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163 Thorndike St #4

Brookline, MA 02446 - Norfolk County

House

5 beds

3.5 baths

2,500 sqft

In-unit laundry

About 163 Thorndike St #4

This 5-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house at 163 Thorndike St #4 in Brookline, MA 02446 rents for $8,750 a month. It has 2,500 square feet.

This is the single family home you've been waiting for. Washer/Dryer in Unit, 1 Parking Space included. Huge Rooms, Huge Backyard and super conveniently located.

59 days on RentalSource

RentalSource last checked: 9 hours ago · Listing updated: November 9, 2026

Managed by Gateway Real Estate · (516) 242-6071

Listing data quality - We review listings daily to detect outdated, duplicate, or misleading information.

Property Summary

Property Type:	House
Rental Fee:	$8,750
Bedrooms:	5 beds
Bathrooms:	3.5 baths
Size:	2,500 sqft

Pets:	Inquire
Laundry:	In unit
Parking:	Yes
Available:	September 1, 2027
ID:	84401984

Amenities

Washer/Dryer In Unit
Parking

Rent History

The rent has gone up from $8,400 to $8,750 since it was listed on September 17.

Rent history for this home, newest first
Date	Event	Rent	Change
October 21, 2026	Price change	$8,750+4.2%	+4.2%
September 17, 2026	Listed for rent	$8,400

These are listed prices. What renters actually paid may have been different.

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Bedrooms

5 bedrooms

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163 Thorndike St #4, Brookline, MA 02446 - House for Rent

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