single-family home combines timeless charm with contemporary living. The beautifully renovated kitchen with red-birch custom cabinetry, flows seamlessly into a sun-filled dining area, creating an ideal space for both everyday living and entertaining. The warm, inviting living room is anchored by a lovely fireplace, large windows provide lots of natural light, offering an ideal gathering space. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom includes an adjoining room- ideal for an office or walk-in closet —plus 2 more bedrooms, a stylish 3/4 bath & laundry. The 3rd-floor features a spa-inspired bath with soaking tub, large bedroom, attic and skylit stairwell. The expansive lower level with high ceilings offers potential for finished space. Beautifully landscaped garden, 2 car side by side parking; close to The Longwood Medical Area, Emerald Necklace & all that Brookline has to offer.
Property Details for 23 Toxteth St
Total Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2Full 1Half
Living Area: 2,634 sqft
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.06/ 2522
Lot Features: Corner Lot
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Total Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Features: Off Street
Listing ID: 73366416
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Brookline Village
Elementary School District: Amos A. Lawrence
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Pierce/Lawrence
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1915
Architectural Style: Victorian
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access
Features for 23 Toxteth St
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Fireplaces: 3
Accessibility Features: No
Association: False
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Elevator: False
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Zones: 0
Private Pool: False
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Waterfront: False
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Complex Complete: False
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Utilities & Financials for 23 Toxteth St
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Annual Tax: $16,129
Assessed Value: $1,634,100
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 23 Toxteth St
Disclosures: See addendum attached to MLS.
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Property Attached: True
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Zoning Code: T-5
Zoning Description: TWO-FAMILY & ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: two_family
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Zoning Min Lot: 5000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
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Voting Precinct: 3 Located at Morse Apartments, 90 Longwood Avenue
Listing Lifecycle for 23 Toxteth St
List Date: April 29, 2025
Off Market Date: May 9, 2025
Under Agreement Date: 2025-05-06
Sold Date: June 23, 2025
List Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing Agent: Barrie Wheeler
Original List Price: $1,999,000
Sold Price: $2,201,000 ($836/sqft)
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Last Updated on: February 7, 2026 at 1:49 PM from: mls-pin
Buyer’s Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Buyer’s Agent: Judith Mccullough
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