Stunning 1988 Colonial Revival home with over 5,000 square feet of family living and entertaining space in the desirable Chestnut Hill Historic District. A dramatic entry foyer leads to an elegant living room with a fireplace and an impressive library/office has beautiful custom built-in cabinetry. The formal dining room flows seamlessly into the eat-n kitchen with wet bar, pantry and and laundry room. From the spectacular family room with walls-of-glass, you access the entertainment-sized deck overlooking serene woodlands. The 2nd floor has a magnificent master suite with fireplace, custom bookshelves, luxurious en suite bath and dressing room.There are three other bedrooms on this level along with family bath. The lower floor offers an exercise room as well as a spacious entertainment/media room, with access to a rear patio. Magnificent views from many rooms. Within close proximity to Chestnut Hill shopping area, Conservation Areas, MBTA station, private schools.Three-car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1988Year Built
0.8 acresLot Size
$711Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Steinmetz RE Professional Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Premier Olde Chestnut Hill location abutting conservation land. This impressive Colonial was custom built in 1988. Features include a 15 X 30 kitchen with breakfast room, butlers pantry with sub zero and impressive wine storage. Adjacent family room plus a glorious screened porch and an amazing 40 ft deck with hot tub. Expansive master suite with fireplace, jacuzzi, dressing room plus multiple closets. Lower level offers giant game room and play room. Bonus heated sunroom. Incredible Grounds!
Public Records
Dec 1, 1987
Sold
$122,200
$23/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$41,004 (+3.8%)
$2,551,800 + $1,679,800
$4,231,600
2025
$39,495 (+3.4%)
$2,430,300 + $1,599,800
$4,030,100
2024
$38,188 (+4.0%)
$2,359,500 + $1,553,200
$3,912,700
2023
$36,719 (+4.5%)
$1,893,100 + $1,713,900
$3,607,000
2022
$35,135 (+3.6%)
$1,752,900 + $1,586,900
$3,339,800
2021
$33,903 (+15.1%)
$1,653,700 + $1,497,100
$3,150,800
2020
$29,466 (+12.9%)
$1,653,700 + $1,168,700
$2,822,400
2019
$26,091 (+2.7%)
$1,605,500 + $891,200
$2,496,700
2018
$25,415 (+3.1%)
$1,425,500 + $923,400
$2,348,900
2017
$24,641 (+4.6%)
$1,344,800 + $871,100
$2,215,900
2016
$23,567 (+4.9%)
$1,256,800 + $814,100
$2,070,900
2015
$22,470 (+1.1%)
$1,174,600 + $760,800
$1,935,400
2014
$22,222 (+5.5%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2013
$21,067 (+2.9%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2012
$20,480 (+4.1%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2011
$19,678 (+2.6%)
$1,041,000 + $764,300
$1,805,300
2010
$19,176 (+2.4%)
$1,062,200 + $779,900
$1,842,100
2009
$18,722
$1,083,900 + $795,800
$1,879,700
Tax history for 96 Suffolk Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$41,004 (+3.8%)
$2,551,800 + $1,679,800
$4,231,600
2025
$39,495 (+3.4%)
$2,430,300 + $1,599,800
$4,030,100
2024
$38,188 (+4.0%)
$2,359,500 + $1,553,200
$3,912,700
2023
$36,719 (+4.5%)
$1,893,100 + $1,713,900
$3,607,000
2022
$35,135 (+3.6%)
$1,752,900 + $1,586,900
$3,339,800
2021
$33,903 (+15.1%)
$1,653,700 + $1,497,100
$3,150,800
2020
$29,466 (+12.9%)
$1,653,700 + $1,168,700
$2,822,400
2019
$26,091 (+2.7%)
$1,605,500 + $891,200
$2,496,700
2018
$25,415 (+3.1%)
$1,425,500 + $923,400
$2,348,900
2017
$24,641 (+4.6%)
$1,344,800 + $871,100
$2,215,900
2016
$23,567 (+4.9%)
$1,256,800 + $814,100
$2,070,900
2015
$22,470 (+1.1%)
$1,174,600 + $760,800
$1,935,400
2014
$22,222 (+5.5%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2013
$21,067 (+2.9%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2012
$20,480 (+4.1%)
$1,066,800 + $766,700
$1,833,500
2011
$19,678 (+2.6%)
$1,041,000 + $764,300
$1,805,300
2010
$19,176 (+2.4%)
$1,062,200 + $779,900
$1,842,100
2009
$18,722
$1,083,900 + $795,800
$1,879,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,816
Year built
1988
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2462410S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.8
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $25,415
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Electric, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Hammond St to Suffolk Road, Less than 1/2 mile to MBTA D line station at Chestnut Hill.
UnparsedAddress: 96 Suffolk Rd, Newton MA 02467
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,816
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.8 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2462410S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Basement Refrigerator.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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 • 1.3mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
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...