This private estate in the heart of Old Chestnut Hill is sited on 3 acres of gentle terrain with sweeping panoramic views & gardens originally designed by Olmstead. Built in 1895 the home and adjoining carriage house were completely renovated in 1993 with a goal of recapturing the homes original architecture and restoring it to showcase its timeless elegance. Within minutes to Boston and walking distance to T, shops & restaurants, this home is one of Chestnut Hill's most presitigious properties.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
2.99 acresLot Size
$1,271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Miceal Chamberlain• Historic Homes, Inc.
Bought with Sally D. Hurlbut• Hammond Residential R. E.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
8
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.99 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
7,576
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1480004S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Feb 22, 2023 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
Feb 22, 2023 • Final
Gas permit - application
Gas
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 2.99
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $45,047
Tax Year: 2010
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Hammond to Chestnut Hill Rd (Private way)
UnparsedAddress: 164 Chestnut Hill Rd, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,576
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2.99 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1480004S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 10
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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