Property Description

55 Leicester offers a rare opportunity in one of Brookline’s premier, private locations. Behind its grand façade and dramatic floating staircase, this expansive estate awaits its next chapter. While the home showcases soaring ceilings, walls of windows overlooking landscaped grounds, and an open, light-filled floor plan, it is ready for a visionary buyer to reimagine and restore its full potential. With 7 bedrooms, multiple lofts, en-suite baths, and smart home systems, the scale and layout already exist for a truly extraordinary residence. Signature features such as the heated driveway, limestone floors, an elevator to all levels, 5-car garage with turntable, inground pool and pool house, roof deck, and wine cellar add to the appeal. For developers, investors, or end-users willing to undertake a project, 55 Leicester is an unmatched canvas to create a world-class home in an A+ Brookline location.

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Amenities

  • Bike Path
  • Conservation Area
  • Private School
  • Shopping
  • Walk/Jog Trails

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Freezer, Range, Refrigerator, Refrigerator - Wine Storage, Vent Hood, Wall Oven

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 8
  • Half Baths 3
  • Master Bath: 1

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 7

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 14
  • Laundry Room Features: Full

Utilities

  • Heating: Central Heat, Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Energy Features: Insulated Windows, Prog. Thermostat
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Garage & Parking

  • Garage Parking: Garage Door Opener, Heated, Side Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

  • Square Feet: 8921
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Interior Features: Elevator, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Security System
  • Accessability Features: No

Construction

  • Year Built: 1924
  • Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Foundation Info: Poured Concrete
  • Flooring Type: Stone / Slate, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Exterior & Lot

  • Lot Description: Scenic View(s)
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Decorative Lighting, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Pool - Inground, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73431286
  • Last Updated: 09/16/25
  • HOA: No
  • Reqd Own Association: Unknown

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Date Event Price Price/Sq Ft Source
09/16/2025New$7,995,000$896MLSPIN

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Seller's Representative: The Sarkis Team, Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: n/a
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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