Chestnut Hill Historic District-classic brick colonial built in 1985 "on the hill" sited on beautifully landscaped,private,acre plus lot. Generous sized entertaining rooms combine with well-designed informal living space. Lower level has separate entry au pair apartment plus office,darkroom,large playroom. Stroll on private road in a park like setting graced by distinctive homes. Convenient to T, post office, schools, shopping, cinema. Summer 2007 occupancy preferred.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.15 acresLot Size
$1,019Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pauline Ho Bynum• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Vicky Whitney• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.14
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $28,294.15
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: turn onto Essex from Hammond
UnparsedAddress: 123 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,582
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.15 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3771046S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dr Sconces; Stryax "fragrant Snowbell" Tree
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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