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$3,995,000

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55 Penniman Rd

Brookline, MA 02445

4Beds
4Baths
4,320Sq Ft
$925$/Sq Ft
13,220 sqftLot
1922Built
2Days on Market

Listed by Rachel Goldman at MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Listing courtesy of Rachel Goldman, MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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About This Property

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

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Greek Revival

Year Built

1922

Living Area

4,320 sqft

Lot Size

13,220 sqft

Rooms

12

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

4 (3 full, 2 half)

Construction

Basement

Full Basement

Parking Spaces

5

Garage Spaces

2

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Radiant, Hot Water, Solar

Cooling

Central Air

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2025)

$33,362/yr

Price / Sqft

$925/sqft

MLS #

73486005

Days on Market

2

Price History

Listed

Jun 8, 2026

$3,995,000

Price

Apr 15, 2026

$4,500,000

$3,995,000

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Schools Nearby

Public Schools of Brookline

13 schools · 12:1 student-teacher ratio

A+8/10

Elementary Schools

Amos A. Lawrence School (K-8)9/10
Pierce School (K-8)8/10
Edith C. Baker School (K-8)8/10

High Schools

Brookline High School (9-12)9/10
School-Within-A-School (SWS) alternative programAlternative Choices in Education (ACE)New STEM building (ranked 50th nationally for STEM)18 AP subjects at Brookline High School

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Listing Courtesy Of

Rachel Goldman · MGS Group Real Estate LTD
(617) 714-4544

MLS #73486005

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated June 10, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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