This stunning light filled Chestnut Hill residence matches elegant modern living w/ historic details. Spanning ~9,000sf, 5 bedrooms, 5 full/2 half baths & an elevator, w/ graciously proportioned rooms, a fabulous open layout & luxurious finishes. Originally built in 1928, it was recently restored & renovated to the highest standards. The large gourmet Chef’s kitchen is custom designed w/ an oversized island, top of the line appliances, coffee bar & breakfast area. The primary suite includes a gracious bedroom, dressing room & marble bath w/ steam shower & free standing spa like tub. 3 add’l bedroom suites, laundry room & a family room round out the 2nd Fl. The 3rd Fl has an oversized playroom, an add’l bedroom & storage spaces. The lower level has an attached 3 car garage, squash court, gym & full bath. ~3.5 acres feature a greenhouse, patios & vast yard area & a pond. The property abuts 60+ acres of conservation land & is minutes to all Boston & Brookline have to offer!
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
3.47 acresLot Size
$1,093Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig• MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Sited on 3.5+/- acres this 1928 brick Georgian Revival house was designed by Coolidge, Shepley, Bulfinch and Abbott. The house is screened from the street and approached by a semi-circular drive. The rear of the property features rolling lawns, a small pond, woods and trails connecting to 60 acres of conservation land. The house includes all of the characteristic of a grand age in architecture; featuring double-brick wall construction, ten-foot-six inch ceiling height on the main level, high ceilings throughout, beautifully proportioned rooms and oversized windows. Substantial improvements made by the current owners include: a new slate roof, geothermal well system for heating and cooling, wiring, a whole house generator, four rebuilt chimneys and an elevator. The property offers six bedrooms, five full and two half- baths, a third floor playroom/billiards room, an indoor squash court, a greenhouse and a three-car garage. Just steps away from “T” and the vibrant shops at “The Street"
Public Records
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$1,033,200
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$4,216,800
$463/sq ft
MLS PIN #70281167
Sep 29, 2006
Sold
$5,250,000
$577/sq ft
Aug 21, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Oct 14, 2005
Listed
$6,750,000
$742/sq ft
This 8,000 + sq. ft. 1928 brick Georgian Revival sits proudly on 3.5 + extraordinarily private acres in the heart of historic Chestnut Hill. The residence has 10.6’ ceilings, grand rooms, enormous windows and a squash court. Adjacent to over 60 acres of conservation land in a most desirable neighborhood. An architectural gem.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$97,381 (+3.8%)
$5,842,700 + $4,206,900
$10,049,600
2025
$93,796 (+3.4%)
$5,564,500 + $4,006,500
$9,571,000
2024
$90,692 (+2.7%)
$5,402,400 + $3,889,800
$9,292,200
2023
$88,326 (−12.9%)
$5,266,800 + $3,409,600
$8,676,400
2022
$101,418 (+49.5%)
$4,876,700 + $4,763,800
$9,640,500
2021
$67,841 (−10.2%)
$3,834,000 + $2,470,900
$6,304,900
2020
$75,528 (+2.9%)
$4,025,700 + $3,208,800
$7,234,500
2019
$73,399 (+4.8%)
$3,908,400 + $3,115,400
$7,023,800
2018
$70,043 (+3.1%)
$3,334,000 + $3,139,500
$6,473,500
2017
$67,911 (+4.6%)
$3,145,300 + $2,961,800
$6,107,100
2016
$64,952 (+4.9%)
$2,939,500 + $2,768,100
$5,707,600
2015
$61,930 (+2.6%)
$2,747,200 + $2,587,000
$5,334,200
2014
$60,339 (+5.5%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2013
$57,203 (+2.9%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2012
$55,610 (+6.5%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2011
$52,195 (+2.6%)
$2,191,900 + $2,596,600
$4,788,500
2010
$50,865 (+2.4%)
$2,236,600 + $2,649,600
$4,886,200
2009
$49,660
$2,282,200 + $2,703,700
$4,985,900
Tax history for 70 Suffolk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$97,381 (+3.8%)
$5,842,700 + $4,206,900
$10,049,600
2025
$93,796 (+3.4%)
$5,564,500 + $4,006,500
$9,571,000
2024
$90,692 (+2.7%)
$5,402,400 + $3,889,800
$9,292,200
2023
$88,326 (−12.9%)
$5,266,800 + $3,409,600
$8,676,400
2022
$101,418 (+49.5%)
$4,876,700 + $4,763,800
$9,640,500
2021
$67,841 (−10.2%)
$3,834,000 + $2,470,900
$6,304,900
2020
$75,528 (+2.9%)
$4,025,700 + $3,208,800
$7,234,500
2019
$73,399 (+4.8%)
$3,908,400 + $3,115,400
$7,023,800
2018
$70,043 (+3.1%)
$3,334,000 + $3,139,500
$6,473,500
2017
$67,911 (+4.6%)
$3,145,300 + $2,961,800
$6,107,100
2016
$64,952 (+4.9%)
$2,939,500 + $2,768,100
$5,707,600
2015
$61,930 (+2.6%)
$2,747,200 + $2,587,000
$5,334,200
2014
$60,339 (+5.5%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2013
$57,203 (+2.9%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2012
$55,610 (+6.5%)
$2,463,300 + $2,515,200
$4,978,500
2011
$52,195 (+2.6%)
$2,191,900 + $2,596,600
$4,788,500
2010
$50,865 (+2.4%)
$2,236,600 + $2,649,600
$4,886,200
2009
$49,660
$2,282,200 + $2,703,700
$4,985,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.47 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
8,815
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1581689S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 9,100
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 3.47
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $67,841
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Geothermal
Cooling: Central Air, Geothermal
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hammond St to Suffolk
UnparsedAddress: 70 Suffolk Rd, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,815
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3.47 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1581689S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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