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.
Property Details
Price:
$7,995,000
MLS #:
73431286
Status:
Active
Beds:
7
Baths:
9.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Sep 16, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
8,921
Total Sq Ft:
8,921
Lot Size:
41,264 sqft / 0.95 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1924
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Bathrooms
8 Full Bathrooms, 3 Half Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
4
Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate
Heating
Central, Natural Gas
Exterior
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Community Features
Shopping, Walk/ Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School
Exterior Features
Deck – Roof, Patio, Pool – Inground, Hot Tub/ Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Driveway
Parking Spots
3
Security Features
Security System
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$109,891
Map
Community
- Address55 Leicester St Brookline MA
- CityBrookline
- CountyNorfolk
- Zip Code02445
Subdivisions in Brookline
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Brookline as of Sep 17, 2025
65
Single Family Listed
133
Avg DOM
867
Avg $ / SqFt
$5,089,878
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 55 Leicester St Brookline MA is a Single Family for sale in Brookline, MA, 02445. It is listed for $7,995,000 and features 7 beds, 10 baths, and has approximately 8,921 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1924. The current price per square foot is $896. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brookline is $867. The average listing price for Single Family in Brookline is $5,089,878. To schedule a showing of MLS#73431286 at 55 Leicester St in Brookline, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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55 Leicester St
Brookline, MA