Rarely does a Gilded Age landmark arrive so thoroughly reborn. Designed in 1905 by architect Alfred L. Darrow, 46 Powell Street commands a coveted corner lot in the Cottage Farm Historic District, guarded by carved stone griffins and a scrolled wrought-iron gate. Stone, stucco, half-timbered gables, carved-bracket eaves and a terra cotta roof frame approx. 7,028 SF of Arts & Crafts and Tudor Revival grandeur, delivered with every modern comfort. A 2022 renovation rewired the entire home (400-amp service, integrated alarm, smoke and CO detection, ADT security with outdoor cameras), added central air, a new gas boiler, radiant-heated floors, and a sensor-driven snow-melt driveway and rear walkway, all without sacrificing a single carved detail. Some original doors were repurposed as pocket doors. Step into a two-story marble and mosaic foyer beneath a barrel-vaulted, rosette-coffered ceiling. A hand-carved bridal staircase rises to a soaring atrium lit by leaded-stained glass restored by Jim Anderson of “This Old House”. Five fireplaces, a library with gilt-carved bookcases and medieval English plaster ceiling, and a Jacobean dining room with butler’s pantry set the formal stage. The chef’s kitchen, featured in New England Home magazine, pairs mahogany, burlwood, brass and marble with Visual Comfort lighting, a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador six-burner range, coffee bar with refrigerated drawers, and an antique bell box. It opens to a breakfast nook, a rear deck and a sunlit solarium with domed plaster ceiling. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a fireplace with Roman-tile surround, two leaded-glass bay windows, dressing area, walk-in closet and dual-sink bath with radiant-heated floors. The second suite adds a marble fireplace, walk-in closet and Paris-Metro tiled bath beneath a Tiffany-style transom. Six bedrooms and 4.5 renovated baths. The third floor delivers a kitchenette, walk-in laundry, cedar closet with sauna potential and a cathedral-loft billiard room with king-post beams and Franklin stove, ideal for media or games. The 2,534 SF lower level offers open space and a wine cellar. Private parking for three in the heated driveway plus a detached 1919 Spanish Colonial two-car garage. Specimen plantings and old-growth trees surround the grounds, and commercial-grade internet serves modern households. Just 100 yards to Beacon Street and the C Line, under one mile to Kenmore Square and 2.5 miles to the Public Garden. A fully renewed architectural icon.
Property Details
Price:
$5,250,000
MLS #:
73592699
Status:
Active
Beds:
6
Baths:
4.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Cottage Farm
Listed Date:
Oct 20, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
7,028
Total Sq Ft:
7,028
Lot Size:
11,160 sqft / 0.26 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1905
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Schools
Elementary School:
Florida Ridley/ Amos Lawrence
High School:
Brookline High
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
7028
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
4 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
5
Flooring
Tile, Concrete, Hardwood, Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring – Hardwood
Heating
Central, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant, Wood Stove, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Interior Features
Lighting – Sconce, Lighting – Overhead, Crown Molding, Bathroom – Full, Bathroom – Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom – Tiled With Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Countertops – Upgraded, Dressing Room, Archway, Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat, Closet – Linen, Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Attic Access, Library, Foyer, Game Room, Mud Room, Kitchen, Wet Bar, Internet Available – Unknown
Laundry Features
Dryer Hookup – Gas, Washer Hookup, Closet/Cabinets – Custom Built, Flooring – Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops – Stone/Granite/Solid, Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Remodeled, Sink, First Floor
Exterior
Architectural Style
Tudor, Craftsman
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Covered Spaces
2
Exterior Features
Balcony – Exterior, Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Open Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
Parking Spots
5
Parking Total
5
Patio And Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Roof
Slate, Rubber, Clay
Security Features
Security System
Window Features
Window(s) – Stained Glass, Window(s) – Bay/Bow/Box, Skylight, Screens
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$45,765
Map
Community
- Address46 Powell Street Brookline MA
- SubdivisionCottage Farm
- CityBrookline
- CountyNorfolk
- Zip Code02446
Subdivisions in Brookline
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Brookline as of Oct 24, 2026
79
Single Family Listed
135
Avg DOM
883
Avg $ / SqFt
$5,145,347
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Cottage Farm subdivision, 46 Powell Street Brookline MA is a Single Family for sale in Brookline, MA, 02446. It is listed for $5,250,000 and features 6 beds, 5 baths, and has approximately 7,028 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1905. The current price per square foot is $747. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brookline is $883. The average listing price for Single Family in Brookline is $5,145,347. To schedule a showing of MLS#73592699 at 46 Powell Street in Brookline, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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46 Powell Street
Brookline, MA