Status: Withdrawn

55 Penniman Rd Brookline

MA 02445

$3,995,000

Bedrooms4
Bathrooms3 full · 2 half
Living area4,320 sq ft
Parking5

Local context for 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

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Neighborhood
Chestnut Hill
Elementary school
Roland Hayes
Zoning code
S-10
Zoning description
SINGLE-FAMILY
Zoning category
Single Family
Zoning minimum lot
10,000 sq ft
Voting precinct
13
Voting location
Runkle School Gymnasium, 50 Druce Street (Front Entrance)

About 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

Located on a quiet and desirable street in North Brookline, this exceptional Arts and Crafts home, designed in 1920 by esteemed architect Charles Donagh Maginnis as his own residence, ranks among the finest of its kind in the United States. Carefully restored, modernized, and meticulously maintained, the house displays outstanding craftsmanship from its era and is featured in several books on architectural history. The well-thought-out floor plan includes elegant living and dining rooms, a large kitchen with an adjoining breakfast area, and a warm family room ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The upper levels feature multiple bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with a home office, as well as versatile third-floor space perfect for guests or recreation. A sheltered, professionally designed backyard features a level lawn and expansive bluestone spaces, bordered by a low-maintenance native garden. A recently built two-car garage completes this extraordinary property.

Property details for 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

Total rooms
12
Bedrooms
4
Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
2
Living area
4,320 sq ft
Lot size (acres)
0.3 acres
Lot size (square feet)
13,220 sq ft
Total parking spaces
5
Garage spaces
2
Parking features
Detached
Listing ID
73486005
Postal code
02445
Year built
1922
Basement
Full

Features at 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

Heating
Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
Fireplaces
3
Association
No
Elevator
No
Cooling
Central Air
Private pool
No
Waterfront
No

Utilities & financials for 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

Water source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Annual tax
$33,362
Assessed value
$3,666,700
Tax year
2025

Disclosures for 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

Disclosures
Taxes include residential exemption. The bathroom on the third floor was never used and not operational.
Property attached
No
Sq. ft. includes basement
No

Listing history & source for 55 Penniman Rd Brookline

List date
March 12, 2026
Off market date
July 2, 2026
Original list price
$4,500,000
Listing office
MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Listing agent
Rachel Goldman
Last updated
July 19, 2026
Data source
MLS PIN
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