OFF MARKET

Off market may 2021 for $5.8M

$7,088,498

•

9,282

sq ft

65 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

In one of the most premier locations close to Boston, this idyllic estate property is sited on over 1.25 acres of breathtaking grounds in coveted Old Chestnut Hill. Built in 1920, with a European sensibility, this sprawling brick colonial has been updated and expanded over the past 20 years. Welcoming sun-filled foyer leads into an expansive first floor w/ both formal & casual living spaces, perfect for both work and relaxation. Ideal for an extended family, this residence has 6 bdrm, 6.5 baths, 7 fireplaces, with easy access to the outdoors from all floors. Lower level has a gym, large playroom, game/pub room, spa-like hot tub w/ direct access to outdoor pool. Spectacular sweeping yard is surrounded by mature specimen trees, complimented by a partiere shade garden & meditation area w/ koy pond, creating a private oasis. Minutes to shops & restaurants, Chestnut Hill T, top private and public schools, Longwood Tennis Club. Short commute to Medical area, Boston, & Cambridge.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

1.22 acresLot Size

$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Robin Allen • William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Bought with Suburban Boston Team • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72741575

Redfin Estimate

$7,088,498

$1.3M since sold in May 2021$384K since October

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This home's estimate is 81.9% higher than the average sale price ($3.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 24, 2026
$3,855,000
A
5 beds5.5 baths8,000 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$5,750,000
B
5 beds7.5 baths7,359 sq ft
124 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$3,875,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths6,419 sq ft
540 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brookline, MA 02445
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,900,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths6,196 sq ft
460 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$4,200,000
E
6 beds4.5 baths4,874 sq ft
42 Lawrence Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
78 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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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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$3,200,000
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Sale history for 65 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$89,168 (+13.9%)

$3,046,700 + $6,155,400

$9,202,100

2025

$78,259 (+21.1%)

$2,901,600 + $5,084,000

$7,985,600

2024

$64,606 (+3.8%)

$2,817,100 + $3,802,400

$6,619,500

2023

$62,241 (+4.5%)

$2,288,100 + $3,825,900

$6,114,000

2022

$59,555 (+3.6%)

$2,118,600 + $3,542,500

$5,661,100

2021

$57,466 (+3.1%)

$1,998,700 + $3,342,000

$5,340,700

2020

$55,757 (+2.9%)

$1,998,700 + $3,342,000

$5,340,700

2019

$54,184 (+2.3%)

$1,940,500 + $3,244,600

$5,185,100

2018

$52,969 (+3.1%)

$1,669,200 + $3,226,300

$4,895,500

2017

$51,357 (+4.6%)

$1,574,700 + $3,043,700

$4,618,400

2016

$49,119 (+4.9%)

$1,471,700 + $2,844,600

$4,316,300

2015

$46,834 (+0.4%)

$1,375,400 + $2,658,500

$4,033,900

2014

$46,652 (+5.5%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2013

$44,227 (+2.9%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2012

$42,996 (+3.7%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2011

$41,449 (+2.6%)

$1,204,800 + $2,597,900

$3,802,700

2010

$40,394 (+2.4%)

$1,229,400 + $2,650,900

$3,880,300

2009

$39,437

$1,254,500 + $2,705,000

$3,959,500

Tax history for 65 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$89,168 (+13.9%)

$3,046,700 + $6,155,400

$9,202,100

2025

$78,259 (+21.1%)

$2,901,600 + $5,084,000

$7,985,600

2024

$64,606 (+3.8%)

$2,817,100 + $3,802,400

$6,619,500

2023

$62,241 (+4.5%)

$2,288,100 + $3,825,900

$6,114,000

2022

$59,555 (+3.6%)

$2,118,600 + $3,542,500

$5,661,100

2021

$57,466 (+3.1%)

$1,998,700 + $3,342,000

$5,340,700

2020

$55,757 (+2.9%)

$1,998,700 + $3,342,000

$5,340,700

2019

$54,184 (+2.3%)

$1,940,500 + $3,244,600

$5,185,100

2018

$52,969 (+3.1%)

$1,669,200 + $3,226,300

$4,895,500

2017

$51,357 (+4.6%)

$1,574,700 + $3,043,700

$4,618,400

2016

$49,119 (+4.9%)

$1,471,700 + $2,844,600

$4,316,300

2015

$46,834 (+0.4%)

$1,375,400 + $2,658,500

$4,033,900

2014

$46,652 (+5.5%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2013

$44,227 (+2.9%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2012

$42,996 (+3.7%)

$1,248,000 + $2,601,200

$3,849,200

2011

$41,449 (+2.6%)

$1,204,800 + $2,597,900

$3,802,700

2010

$40,394 (+2.4%)

$1,229,400 + $2,650,900

$3,880,300

2009

$39,437

$1,254,500 + $2,705,000

$3,959,500

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

7.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.22 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

7,541

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2293887S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Exterior Access

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Fireplace

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Basement

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 378
Length: 27
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,French Doors,Exterior Access

Family Room Information
Area: 460
Length: 23
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Deck - Exterior

Dining Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 230
Length: 23
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X7
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 17
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Wainscoting, Closet, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Library, Game Room, Play Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 9,282
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red Brick
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.22
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $55,757
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon St. to Chestnut Hill Rd to Essex Road or Hammond St to Essex. Property on left hand corner.
UnparsedAddress: 65 Essex Rd, Newton MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 7.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,541
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.22 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2293887S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

Listing Information
Exclusions: Pls Ask Listing Agent.
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 • 1.7mi

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

6 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

$6.74M – $8.15M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
97 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5031 Sq. Ft.	$4,508,412
55 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 999999 Sq. Ft.	$3,306,983
29 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2734 Sq. Ft.	$2,753,524
52 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8320 Sq. Ft.	$6,486,556
51 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 7 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 9343 Sq. Ft.	$7,118,678
61 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7500 Sq. Ft.	$5,283,537
11 Meigh Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$1,975,339

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6425 Sq. Ft.	$6,832,445
52 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8320 Sq. Ft.	$7,126,562
97 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5031 Sq. Ft.	$4,502,748
85 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8693 Sq. Ft.	$7,384,673
43 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2157 Sq. Ft.	$2,180,616
44 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$4,812,701
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