Listing Contingent - Open Houses CANCELLED. Beautifully updated Chestnut Hill colonial offering extraordinary craftsmanship and distinctive original details. This 4-bedroom home boasts over 2,100 square-feet of premier living space with a wealth of natural light throughout. Through an ornate pair of French doors, the foyer leads into a generous, sun-filled living area with fireplace and bay window. Adjacent, is a spacious formal dining area built for upscale entertaining, as well as the eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances.The second floor features four bedrooms, including the primary suite with glass walk-in shower. Complete with a 2-car garage, charming screened porch, level fenced-in yard and patio.
Single-familyProperty Type
1923Year Built
10,000 sq ftLot Size
$938Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Merlin Rosenblatt• Compass
Bought with Cheryl Cremens• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
This eight room Colonial, built in 1923, is situated on a 10,000 sq. ft. lot and is conveniently located in Chestnut Hill, near public transportation. This home retains much of its original charm and architectural detailing. French doors from the foyer lead to a very generous living room with a natural wood beamed ceiling and woodwork, as well as a bay window seat. French doors also lead to an oversized dinning room, with a built-in china cabinet, off of which is a lovely screened in porch that overlooks a patio, a level fenced in yard and a two car garage. The updated eat-in kitchen, with stainless steal appliances, granite countertops, and maple cabinets is adjacent to a mudroom and a pantry with shelving and a desk. The second floor has four bedrooms, one of which has a captive room, and two full bathrooms . The basement has a finished room and laundry. Updates include: Kitchen (2002),some windows (2004), roof (2010), water heater (2016),exterior paint (2016),boiler (2014).
MLS PIN #50298390
Dec 29, 1995
Sold
$430,000
$197/sq ft
Oct 18, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Aug 22, 1995
Listed
$449,000
$205/sq ft
LOVELY FOUR PLUS BEDROOM COLONIAL IN TOP CHESTNUT HILL LOCATION. GRAND PIANO LIVING ROOM, BANQUET SIZE DINING ROOM, EAT-IN KITCHEN AND FABULOUS SCREENED PORCH.FOUR+ BEDROOMS,2 BATHS ON 2ND.WALK UP ATTIC FOR STORAGE.FINISHED PLAYROOM IN
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,736 (+3.8%)
$1,438,100 + $289,000
$1,727,100
2025
$16,120 (+3.4%)
$1,369,600 + $275,300
$1,644,900
2024
$15,587 (+4.7%)
$1,329,700 + $267,300
$1,597,000
2023
$14,889 (+4.5%)
$1,020,300 + $442,300
$1,462,600
2022
$14,247 (+3.6%)
$944,700 + $409,600
$1,354,300
2021
$13,747 (+3.1%)
$891,200 + $386,400
$1,277,600
2020
$13,338 (+2.9%)
$891,200 + $386,400
$1,277,600
2019
$12,962 (+5.9%)
$865,200 + $375,200
$1,240,400
2018
$12,235 (+19.4%)
$785,400 + $345,400
$1,130,800
2017
$10,245 (+4.6%)
$740,900 + $180,400
$921,300
2016
$9,798 (+4.9%)
$692,400 + $168,600
$861,000
2015
$9,343 (+0.2%)
$647,100 + $157,600
$804,700
2014
$9,325 (+5.5%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2013
$8,840 (+2.9%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2012
$8,594 (+2.7%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2011
$8,367 (+2.6%)
$598,800 + $168,800
$767,600
2010
$8,154 (+2.4%)
$611,000 + $172,300
$783,300
2009
$7,961
$623,500 + $175,800
$799,300
Tax history for 20 Hammondswood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,736 (+3.8%)
$1,438,100 + $289,000
$1,727,100
2025
$16,120 (+3.4%)
$1,369,600 + $275,300
$1,644,900
2024
$15,587 (+4.7%)
$1,329,700 + $267,300
$1,597,000
2023
$14,889 (+4.5%)
$1,020,300 + $442,300
$1,462,600
2022
$14,247 (+3.6%)
$944,700 + $409,600
$1,354,300
2021
$13,747 (+3.1%)
$891,200 + $386,400
$1,277,600
2020
$13,338 (+2.9%)
$891,200 + $386,400
$1,277,600
2019
$12,962 (+5.9%)
$865,200 + $375,200
$1,240,400
2018
$12,235 (+19.4%)
$785,400 + $345,400
$1,130,800
2017
$10,245 (+4.6%)
$740,900 + $180,400
$921,300
2016
$9,798 (+4.9%)
$692,400 + $168,600
$861,000
2015
$9,343 (+0.2%)
$647,100 + $157,600
$804,700
2014
$9,325 (+5.5%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2013
$8,840 (+2.9%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2012
$8,594 (+2.7%)
$593,800 + $175,600
$769,400
2011
$8,367 (+2.6%)
$598,800 + $168,800
$767,600
2010
$8,154 (+2.4%)
$611,000 + $172,300
$783,300
2009
$7,961
$623,500 + $175,800
$799,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,019 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,978
Year built
1923
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1028252S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 81
Length: 9
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: French Doors
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,188
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,247.24
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue and Hammond Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 Hammondswood Road, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,978
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1028252S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Exclusions Include Sconces And Two Mirrors In Primary Bathroom, Two Sconces In Half Bathroom.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Ward Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.95M – $2.36M
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