Discover timeless elegance and exceptional versatility in this beautifully updated 1938 Cape, thoughtfully designed for today's discerning family. Offering 6 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, the home features two primary bedrooms with private ensuite baths, including a sought-after first-floor retreat ideal for multigenerational living, guests, or an au pair. The chef's kitchen is appointed with stainless steel appliances, a gas range, wall oven, stone countertops, and a center island with seating for three. A welcoming den, formal dining room, and sun-filled breakfast area provide inviting settings for both everyday life and elegant entertaining. The finished lower level offers a versatile recreation room with a dedicated laundry area. Completing the home are an attached two-car garage and two additional off-street parking spaces, blending classic New England charm with modern comfort and convenience. Close to Roland Hayes School & Brookline High School, Route 9, Chestnut Hill Reservoir, Golf Courses, Green Line (MBTA) and The Mall at Chestnut Hill. Quick drives to Newton Centre or Brookline hubs for everyday groceries and dining.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$953Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Kelleher Spalding Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Chestnut Hill, located between Commonwealth Avenue and Route 9, is a residential and retail Newton neighborhood with granite outcrops and village-style shopping streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chestnut Hill Mall–The Street corridor on Boylston Street, where cafés, boutiques, and polished storefronts line wide sidewalks. Pillars include the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, the Boston College campus edge, and the historic Hammond Pond Reservation trails. Large, shingle-style and brick homes sit along curving, tree-lined roads shaped by the area’s glacial terrain. Pocket parks and reservoir paths set a steady outdoor rhythm. Commercial nodes feel curated rather than crowded, with a calm, commuter-friendly pace.
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Market insights
44 Valley Rd · $2,850,000
DAYS ON MARKET
21 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
103.2%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,850,000
Median sale price in this area is $838,273. (71% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Custom built closets and cabinetry
Recessed lighting throughout
Wainscoting, crown molding and decorative molding
Den
12 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on second floor with full bathroom, double closet and recessed lighting
Bedroom 2 on first floor with full bathroom, hardwood flooring and recessed lighting
Bedrooms 3, 4 and 5 on second floor with closets (mix of wall-to-wall carpet and hardwood flooring)
Remove existing roofing and install a new roof. The work will use Iko Dynasty materials and comply with building codes and zoning bylaws.
Roofing
Jun 24, 2021 • Active
Residential electrical
Install roof-mounted solar panels and a photovoltaic system on a residential building.
Electrical
Solar
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