Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Contemporary
- MLS Number: 73431286
- Mls Status: Active
- List Price: $7,695,000
- Date Listed: 09/16/2025
- Description: 55 Leicester offers a rare opportunity in one of Brooklines premier, private locations. Behind its grand faade 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.
Building
- Acreage: 0.95
- Square Feet: 8,921
- Year Built: 1924
- Zoning: S15
- Rooms: 14
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Location
- County: Norfolk
- Town: Brookline
Finance
- Taxes: $109,891
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 11
- Full Baths: 8
- Half Baths: 3
Basement
- Basement: Full
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Appliances Included: Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Freezer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Community
Amenities
- Amenities: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Pool