55 Leicester presents a RARE offering in one of Brooklines 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.
Sold for $7,000,000
$7,000,000
Brookline, MA 02445
7beds
8,921sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
0.95 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$785/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
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Source: Douglas Elliman,MLS#: 73474446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Features
- Elevator
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,921
- Total interior livable area: 8,921 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: GarageDetached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 0.95 Acres
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brookline
Location
- Region: Brookline
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $785/sqft
- Date on market: 2/4/2026
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/2/2026 | Listing removed | $5,995,000$672/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Pending sale | $5,995,000$672/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Contingent | $5,995,000$672/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $5,995,000-6.3%$672/sqft |
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| 2/4/2026 | Price change | $6,395,000-16.9%$717/sqft |
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| 12/1/2025 | Price change | $7,695,000-3.8%$863/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73431286 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $7,995,000+14.2%$896/sqft |
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| 7/3/2025 | Sold | $7,000,000-30%$785/sqft |
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| 11/28/2017 | Listed for sale | $9,995,000-4.8%$1,120/sqft |
Source: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty #72102970 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2017 | Price change | $10,500,000-18%$1,177/sqft |
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| 12/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $12,800,000+524.4%$1,435/sqft |
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| 5/2/1994 | Sold | $2,050,000$230/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,891 +3.8% | $11,133,800 +2.7% |
| 2024 | $105,888 +9.7% | $10,838,100 +12% |
| 2023 | $96,512 +2.7% | $9,680,200 +5% |
| 2022 | $93,944 +8.1% | $9,219,200 +4% |
| 2021 | $86,873 +7.2% | $8,864,600 +3.4% |
| 2020 | $81,019 +5.9% | $8,573,400 +5% |
| 2019 | $76,508 -1.6% | $8,165,200 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $77,748 +1.5% | $8,218,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $76,603 +2.3% | $7,753,300 +7.9% |
| 2016 | $74,876 +4% | $7,185,800 +6.6% |
| 2015 | $71,987 -2.5% | $6,740,400 +4% |
| 2014 | $73,849 +0.7% | $6,483,700 +3% |
| 2013 | $73,336 +2.2% | $6,294,900 |
| 2012 | $71,762 +7.6% | $6,294,900 +6.6% |
| 2011 | $66,699 +3.7% | $5,902,600 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $64,348 +2.1% | $5,865,800 -0.6% |
| 2009 | $63,054 +6% | $5,898,400 +0.9% |
| 2008 | $59,508 +0.4% | $5,845,600 -4% |
| 2007 | $59,248 +1.9% | $6,089,200 0% |
| 2006 | $58,157 -3.8% | $6,089,700 +3.1% |
| 2005 | $60,440 +3% | $5,908,100 +7% |
| 2004 | $58,696 +4.3% | $5,521,700 +10% |
| 2003 | $56,271 +20% | $5,019,700 +38.1% |
| 2002 | $46,884 +11.6% | $3,634,400 +46.2% |
| 1999 | $42,023 | $2,485,100 |
Neighborhood: Fisher Hill
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10John D Runkle SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 8/10Brookline High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
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