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About this home
Set on 1.21 private acres in Brookline’s coveted Sargent Estate neighborhood, 54 Sargent Road is a c.1925 Colonial reimagined through a thoughtful, design-driven renovation. Tall ceilings, preserved millwork, detailed moldings, and four fireplaces meet bespoke finishes and a warm palette of materials. Across 8,540 square feet, seven bedrooms, six full and two half baths accommodate everyday living and gracious entertaining. An elegant foyer connects the first-floor living spaces. The living room features a wood-burning fireplace with a custom Chesneys mantel, built-ins, window seats, and French doors offering views through the Conservatory to the gardens. Opposite, the dining room pairs a fireplace and built-in cabinetry with de Gournay wallpaper. A fully appointed bar leads to the expanded kitchen where custom cabinetry, two islands, and a curved breakfast room overlooking the grounds, and opens to a window-lined family room. A private office and second bar sit beyond. The house opens to one of its most striking spaces: the Conservatory. A defining addition in the sellers’ renovation, it forms the architectural link between the main house and the formerly detached carriage house and garage. The carriage house includes a three-car garage and a private guest suite above, with a bedroom, full bath, kitchenette, and living room opening through French doors to a patio with a hot tub. In the main house, a winding staircase framed by a soaring window leads to a book-lined landing and sun deck. The primary suite offers a fireplace, bespoke built-ins, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath. Two en-suite bedrooms, two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath, and laundry complete the second floor. The third floor adds a great room, bedroom, full bath, and storage. Below, a gym, recreation room, theater, wine cellar, half bath, and second laundry provide space for fitness and leisure. Outside, a bluestone patio off the kitchen invites al fresco dining. A garden fountain, intricate iron gate, and planted pathways lead to an expansive, private level lawn framed by mature trees. A fire pit offers a gathering place for evenings that linger well past dinner. Known for its quiet streets, pond, and conservation land, Sargent Estates surprising sense of nature so close to the city. Near Lincoln School, Brookline High, and area private schools,the property is blocks from the Green D Line, with convenient access to Longwood Medical Area, downtown Boston, Cambridge, and Logan.
Brookline Village, located between Jamaica Plain and Coolidge Corner, is a historic and walkable Brookline neighborhood with a classic main street and a Green Line hub. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at Washington Street and Harvard Street, where bakeries, indie shops, and sidewalk cafés cluster around the trolley tracks. Brick and clapboard homes, small apartment buildings, and civic buildings give the streets a layered, early-Boston-suburb feel. Brookline Village anchors daily rituals at Clear Flour Bread and the Brookline Booksmith. The Puppet Showplace Theater adds a playful cultural note, while nearby Olmsted parkland frames the edges with shade and paths.
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Market insights
54 Sargent Rd · $8,400,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.2%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$8,400,000
Median sale price in this area is $780,137. (91% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Living room with French doors
Open floor plan
Custom-built cabinetry
Four fireplaces, including in the dining room, living room, and primary bedroom
Bonus room
Exercise room
Media room
In-law apartment
Sauna, steam room, and hot tub
Wet bar
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms, all on the second floor
Primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, custom-built closet cabinetry, and en-suite full bathroom
One bedroom with a balcony and French doors
Bathrooms
Six full bathrooms and two half bathrooms
Primary bathroom with double vanity, tiled shower, walk-in closet, and steam/sauna
Kitchen
Kitchen island
Stone, granite, or solid-surface countertops
Bay, bow, or box window
Oven, range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, wine refrigerator, and range hood
Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry
Washer
Heating & cooling
Forced-air, hot-water, and radiant heating
Central air and ductless cooling
Exterior features
Deck and patio
Rain gutters
Private hot tub/spa
Storage
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Decorative lighting
Garden
Guest house
Stone wall
Wooded setting
Paved private road
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached heated garage with three spaces and storage
Seven open parking spaces
Paved driveway
Ten parking spaces total
Security
Security system
Construction
Stone foundation
Slate and metal roof
Utilities
Public water and sewer
Generator
Gas range hookup
HOA & community
Homeowners association membership required
Community features include public transportation, shopping, pool, tennis courts, park, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, laundromat, bike path, conservation area, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, T-station, and university
Electricity and solar
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Stunning 1925 brick Colonial on 1.25 acre in sought after Sargent Trust neighborhood. Extensive 2008 renovation and addition with six bedrooms, including 20' by 29' step-down living room with fireplace and dramatic master bedroom suite. Lower level features gym, playroom, wine cellar and potential au paire. The 2008 carriage house offers an additional sun-filled 660 sq. ft. apartment over 3 car garage. Gorgeous landscaping integrates mature trees with new masonry, fountains and plantings. Property abuts additional lot held by Conservation Land Trust. Convenient to Brookline Hill MBTA, Lincoln School, Brookline High School and Music School. Private road featuring delightful Sargent pond, wildlife and park-like setting, yet with easy access to Chestnut Hill shops and downtown Boston.
MLS PIN #50385406
Jan 5, 1998
Sold
$975,000
$114/sq ft
Nov 14, 1997
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 1997
Listed
$1,150,000
$135/sq ft
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS LOVELY NEW ENGLAND HOUSE. LOCATED IN PRIME BROOKLINE NEIGHBORHOOD. THE HOUSE ABOUNDS W/CHARM AND DETAIL. FROM ACRE+ GROUNDS, YOU CAN WALK TO SARGENT POND OR THE BROOKLINE HILL "T" STOP.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$67,759 (+2.7%)
$2,914,600 + $3,881,700
$6,796,300
2022
$65,957 (+8.1%)
$2,775,800 + $3,696,900
$6,472,700
2021
$60,992 (+8.7%)
$2,669,000 + $3,554,700
$6,223,700
2020
$56,094 (+23.5%)
$2,426,300 + $3,509,600
$5,935,900
2019
$45,431 (+2.7%)
$2,310,800 + $2,537,800
$4,848,600
2018
$44,258 (+1.9%)
$2,217,600 + $2,460,800
$4,678,400
2017
$43,418 (+1.5%)
$2,092,100 + $2,302,400
$4,394,500
2016
$42,794 (+4.4%)
$1,955,200 + $2,151,700
$4,106,900
2015
$40,992 (−2.6%)
$1,827,300 + $2,010,900
$3,838,200
2014
$42,099 (+0.7%)
$1,660,900 + $2,035,200
$3,696,100
2013
$41,805 (+2.2%)
$1,612,500 + $1,975,900
$3,588,400
2012
$40,908 (+5.9%)
$1,612,500 + $1,975,900
$3,588,400
2011
$38,621 (+3.0%)
$1,497,300 + $1,920,500
$3,417,800
2010
$37,493 (+17.0%)
$1,497,300 + $1,920,500
$3,417,800
2009
$32,033
$1,497,300 + $1,499,200
$2,996,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
7
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
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Lot size
1.21 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Finished Sq. Ft.
7,105
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
7,105
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Norfolk County
APN
41396
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2023.
Apr 23, 2024 • Active
Residential electrical
Add video capabilities to an existing security system. Install new security cameras and video doorbells.
Electrical
Apr 28, 2022 • Active
Residential building
Perform cobblestone and patio work. All construction must comply with building codes and local zoning bylaws.
Grading
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Local insights from Redfin agents
Brookline will continue to be a Seller's market for the foreseeable future, driven by restrictive zoning laws that have limited increases in housing production and a stable population with relatively low turnover. This has resulted in a massive...
supply/demand imbalance that is unlikely to change.
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
61% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Brookline, MA • 02445
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 11% for direct sun exposure in Brookline. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 54 Sargent Rd
$8,220,499
$180K under list price of $8.40M
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