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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusActive
  • Bathroom5
  • Lot Features Corner Lot
  • Parcel Number B:260 L:0003 S:0000,38944

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $3,666,700
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$33,362

School Information

  • High School Brookline
  • Elementary SchoolHayes
  • High SchoolBrookline
  • Junior HighHayes

Parking

  • Parking Spaces5
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Parking Features Detached

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 4
  • Full Bath3
  • Half Baths2

Basic Information

  • List Price$3,995,000
  • MLS Number73486005
  • Modification Date04/19/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • Address55 Penniman Road
  • Building Number55
  • CountyNorfolk
  • StateMA
  • StreetPenniman Road
  • TownBrookline
  • Zip02445

Building

  • BasementFull
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 3
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Property StyleTudor
  • Rooms12
  • Year Built1922
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.3

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet4,320
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 4,320
  • Lot Size Square Feet 13,220
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)

Other

  • Date Listed03/12/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count19

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Listed by Rachel Goldman of MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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