This charming house sitting on over an acre of land was built in 1857, separated from a rambling mansion in 1952, retains many period details while including many amenities for modern life. In the 1990's it was enlarged with an architect designed addition featuring a sun-filled family room/dining area/kitchen and above this space is an expansive master bedroom suite. Each has a fireplace and views of the beautiful gardens and lawns.The living room is south-facing and includes a fireplace and three French doors opening to a brick terrace. There are two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a laundry room on the second floor, and two more bedrooms and another bathroom on the third floor. Recent improvements to the property include the gas-fired furnace and central air-conditioning. Located in old Chestnut Hill's most sought-after location
Single-familyProperty Type
1857Year Built
1.18 acresLot Size
$1,231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Sally Wilde• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Sally Wilde• Hammond Residential R. E.
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate
Interior Features: Study
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,724
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Integrated Pest Management, Fruit Trees, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.18
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $29,545
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: RT 9 west /right on Hammond go over bridge after T stop take a right on Chestnut Hill Rd 2nd house
UnparsedAddress: 231 Chestnut Hill Road, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,724
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1857
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3736648S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer; Dining Area Chandelier; Bell By Door, Door Knocker; Microwave.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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