Brookline has long been considered one of the Greater Boston area's most desirable addresses. It's a town with the walkability and cultural energy of a city and the neighborhood character of a smaller place. Within Brookline, nowhere embodies that balance more than Coolidge Corner, a landmark in its own right lying at the junction of Beacon and Harvard Streets.
Walk two blocks from that iconic intersection to a tree-lined block on Vernon Street, and the bustling energy of urban density seemingly fades to something calmer. It’s just the kind of 'peaceful retreat' that developer Sharona Taieb of Paz Realty and builder Josh Brandt of Stack & Co envisioned for 80 on Vernon, a collection of brand-new condominium residences.
Nestled between the open lawns of St. Mark's Park and Griggs Park, 80 on Vernon may not be what most Bostonians picture when they think of a new urban development. At only eight residences, the residences feel more like single-family homes than condos. There is no grand lobby to navigate, no long corridor between the elevator and the front door. Most homes feature direct elevator entry and at least one private outdoor terrace. Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass on three sides, the homes are flooded with light and park views from front to back, ensuring a visual connection between indoors and out is never lost.
"When the developer saw this opportunity, she knew it was a once-in-a-generation chance to build literally steps from the best of Coolidge Corner while being set between two of Brookline's gorgeous parks," says listing agent Todd Glaskin, a Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialist in Brookline, who represents the property along with Tina Sachs and Gregg Lappo. "It's the rarest of rare—a building a few doors away from the MBTA Green Line and the best shops and restaurants, yet set back between two parks where you can be on the train in minutes, but it's not going right by your windows."
That balance of urban proximity and sanctuary is precisely what 80 on Vernon was designed to deliver. Coolidge Corner, with its walkable concentration of independent restaurants, patisseries, coffee shops, and the beloved Coolidge Corner Theatre along Harvard and Beacon Streets, has long been considered one of the most livable and walkable corners of Brookline. The Green Line stop sits moments away. What the neighborhood has been missing, until now, is luxury single-story living at this standard and in this location, according to Glaskin.
"All units are single-story, which is something Brookline desperately needs more of," he notes, "both for those looking to downsize and others who just prefer the feel and openness of one-level living."
Each of the eight three-bedroom, 2.5-bath residences was designed by Talia Cannistra of Studio Cann, one of Boston's premier architecture and design firms, who curated every detail, from the floor-to-ceiling Drutex windows and nine-foot ceilings to open-concept living and kitchen spaces that accommodate effortless entertaining. She envisioned kitchens with waterfall-edged stone countertops, Dell Anno two-tone cabinetry, and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances; bathrooms finished with French gold Kohler fixtures throughout. She added elegant wood accents for texture and warmth. Family rooms are anchored by fireplaces for extra comfort. Most units feature custom glass-wall dens that can easily serve as home offices without sacrificing light or openness.
The scale of the building is intentional. Eight residences create what larger developments cannot: a genuine sense of community and home from the moment of arrival. Elevators deliver most residents directly to their unit; garage parking connects to the elevator, eliminating the standard lobby procession. "It really creates a sense of community and a sense of scale and home that buyers have been asking for," Glaskin says. "We have the features—direct elevator access, garage parking, multiple outdoor spaces, high-end chef's kitchens and luxury baths—without the need to venture through a huge lobby or long hallways. The goal is for residents to feel at home as soon as they enter the building. The design touches throughout, curated by one of the most thoughtful and detail-oriented developers we’ve encountered, truly enhance this sense of intimacy."
The design prioritizes a connection to the outdoors at every level. Most residences include two balconies; select units have a private patio. Anchoring the top, two penthouse residences each have a private roof deck, with views over St. Mark's Park that extend to the Boston skyline and the Prudential Tower in the distance. "Private outdoor space is probably the No. 1 request we have from luxury buyers," Glaskin notes, "and this building maximizes it by providing multiple spaces and maximizing use, views, and space."
Residences range from approximately 1,662 to 2,125 square feet, all three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, starting at $2,749,000 — a compelling entry point for Brookline at this level of construction and finish, with garage parking and private outdoor space included. Both penthouse residences remain available, each with a private roof deck and among the most expansive outdoor spaces in the neighborhood.
In a neighborhood that has long had everything except this, 80 on Vernon fills the gap with uncommon care. Construction is on target to be completed in the summer of 2026, with move-ins planned for late summer.
View the complete collection of residences at 80onvernon.com and connect with the listing team at Coldwell Banker Realty.
