OFF MARKET

Off market jan 2018 for $6M

$6,832,445

•

6,425

sq ft

59 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

Chestnut Hill Treasure.Set on over one acre of fabulously landscaped property in the Estate area of Olde Chestnut Hill. Highlighted by the manicured English Boxwood Gardens & accessed by 2 private driveways this home is hidden from the roadway creating a one of a kind sanctuary.The entry level provides a dramatic front to back foyer and is highlighted by artist LA FORGE FRANCAIS custom iron work.The grand living room is stunning & features 13 ft ceiling, detailed moldings, a fireplace & custom bar.The well appointed kitchen opens to the over sized family room w/ French doors leading to the 24x 18 deck.The first level features a gracious formal dining room & sophisticated study both w/ fireplaces. Master suite is a true enclave w/ detailed woodwork, fireplace & a dramatic bath.The lower level has a handsome entry foyer & provides a unique space for a playroom or gym & an additional en-suite bedroom. All baths & laundry are 2016-2017.Easy commute to medical areas & innovative districts.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

1.18 acresLot Size

$1,063Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Gordon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Albert Liu • Concordia Boston Capital LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72222783

Redfin Estimate

$6,832,445

$744K since sold in January 2018$642K since October

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This home's estimate is 87.7% higher than the average sale price ($3.64M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$3,875,000
C
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D
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E
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F
5 beds4.5 baths6,260 sq ft
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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 59 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72222783

Jan 30, 2018

Sold

$6,088,888

$948/sq ft

Nov 6, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 5, 2017

Listed

$6,850,000

$1,066/sq ft

MLS PIN #50304682

Dec 29, 1995

Sold

$1,785,000

$278/sq ft

Dec 8, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Oct 11, 1995

Listed

$1,995,000

$311/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$68,512 (+3.8%)

$3,468,700 + $3,601,700

$7,070,400

2025

$65,990 (+3.4%)

$3,303,500 + $3,430,200

$6,733,700

2024

$63,807 (+3.6%)

$3,207,300 + $3,330,300

$6,537,600

2023

$61,596 (+4.5%)

$2,624,300 + $3,426,400

$6,050,700

2022

$58,938 (+3.6%)

$2,429,900 + $3,172,600

$5,602,500

2021

$56,871 (+3.1%)

$2,292,400 + $2,993,000

$5,285,400

2020

$55,180 (+2.9%)

$2,292,400 + $2,993,000

$5,285,400

2019

$53,624 (+45.8%)

$2,225,600 + $2,905,900

$5,131,500

2018

$36,767 (+3.1%)

$1,949,200 + $1,448,900

$3,398,100

2017

$35,648 (+4.6%)

$1,838,900 + $1,366,900

$3,205,800

2016

$34,096 (+4.9%)

$1,718,600 + $1,277,500

$2,996,100

2015

$32,509 (+1.3%)

$1,606,200 + $1,193,900

$2,800,100

2014

$32,096 (+5.5%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2013

$30,428 (+2.9%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2012

$29,580 (+3.2%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2011

$28,671 (+2.6%)

$1,411,000 + $1,219,400

$2,630,400

2010

$27,941 (+2.4%)

$1,439,800 + $1,244,300

$2,684,100

2009

$27,279

$1,469,200 + $1,269,700

$2,738,900

Tax history for 59 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$68,512 (+3.8%)

$3,468,700 + $3,601,700

$7,070,400

2025

$65,990 (+3.4%)

$3,303,500 + $3,430,200

$6,733,700

2024

$63,807 (+3.6%)

$3,207,300 + $3,330,300

$6,537,600

2023

$61,596 (+4.5%)

$2,624,300 + $3,426,400

$6,050,700

2022

$58,938 (+3.6%)

$2,429,900 + $3,172,600

$5,602,500

2021

$56,871 (+3.1%)

$2,292,400 + $2,993,000

$5,285,400

2020

$55,180 (+2.9%)

$2,292,400 + $2,993,000

$5,285,400

2019

$53,624 (+45.8%)

$2,225,600 + $2,905,900

$5,131,500

2018

$36,767 (+3.1%)

$1,949,200 + $1,448,900

$3,398,100

2017

$35,648 (+4.6%)

$1,838,900 + $1,366,900

$3,205,800

2016

$34,096 (+4.9%)

$1,718,600 + $1,277,500

$2,996,100

2015

$32,509 (+1.3%)

$1,606,200 + $1,193,900

$2,800,100

2014

$32,096 (+5.5%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2013

$30,428 (+2.9%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2012

$29,580 (+3.2%)

$1,455,200 + $1,193,000

$2,648,200

2011

$28,671 (+2.6%)

$1,411,000 + $1,219,400

$2,630,400

2010

$27,941 (+2.4%)

$1,439,800 + $1,244,300

$2,684,100

2009

$27,279

$1,469,200 + $1,269,700

$2,738,900

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.18 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,780

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

976998S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 9
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Double Vanity,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 308
Length: 14
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Dressing Room

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 540
Length: 30
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 361
Length: 19
Width: 19
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Study, Bonus Room, Media Room, Wet Bar, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,425
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, City View(s), Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.18
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s), City
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $35,648
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Gatehouse to Essex or Chestnut Hill Road to Essex
UnparsedAddress: 59 Essex Rd, Newton MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,780
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 976998S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 9

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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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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

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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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

$6.49M – $7.86M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9282 Sq. Ft.	$7,088,498
59 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5780 Sq. Ft.	$5,062,305
29 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3683 Sq. Ft.	$2,720,050
51 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,319,629
3 Meigh Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2460 Sq. Ft.	$2,670,079
16 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2910 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,974
44 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4334 Sq. Ft.	$4,527,419

Address	Redfin Estimate
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
33 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3095 Sq. Ft.	$2,467,992
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
66 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5512 Sq. Ft.	$4,151,144
43 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$1,873,746

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14 Meigh Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2527 Sq. Ft.	$2,401,394
32 Gate House Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3345 Sq. Ft.	$3,069,397
20 Chestnut Hill Ter, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3134 Sq. Ft.	$2,703,003

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