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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.
Property Details for 55 Leicester St
Total Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 8Full 3Half
Living Area: 8,921
Lot Size (Acres/SF): 0.95/ 41,264
Lot Features:
Levels:
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Garage Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway
Listing ID: 73474446
Postal Code: 02445
Neighborhood: Fisher Hill
Elementary School District: John D. Runkle
Elementary School Buffer Zone: Driscoll/Runkle
High School: Brookline High School
Year Built: 1924
Architectural Style:
Basement: Full
Features for 55 Leicester St
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
Fireplaces: 4
Accessibility Features:
Association: False
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Optional Fee:
Optional Fee Includes:
Elevator: True
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones:
Private Pool: True
Pool Features:
Waterfront: False
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Entry Level (Floor):
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Complex Complete: False
Total Units in Building:
Owner Occupied Units:
Utilities & Financials for 55 Leicester St
Electric:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utility Connections:
Annual Tax: $109,891
Assessed Value: $11,133,800
Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures for 55 Leicester St
Disclosures: Condition of the hot tub on the roof deck is unknown. Home is being sold AS IS. Buyers to preform all due diligence.
Exclusions:
Property Attached: False
Historic District:
Zoning Code: S-15
Zoning Description: SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning Category: single_family
Zoning FAR:
Zoning Min Lot: 15,000
Lead Paint: Unknown
SqFt Includes Basement: False
Square Feet Disclosures:
Voting Precinct: 14 Located at Heath School Gymnasium, 100 Eliot Street
Listing Lifecycle for 55 Leicester St
List Date: 2026-02-04
Off Market Date: 2026-06-12
Under Agreement Date: 2026-06-08
Sold Date:
List Office: Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
Listing Agent: The Sarkis Team
Original List Price: $6,395,000
Sold Price: ()
Square Feet Disclosures:
Last Updated on: 2026-07-31 12:15:17 from: mls-pin
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