Off market jul 2005 for $5M

$5,981,622

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,198/mo

•

6.5 ba

•

5,690

sq ft

88 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

1.07 acresLot Size

$1,051Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jane Mullowney • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill

Bought with • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Source:MLS PIN #50300439

Redfin Estimate

$5,981,622

$982K since sold in July 2005$817K since October

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This home's estimate is 56.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$5,750,000
C
5 beds7.5 baths7,359 sq ft
124 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$2,900,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths6,196 sq ft
460 Heath St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD NOV 9, 2026
$2,400,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,816 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$4,200,000
F
6 beds4.5 baths4,874 sq ft
42 Lawrence Rd, 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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15 MoM

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Sale history for 88 Essex Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 14, 2005

Sold

$5,000,000

$879/sq ft

MLS PIN #50300439

Jun 28, 1996

Sold

$1,200,000

$211/sq ft

Apr 11, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 6, 1995

Listed

$1,400,000

$246/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 1, 1985

Sold

$850,000

$149/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$62,487 (+3.8%)

$3,306,200 + $3,142,400

$6,448,600

2025

$60,187 (+3.4%)

$3,148,800 + $2,992,700

$6,141,500

2024

$58,195 (+3.3%)

$3,057,100 + $2,905,500

$5,962,600

2023

$56,330 (+4.5%)

$2,490,000 + $3,043,400

$5,533,400

2022

$53,899 (+3.6%)

$2,305,600 + $2,817,900

$5,123,500

2021

$52,008 (+3.1%)

$2,175,100 + $2,658,400

$4,833,500

2020

$50,462 (+2.9%)

$2,175,100 + $2,658,400

$4,833,500

2019

$49,039 (+3.2%)

$2,111,700 + $2,581,000

$4,692,700

2018

$47,502 (+7.7%)

$1,855,000 + $2,535,200

$4,390,200

2017

$44,089 (+9.4%)

$1,750,000 + $2,214,800

$3,964,800

2016

$40,286 (+4.9%)

$1,962,700 + $1,577,400

$3,540,100

2015

$38,412 (+2.2%)

$1,834,300 + $1,474,200

$3,308,500

2014

$37,578 (+5.5%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2013

$35,625 (+2.9%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2012

$34,633 (+4.1%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2011

$33,260 (+2.6%)

$1,618,100 + $1,433,300

$3,051,400

2010

$32,414 (+2.4%)

$1,651,100 + $1,462,600

$3,113,700

2009

$31,645

$1,684,800 + $1,492,400

$3,177,200

Tax history for 88 Essex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$62,487 (+3.8%)

$3,306,200 + $3,142,400

$6,448,600

2025

$60,187 (+3.4%)

$3,148,800 + $2,992,700

$6,141,500

2024

$58,195 (+3.3%)

$3,057,100 + $2,905,500

$5,962,600

2023

$56,330 (+4.5%)

$2,490,000 + $3,043,400

$5,533,400

2022

$53,899 (+3.6%)

$2,305,600 + $2,817,900

$5,123,500

2021

$52,008 (+3.1%)

$2,175,100 + $2,658,400

$4,833,500

2020

$50,462 (+2.9%)

$2,175,100 + $2,658,400

$4,833,500

2019

$49,039 (+3.2%)

$2,111,700 + $2,581,000

$4,692,700

2018

$47,502 (+7.7%)

$1,855,000 + $2,535,200

$4,390,200

2017

$44,089 (+9.4%)

$1,750,000 + $2,214,800

$3,964,800

2016

$40,286 (+4.9%)

$1,962,700 + $1,577,400

$3,540,100

2015

$38,412 (+2.2%)

$1,834,300 + $1,474,200

$3,308,500

2014

$37,578 (+5.5%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2013

$35,625 (+2.9%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2012

$34,633 (+4.1%)

$1,663,500 + $1,437,000

$3,100,500

2011

$33,260 (+2.6%)

$1,618,100 + $1,433,300

$3,051,400

2010

$32,414 (+2.4%)

$1,651,100 + $1,462,600

$3,113,700

2009

$31,645

$1,684,800 + $1,492,400

$3,177,200

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

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 309
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 6
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 12

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Victorian
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Pool Information
Pool Type: Inground
Has Pool

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 5,690
Gross Sq. Ft: 9,453
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 3,793
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 46,609
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 1.07
Zoning Code: SR1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,690
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2699894S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

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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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% 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

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

$5.68M – $6.88M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7724 Sq. Ft.	$5,318,883
51 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$9,665,883
16 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 6589 Sq. Ft.	$5,477,400
24 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3868 Sq. Ft.	$5,023,018
85 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8693 Sq. Ft.	$7,384,673
109 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 7724 Sq. Ft.	$5,661,956
231 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3724 Sq. Ft.	$4,367,759

Address	Redfin Estimate
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100 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 12880 Sq. Ft.	$8,922,522
85 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 8412 Sq. Ft.	$6,340,989
100 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 8 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 12880 Sq. Ft.	$9,459,236
65 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 7541 Sq. Ft.	$6,133,251
88 Essex Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5690 Sq. Ft.	$5,132,513
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