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About this home
One of Brookline’s most exceptional offerings in over a decade, this remarkable 1929 Colonial Revival estate is set on two beautifully landscaped acres in the town’s prestigious estate area. The 14-room residence offers 7,500 square feet of living space and showcases timeless architecture and exceptional craftsmanship. Set atop a private drive marked by stately stone pillars, the home is surrounded by sweeping lawns, specimen trees, perennial gardens, and a tranquil man-made freshwater creek. An inviting in-ground pool enhances the serene outdoor setting. Inside are six spacious bedrooms, four full baths, and two half baths, including a luxurious primary suite with a spa-like bath. Elegant formal rooms flow seamlessly into comfortable living areas, ideal for both grand entertaining and everyday living.Offering rare privacy with exceptional convenience, this distinguished property is located less than five miles from Back Bay.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
2.03 acresLot Size
$1,566Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Chamberlain Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
South Brookline, located between Jamaica Pond and the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, is a residential and village-style Brookline neighborhood with leafy park edges and a low-rise streetscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Cleveland Circle junction, where cafés, small eateries, and everyday storefronts cluster beside the Green Line tracks. Coolidge Corner Theatre and Brookline Booksmith serve as cultural pillars with a distinctly local cadence. Side streets feature a mix of brick apartment houses, classic triple-deckers, and single-family homes with deep setbacks. The Emerald Necklace paths and nearby water views shape a walk-and-roll routine. A steady flow of transit riders and runners gives the area a lived-in, city-meets-suburb tempo.
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Offer insights
71 Sears Rd · $11,750,000
$11.9M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $11.9M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
14 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Total of 14 rooms
Bedroom
Library
Office
Play room
Wine cellar
Full basement
6 fireplaces
Bedrooms
Master bedroom on the second floor
Bedroom 2 on the second floor
Bedroom 3 on the second floor
Bedroom 4 on the second floor
Bedroom 5 on the third floor
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
2 half bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Oven
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Freezer
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry area on the second floor
Flooring
Hardwood floors
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Heating divided into 5 zones
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Balcony
Inground heated pool
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Decorative lighting
Fenced/enclosed yard
Gentle sloping lot
Private road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade and below-grade finished living areas
Approximate year built (public records)
Parking
Attached garage
2 garage spaces
2 covered spaces
8 open parking spaces
10 total parking spaces
Paved driveway
Off-street parking
Construction
Brick construction
Shingle roof
Full basement
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, park, walk/jog trails, golf, bike path, and private school access
Not a senior community
Other
Property is listed as active
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Rewire the electrical systems in a kitchen, laundry room, and butler's pantry.
Electrical
Kitchen
Feb 4, 2021 • Active
Residential electrical
Install a low voltage custom audio and video system.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
56% 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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 71 Sears Rd
$11,144,773
$605K under list price of $11.8M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.4M to $8.9M.