Interior Features
- Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
- Wet Bar
- Elevator
- FlooringTile, Carpet, Stone / Slate
- Window FeaturesInsulated Windows
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$5,995,000↓ $400K price cut 05-06-2026
55 Leicester St, Brookline, MA 02445 Brookline
SFR
Home Highlights
Pond View
Private Pool & Spa
Private Elevator
Roof Deck
4‑Car Garage
Wet Bar
Fireplace4 fireplaces
16% Below Area $/Sq Ft$672 vs $800, the Brookline median
About This Home
55 Leicester presents a RARE offering in one of Brookline's premier, private locations, now offered at a price point rarely matched for a home of this caliber. Behind its grand facade, this extraordinary estate awaits its next chapter. Repositioned BELOW SIX MILLION - a significant adjustment representing compelling value for the size and location - it stands among the most attractive listings currently available in Brookline. The home showcases soaring ceilings, walls of windows overlooking landscaped grounds, and an open, light-filled floor plan. The scale and layout exists for a visionary buyer to reimagine and restore its full potential. Signature luxurious features such as the heated driveway, limestone floors, an elevator to all levels, 5-car garage, in-ground pool, roof deck, and wine cellar further elevate the appeal. For developers, investors, or end-users, 55 Leicester is an unmatched canvas to create a world-class residence in an A+ Brookline location.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73474446
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$672
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$104,746
Assessed Value$10,229,100
How This Home Compares
vs. the 288 homes for sale in BrooklinePrice$5,995,000
Median $1,649,500
$350,000
$36,000,000
263% above the median Brookline home ($1,649,500).
Price per Sq Ft$672
Median $800
$424
$1,887
16% below the median Brookline home ($800).
Home Size8,921 sq ft
Median 1,815 sq ft
405 sq ft
45,935 sq ft
392% larger than the median Brookline home (1,815 sq ft).
Lot Size0.95 acres
Median 0.30 acres
0.02 acres
22.96 acres
218% larger than the median Brookline home (0.30 acres).
Days on Market257 days
Median 55 days
0 days
375 days
On the market longer than most homes here (55 days median).
55 Leicester St at a Glance
MLS# 73474446
Offered at $5,995,000, this 7 bed, 9.5 bath home has 8,921 square feet of living space and was built in 1924. It sits in Brookline, zoned for John D Runkle School and Brookline High School.
Want to see it in person? Schedule a showing or call Keith Wade at 603-818-7976.
Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Range
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Wine Refrigerator
- Range Hood
Pool and Spa
- Pool FeaturesIn Ground
- Private Pool
- Spa FeaturesPrivate
- Spa
Exterior and Lot
- Deck - Roof
- Patio
- Pool - Inground
- Hot Tub/Spa
- Professional Landscaping
- Sprinkler System
- Decorative Lighting
- Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck - Roof, Patio
- Patio
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Covered Spaces4
- Garage Spaces4
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesGarage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway
- Parking Total7
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living8,921
- Year Built1924
- Above Grade Finished Area8,921
- Building Area Total8,921
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Foundation DetailsConcrete Perimeter
- Property Age102
- Year Built DetailsApproximate
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleContemporary
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms7
- Total Bathrooms9.5
- Full Bathrooms8
- 1/2 Bathrooms3
- Primary Bathroom Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms14
- Basement FeaturesFull
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Heating FeaturesCentral, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces4
Land Info
- Lot Size Acres0.95
- Lot Size Square Feet41,264
Home Features
- ViewScenic View(s), Pond
- Green Energy EfficientThermostat
- Security FeaturesSecurity System
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesShopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount109,891
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsOff Fisher Ave.
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel NumberB:254 L:0013 S:0000,38869
- ZoningS15
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Gas Range
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Brookline School District
elementary & middle · K-8Photo: webJohn D Runkle School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webBrookline High School
8/10
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Price History
Listed For
$5,995,000on 05-06-2026
Last Sold $7,000,000 on 07-03-2025
First Recorded Sale $2,050,000 in 1994
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05-06-2026MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $5,995,000 | −$400,000−6.3% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $6,395,000 | −$1,300,000−16.9% |
| 12-31-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 12-01-2025MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $7,695,000 | −$300,000−3.8% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $7,995,000 | +$995,000+14.2% |
| 07-03-2025Public RecordSold | Sold | $7,000,000 | −$2,995,000−30.0% |
| 11-28-2017MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $9,995,000 | −$505,000−4.8% |
| 05-15-2017MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $10,500,000 | −$2,300,000−18.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $12,800,000 | +$10,750,000+524.4% |
| 05-02-1994Public RecordSold | Sold | $2,050,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$104,746per year
Assessed Value $10,229,100
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $104,746 | $10,229,100 |
| 2024 | $105,888 | $10,838,100 |
| 2023 | $96,512 | $9,680,200 |
| 2022 | $93,944 | $9,219,200 |
| 2021 | $86,873 | $8,864,600 |
| 2020 | $81,019 | $8,573,400 |
| 2019 | $76,508 | $8,165,200 |
| 2018 | $77,748 | $8,218,600 |
| 2017 | $76,603 | $7,753,300 |
| 2016 | $74,876 | $7,185,800 |
| 2015 | $71,987 | $6,740,400 |
| 2014 | $73,849 | $6,483,700 |
| 2006 | $58,157 | $6,089,700 |
| 2005 | $60,440 | $5,908,100 |
| 2004 | $58,696 | $5,521,700 |
| 2003 | $56,271 | $5,019,700 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
55 Leicester St FAQ
At $5,995,000, the asking price of 55 Leicester St is about 3.6 times the median asking price of $1,649,500 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- Its price per square foot is $672, 16.0% below the median of $800 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- That is the 53rd lowest price per square foot of the 284 homes for sale in Brookline that list their size.
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