Welcome to 90 Suffolk Road, a truly special Chestnut Hill residence where classic architecture, beautiful proportions, and a warm, welcoming feel come together on approximately one private acre. From the moment you arrive, there is a sense of space, privacy, and timeless elegance that makes this house feel like home. Sunlight fills the gracious main level, where generously sized rooms flow naturally from one to the next. The spacious cooks kitchen is made for gathering, while the elegant living and dining rooms provide the perfect setting for entertaining. A fireplaced den or office offers a cozy retreat, and the living room fireplace adds warmth and character. A beautifully appointed in-law suite with full bath provides exceptional flexibility for guests or extended family visits. A wraparound deck overlooks the expansive grounds. Upstairs, the primary suite is a peaceful retreat, with a spa-like bath, two custom walk-in closets, and beautiful views across the property. Three additional spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms complete the second level. The walk-out lower level adds another dimension to the home, with a comfortable family room, playroom, and bonus office space. The grounds are magical—private and lush, and offering a rare sense of space in one of Chestnut Hill's most sought-after neighborhoods. Close proximity to Boston, public transportation, major hospitals, schools, and shopping.
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
1 acresLot Size
$841Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deborah Gordon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Make a winning offer with the help of a local agent
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
About Chestnut
Hill
Chestnut Hill, located between Commonwealth Avenue and Route 9, is a residential and retail Newton neighborhood with granite outcrops and village-style shopping streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Chestnut Hill Mall–The Street corridor on Boylston Street, where cafés, boutiques, and polished storefronts line wide sidewalks. Pillars include the Metropolitan Waterworks Museum, the Boston College campus edge, and the historic Hammond Pond Reservation trails. Large, shingle-style and brick homes sit along curving, tree-lined roads shaped by the area’s glacial terrain. Pocket parks and reservoir paths set a steady outdoor rhythm. Commercial nodes feel curated rather than crowded, with a calm, commuter-friendly pace.
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Offer insights
90 Suffolk Rd · $4,980,000
$4.97M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $4.97M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
48 days
The average home goes pending in 23 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.6%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
15 total rooms
3 fireplaces
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
3 half bathrooms
Master bathroom present
Kitchen
Range
Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating (natural gas)
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Paved driveway
Roof with wood material
Lot of about 1 acre
Outdoor access to community amenities including public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, conservation area, and nearby schools and university
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade finished living area and additional finished lower level
Parking
2-car garage
2 covered parking spaces
4 open parking spaces
Total of 6 parking spaces
Construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Community features: public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, park, walk/jog trails, golf, medical facility, conservation area, private and public schools, T-station, university
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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
53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Chestnut Hill, MA • 02467
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
34
21
36
22
51
33
59
42
68
52
80
62
84
66
79
61
74
57
63
48
52
38
39
26
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in Chestnut Hill. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.2 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 90 Suffolk Rd
$4,754,100
$226K under list price of $4.98M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $2.4M to $5.8M.