Interior Features
- Bedroom
- Library
- Office
- Play Room
- Wine Cellar
- FlooringHardwood
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Home Highlights
Private PoolHeated
2‑Car Garage
Finished Basement1,678 finished sq ft
Home Office
Wine Cellar
Fenced Yard
Fireplace6 fireplaces
No HOAMost homes for sale here have HOA fees
About This Home
One of Brookline's most exceptional offerings in over a decade, this remarkable 1929 Colonial Revival estate is set on two beautifully landscaped acres in the town's prestigious estate area. The 14-room residence offers 7,500 square feet of living space and showcases timeless architecture and exceptional craftsmanship. Set atop a private drive marked by stately stone pillars, the home is surrounded by sweeping lawns, specimen trees, perennial gardens, and a tranquil man-made freshwater creek. An inviting in-ground pool enhances the serene outdoor setting. Inside are six spacious bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like bath. Elegant formal rooms flow seamlessly into comfortable living areas, ideal for both grand entertaining and everyday living.Offering rare privacy with exceptional convenience, this distinguished property is located less than five miles from Back Bay.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73570794
Monthly HOA$0
Price / Sq Ft$1,566
Property TypeSingle Family
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$97,933
Assessed Value$9,563,800
How This Home Compares
vs. the 288 homes for sale in BrooklinePrice$11,750,000
Median $1,649,500
$350,000
$36,000,000
612% above the median Brookline home ($1,649,500).
Price per Sq Ft$1,566
Median $800
$424
$1,887
96% above the median Brookline home ($800).
Home Size7,502 sq ft
Median 1,815 sq ft
405 sq ft
45,935 sq ft
313% larger than the median Brookline home (1,815 sq ft).
Lot Size2.03 acres
Median 0.30 acres
0.02 acres
22.96 acres
580% larger than the median Brookline home (0.30 acres).
Days on Market47 days
Median 55 days
0 days
375 days
Newer to the market than most homes here (55 days median).
71 Sears Rd at a Glance
MLS# 73570794
Offered at $11,750,000, this 6 bed, 5 bath home has 7,502 square feet of living space and was built in 1929. It sits in Brookline, zoned for Roland Hayes 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
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry FeaturesSecond Floor
- Dining Room LevelFirst
- Kitchen LevelFirst
Pool and Spa
- Pool FeaturesPool - Inground Heated
- Private Pool
Exterior and Lot
- Deck
- Patio
- Balcony
- Pool - Inground Heated
- Rain Gutters
- Professional Landscaping
- Sprinkler System
- Decorative Lighting
- FencingFenced/Enclosed
- Patio and Porch FeaturesDeck, Patio
- Road Frontage TypePrivate Road
- Patio
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage
- Covered Spaces2
- Garage Spaces2
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesAttached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Parking Total10
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living7,502
- Year Built1929
- Above Grade Finished Area5,824
- BelowGradeFinishedArea1,678
- Building Area Total7,502
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Construction MaterialsBrick
- Property Age97
- RoofShingle
- Year Built DetailsApproximate
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
- Architectural StyleColonial Revival
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms6
- Primary Bedroom LevelSecond
- Bedroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 3 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 4 LevelSecond
- Bedroom 5 LevelThird
- Total Bathrooms5
- Full Bathrooms4
- 1/2 Bathrooms2
- Bathroom 1 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 2 LevelSecond
- Bathroom 3 LevelThird
- Primary Bathroom Features
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms14
- Basement FeaturesFull
- Family Room LevelFirst
- Living Room LevelFirst
- Office/Study Room LevelFirst
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesCentral Air
- Heating FeaturesForced Air, Natural Gas
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces6
Land Info
- Lot DescriptionGentle Sloping
- Lot Size Acres2.03
- Lot Size Square Feet88,553
Homeowners Association
- AssociationNo
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees0
School Information
- Elementary SchoolHayes
- High SchoolBhs
- Middle SchoolHayes
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Private School
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount95,311
- Source Listing StatusActive
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsWaze. Dudley to Sears Private Way
- Tax Year2025
- Source Property TypeResidential
- ExclusionsAsk Agent
- Home WarrantyNo
- Parcel NumberB:347 L:0015 S:0000,41670
- ZoningS40
- Property SubtypeSingle Family Residence
Utilities
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Brookline School District
elementary & middle · K-8Photo: webRoland Hayes School
8/10
high · 9-12Photo: webBrookline High School
8/10
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Price History
Listed For
$11,750,000
Last Sold $3,000,000 on 08-31-1988
First Recorded Sale $3,000,000 in 1988
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $11,750,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| 09-01-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $11,750,000 | +$11,720,000+39066.7% |
| 01-01-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 01-01-2026MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 12-19-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 11-24-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $30,000 | −$12,470,000−99.8% |
| 09-15-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $12,500,000 | −$495,000−3.8% |
| 07-02-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 07-01-2025MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $12,995,000 | +$0+0.0% |
| 04-23-2025MLSPrice Changed | Price Changed | $12,995,000 | −$1,005,000−7.2% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $14,000,000 | −$900,000−6.0% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $14,900,000 | −$1,000,000−6.3% |
| 11-21-2018MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $15,900,000 | +$12,900,000+430.0% |
| 08-31-1988Public RecordSold | Sold | $3,000,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$97,933per year
Assessed Value $9,563,800
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,933 | $9,563,800 |
| 2024 | $91,008 | $9,315,000 |
| 2023 | $81,608 | $8,185,400 |
| 2022 | $79,196 | $7,771,900 |
| 2021 | $73,235 | $7,473,000 |
| 2020 | $66,683 | $7,056,400 |
| 2019 | $62,970 | $6,720,400 |
| 2018 | $61,726 | $6,524,900 |
| 2017 | $60,815 | $6,155,400 |
| 2016 | $59,943 | $5,752,700 |
| 2015 | $57,420 | $5,376,400 |
| 2014 | $58,788 | $5,161,400 |
| 2006 | $47,613 | $4,985,700 |
| 2005 | $44,717 | $4,371,200 |
| 2004 | $43,426 | $4,085,200 |
| 2003 | $41,632 | $3,713,800 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
71 Sears Rd FAQ
At $11,750,000, the asking price of 71 Sears Rd is about 7.1 times the median asking price of $1,649,500 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- Its price per square foot is $1,566, 95.7% above the median of $800 for homes for sale in Brookline.
- That is the 14th highest price per square foot of the 284 homes for sale in Brookline that list their size.
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