Off market jul 2009 for $3.4M

$6,340,989

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $22,385/mo

•

8,412

sq ft

85 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

This elegant and expansive Victorian era Colonial Revival is located on a private way in one of Chestnut Hill's choice neighborhoods. The home has been well maintained and updated. Its architectural detail and mill work are consistent with the fine homes of the period. There is a chef's kitchen and adjoining 17x30 family room. The home represents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for old world craftmanship and modern amenities in an estate setting. INCLUDES 25,000 SF BUILDABLE LOT.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

1.42 acresLot Size

$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Erin Baumgartner • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Miceal Chamberlain • Historic Homes, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70704355

Redfin Estimate

$6,340,989

$2.9M since sold in July 2009$434K since October

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This home's estimate is 63.3% higher than the average sale price ($3.88M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,855,000
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
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B
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SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,900,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths6,196 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
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D
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SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$4,200,000
E
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F
6 beds3.5 baths7,822 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 85 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70704355

Jul 30, 2009

Sold

$3,400,000

$404/sq ft

Jul 10, 2009

Contingent

—

May 13, 2009

Price Changed

$3,750,000

$446/sq ft

Jan 5, 2009

Price Changed

$3,995,000

$475/sq ft

Jan 5, 2009

Relisted

—

Nov 25, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 2008

Price Changed

$4,600,000

$547/sq ft

Jun 5, 2008

Price Changed

$4,999,000

$594/sq ft

Jan 30, 2008

Listed

$5,750,000

$684/sq ft

MLS PIN #30223949

Jun 15, 2000

Sold

$3,350,000

$398/sq ft

Dec 27, 1999

Listing Removed

—

May 19, 1998

Listed

$3,400,000

$404/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$97,748 (+3.8%)

$3,801,100 + $6,286,400

$10,087,500

2025

$94,150 (+3.4%)

$3,620,100 + $5,987,000

$9,607,100

2024

$91,034 (+3.0%)

$3,514,700 + $5,812,600

$9,327,300

2023

$88,387 (+4.5%)

$2,899,400 + $5,783,000

$8,682,400

2022

$84,573 (+3.6%)

$2,684,600 + $5,354,700

$8,039,300

2021

$81,606 (+3.1%)

$2,532,600 + $5,051,600

$7,584,200

2020

$79,179 (+2.9%)

$2,532,600 + $5,051,600

$7,584,200

2019

$76,946 (+1.0%)

$2,458,800 + $4,904,500

$7,363,300

2018

$76,150 (+3.1%)

$2,142,000 + $4,895,900

$7,037,900

2017

$73,831 (+4.6%)

$2,020,800 + $4,618,700

$6,639,500

2016

$70,614 (+19.6%)

$1,888,600 + $4,316,500

$6,205,100

2015

$59,044 (+14.9%)

$1,765,000 + $3,320,600

$5,085,600

2014

$51,403 (+21.4%)

$1,596,400 + $2,644,800

$4,241,200

2013

$42,334 (+2.9%)

$1,596,400 + $2,088,000

$3,684,400

2012

$41,155 (+3.4%)

$1,596,400 + $2,088,000

$3,684,400

2011

$39,796 (+2.6%)

$1,539,200 + $2,111,800

$3,651,000

2010

$38,782 (−8.9%)

$1,570,600 + $2,154,900

$3,725,500

2009

$42,548

$1,602,700 + $2,669,200

$4,271,900

Tax history for 85 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$97,748 (+3.8%)

$3,801,100 + $6,286,400

$10,087,500

2025

$94,150 (+3.4%)

$3,620,100 + $5,987,000

$9,607,100

2024

$91,034 (+3.0%)

$3,514,700 + $5,812,600

$9,327,300

2023

$88,387 (+4.5%)

$2,899,400 + $5,783,000

$8,682,400

2022

$84,573 (+3.6%)

$2,684,600 + $5,354,700

$8,039,300

2021

$81,606 (+3.1%)

$2,532,600 + $5,051,600

$7,584,200

2020

$79,179 (+2.9%)

$2,532,600 + $5,051,600

$7,584,200

2019

$76,946 (+1.0%)

$2,458,800 + $4,904,500

$7,363,300

2018

$76,150 (+3.1%)

$2,142,000 + $4,895,900

$7,037,900

2017

$73,831 (+4.6%)

$2,020,800 + $4,618,700

$6,639,500

2016

$70,614 (+19.6%)

$1,888,600 + $4,316,500

$6,205,100

2015

$59,044 (+14.9%)

$1,765,000 + $3,320,600

$5,085,600

2014

$51,403 (+21.4%)

$1,596,400 + $2,644,800

$4,241,200

2013

$42,334 (+2.9%)

$1,596,400 + $2,088,000

$3,684,400

2012

$41,155 (+3.4%)

$1,596,400 + $2,088,000

$3,684,400

2011

$39,796 (+2.6%)

$1,539,200 + $2,111,800

$3,651,000

2010

$38,782 (−8.9%)

$1,570,600 + $2,154,900

$3,725,500

2009

$42,548

$1,602,700 + $2,669,200

$4,271,900

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.42 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

8,693

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1480113S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 414
Length: 23
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 340
Length: 20
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: 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,Hot Tub / Spa,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 672
Length: 28
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Family Room Information
Area: 510
Length: 30
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck

Dining Room Information
Area: 459
Length: 27
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Library, Foyer, Sitting Room, Office, Bedroom, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,412
Foundation Area: 1,811
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: blue/grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.41
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $42,548
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More

Location

HOA Information
Has Association

Location Information
Directions: Hammond to Essex
UnparsedAddress: 85 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,693
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1480113S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Draperies,Dining Room Chandelier,Three Brass Light Pendants In Stairways.
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 • 1.8mi

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

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 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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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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$6.02M – $7.29M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7724 Sq. Ft.	$5,318,883
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
59 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5780 Sq. Ft.	$5,062,305
65 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7541 Sq. Ft.	$6,133,251
47 Nancy Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2844 Sq. Ft.	$2,459,094
61 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 7500 Sq. Ft.	$5,283,537

Address	Redfin Estimate
97 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5031 Sq. Ft.	$4,508,412
100 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 12880 Sq. Ft.	$8,922,522
97 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5031 Sq. Ft.	$4,502,748
52 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 7 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8320 Sq. Ft.	$6,486,556
109 Essex Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7724 Sq. Ft.	$5,661,956
85 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$3,794,945
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51 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$3,319,629
99 Gate House Road, Chestnut Hill, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4900 Sq. Ft.	$5,408,998

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