Off market mar 2004 for $1.8M

$3,306,983

•

999,999

sq ft

55 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1895Year Built

1.14 acresLot Size

$3Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

7 spacesParking

Listed by Michele Friedler • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Terrence Maitland

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•Source:MLS PIN #30763218

Redfin Estimate

$3,306,983

$1.5M since sold in March 2004$14K since October

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This home's estimate is 58.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.09M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,100,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,666 sq ft
5 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD NOV 9, 2026
$2,400,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,816 sq ft
231 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,425,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,961 sq ft
56 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD NOV 3, 2026
$2,715,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths7,822 sq ft
75 Bellevue St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$1,850,000
F
6 beds2.5 baths3,779 sq ft
17 Copley St, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02467, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

97.1%

2.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$69K MoM

Avg. days on market

83d

42 days MoM

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Sale history for 55 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$30,658 (+3.8%)

$2,588,100 + $575,800

$3,163,900

2025

$29,529 (+3.4%)

$2,464,900 + $548,300

$3,013,200

2024

$28,552 (+7.4%)

$2,393,100 + $532,300

$2,925,400

2023

$26,580 (+4.5%)

$1,906,200 + $704,800

$2,611,000

2022

$25,433 (+3.6%)

$1,765,000 + $652,600

$2,417,600

2021

$24,541 (+3.1%)

$1,665,100 + $615,700

$2,280,800

2020

$23,812 (+2.9%)

$1,665,100 + $615,700

$2,280,800

2019

$23,140 (+3.3%)

$1,616,600 + $597,800

$2,214,400

2018

$22,397 (+3.1%)

$1,469,900 + $600,100

$2,070,000

2017

$21,715 (+4.6%)

$1,386,700 + $566,100

$1,952,800

2016

$20,769 (+4.9%)

$1,296,000 + $529,000

$1,825,000

2015

$19,802 (−1.0%)

$1,211,200 + $494,400

$1,705,600

2014

$19,996 (+5.5%)

$1,116,200 + $533,600

$1,649,800

2013

$18,956 (+5.8%)

$1,116,200 + $533,600

$1,649,800

2012

$17,912 (+13.3%)

$1,116,200 + $487,400

$1,603,600

2011

$15,806 (+14.4%)

$1,038,600 + $411,500

$1,450,100

2010

$13,818 (+2.4%)

$1,059,800 + $267,600

$1,327,400

2009

$13,491

$1,081,400 + $273,100

$1,354,500

Tax history for 55 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$30,658 (+3.8%)

$2,588,100 + $575,800

$3,163,900

2025

$29,529 (+3.4%)

$2,464,900 + $548,300

$3,013,200

2024

$28,552 (+7.4%)

$2,393,100 + $532,300

$2,925,400

2023

$26,580 (+4.5%)

$1,906,200 + $704,800

$2,611,000

2022

$25,433 (+3.6%)

$1,765,000 + $652,600

$2,417,600

2021

$24,541 (+3.1%)

$1,665,100 + $615,700

$2,280,800

2020

$23,812 (+2.9%)

$1,665,100 + $615,700

$2,280,800

2019

$23,140 (+3.3%)

$1,616,600 + $597,800

$2,214,400

2018

$22,397 (+3.1%)

$1,469,900 + $600,100

$2,070,000

2017

$21,715 (+4.6%)

$1,386,700 + $566,100

$1,952,800

2016

$20,769 (+4.9%)

$1,296,000 + $529,000

$1,825,000

2015

$19,802 (−1.0%)

$1,211,200 + $494,400

$1,705,600

2014

$19,996 (+5.5%)

$1,116,200 + $533,600

$1,649,800

2013

$18,956 (+5.8%)

$1,116,200 + $533,600

$1,649,800

2012

$17,912 (+13.3%)

$1,116,200 + $487,400

$1,603,600

2011

$15,806 (+14.4%)

$1,038,600 + $411,500

$1,450,100

2010

$13,818 (+2.4%)

$1,059,800 + $267,600

$1,327,400

2009

$13,491

$1,081,400 + $273,100

$1,354,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.14 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,453

Year built

1895

Style

Other

County

Middlesex County

APN

161872S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Carport
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Carport, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 468
Length: 26
Width: 18
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 21
Width: 18
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partial

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 999,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: NATURAL
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Roof: Tile, Slate

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, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,642
Tax Year: 2003

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 55 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,453
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 161872S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Historical weather

Chestnut Hill, MA • 02467

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$3.14M – $3.80M

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Data from public records.

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51 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$9,665,883
65 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7541 Sq. Ft.	$6,133,251
44 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,812,701
11 Meigh Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$1,975,339
33 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3168 Sq. Ft.	$2,756,548
32 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3345 Sq. Ft.	$3,069,397

Address	Redfin Estimate
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29 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$2,753,524
51 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 9343 Sq. Ft.	$7,118,678
32 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3101 Sq. Ft.	$2,864,481
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