55 Irving St
Brookline, MA 02445
High Street Hill- 8 Beds
- 7.5 Baths
- 5,483 sqft (on 0.54 acres)
8 Beds
7.5 Baths
5,483 sqft
(on 0.54 acres)
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1912
Lot Size
0.54 acres
Living Area
5,483 sqft
Price/Sqft
$831
About this House
Designed by Coolidge and Carlson in 1912 with beautiful architectural detail inside and out including pedimented front door with columns. Grand front-to-back entry hall with large elegant formal rooms, high ceilings. Lg renovated kitchen with 8-burner Lacanche stove, extra large island with walnut top and banquette dining area; butler's and kitchen pantries There are 8 distinctive fireplaces. A graceful staircase leads to the 2nd floor with MBR, bath and 2 closets; three more bedrooms and 2 hall baths. The third floor has 2 rooms, charming den, and two baths. Lg. basement has laundry area, a BR w/bath and an exercise room with bath.The lovely, level fenced grounds for play and entertainment. A generous brick two-plus car garage.High Street Hill offers real neighborhood community near Lincoln School, BHS, Brookline Village with restaurants, MBTA trolley and bus service. The Emerald Necklace, Longwood Med. area, and many private schools. Easy access to Fenway Park and Downtown Boston.
55 Irving St, Brookline, MA 02445 is a 8 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 5,483 sqft single-family home in High Street Hill, built in 1912. It last sold for $2,995,000 on Apr 23, 2019. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $4,553,700, with a rent estimate of $5,336/month.
Home Details for 55 Irving St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: Other, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2 |
Interior Details Number of Rooms: 14 |
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: SlateExterior: Brick |
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Year Built Year Built: 1912Year Updated: 1961 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 0.54 acres |
Price History for 55 Irving St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 04/23/2019 | $2,995,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 03/22/2019 | $2,995,000 | Pending | Agent Provided |
| 03/15/2019 | $2,995,000 | PriceChange | Agent Provided |
| 10/10/2018 | $3,200,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 06/01/2009 | $2,000,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 01/27/2009 | $2,250,000 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 01/07/2009 | $2,250,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Brookline
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.4M
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.9%
Price per sq ft
$796
$17MoM
Available listings
253
15MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $43,131 |
| Assessment | $4,369,900 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 55 Irving St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.11 | Single-Family Home | $4,250,000 | 12/08/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 4,072 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $3,950,000 | 08/01/25 | 4 | 3.5 | 4,232 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $2,300,000 | 10/15/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,873 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $2,325,000 | 07/24/26 | 7 | 4 | 4,544 | |
0.56 | Single-Family Home | $5,250,000 | 03/02/26 | 7 | 5.5 | 6,193 | |
0.77 | Single-Family Home | $3,625,000 | 12/04/25 | 7 | 4 | 6,307 | |
0.54 | Single-Family Home | $2,250,000 | 12/16/25 | 6 | 3.5 | 4,800 | |
0.80 | Single-Family Home | $3,330,000 | 11/25/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 5,507 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $2,750,000 | 05/01/26 | 4 | 3.5 | 3,963 | |
0.58 | Single-Family Home | $7,030,000 | 04/03/26 | 5 | 6.5 | 5,772 |
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What Locals Say about High Street Hill
At least 31 Trulia users voted on each feature.
98 % Say there are sidewalks
97 % Say it's dog friendly
91 % Say people would walk alone at night
89 % Say streets are well-lit
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
88 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
85 % Say kids play outside
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
54 % Say neighbors are friendly
49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
48 % Say it's quiet
46 % Say there's wildlife
45 % Say parking is easy
42 % Say yards are well-kept
40 % Say car is needed
37 % Say there are community events
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