SOLD NOV 13, 2025

Off market nov 2025 for $4.5M

$4,689,851

•

6,000

sq ft

20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Luxurious Colonial Revival home, offering the ultimate in style, comfort & prestige, situated on a bucolic 3/4 acre of manicured gardens & land. This spacious & elegant home features 6,000 SF interior with 5 bedrooms (all ensuite baths), 6.5 bathrooms, totally updated kitchen with top of the line appliances (Sub Zero,Miele,Wolf), & a large central workspace with granite top & cascades of light throughout.There are glass folding doors from the kitchen to a lovely deck for entertaining & outdoor dining. Next to the home is a 2 bay garage with a lower basement area for storage. There is a media room that opens to the back terrace. On the lower level is a Lap Pool Room with a heated swim in place pool, next to a full bath/steam room.This exceptional property has incorporated the finest elements of the present while maintaining the architectural integrity of the past. Located on a Cul-De-Sac it is close to shops, schools,transportation,trains, MA Pike etc.

Single-familyProperty Type

1898Year Built

0.71 acresLot Size

$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sheri Flagler • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Sarina Steinmetz • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #73388985

Redfin Estimate

$4,689,851

$190K since sold in November 2025$64K since September

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This home's estimate is 43.8% higher than the average sale price ($3.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$4,250,000
A
6 beds4 baths5,599 sq ft
66 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,061,000
B
5 beds4 baths5,446 sq ft
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$1,870,000
C
6 beds3.5 baths3,137 sq ft
90 Hull St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$3,180,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths6,478 sq ft
49 Shaw St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
E
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$4,500,000
F
6 beds6.5 baths6,301 sq ft
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$35,800 (+3.8%)

$1,683,400 + $2,011,100

$3,694,500

2025

$34,482 (+3.4%)

$1,603,200 + $1,915,400

$3,518,600

2024

$33,341 (+3.5%)

$1,556,500 + $1,859,600

$3,416,100

2023

$32,200 (+4.5%)

$1,247,500 + $1,915,600

$3,163,100

2022

$30,811 (+3.6%)

$1,155,100 + $1,773,700

$2,928,800

2021

$29,730 (+3.5%)

$1,089,700 + $1,673,300

$2,763,000

2020

$28,718 (+4.0%)

$1,089,700 + $1,661,100

$2,750,800

2019

$27,620 (+1.8%)

$1,058,000 + $1,585,100

$2,643,100

2018

$27,132 (+3.1%)

$939,500 + $1,568,100

$2,507,600

2017

$26,307 (+4.6%)

$886,300 + $1,479,400

$2,365,700

2016

$25,160 (+21.4%)

$828,300 + $1,382,600

$2,210,900

2015

$20,730 (+11.5%)

$774,100 + $1,011,400

$1,785,500

2014

$18,591 (+5.5%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2013

$17,625 (+2.9%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2012

$17,134 (+1.9%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2011

$16,810 (+2.6%)

$626,600 + $915,600

$1,542,200

2010

$16,382 (−0.7%)

$639,400 + $934,300

$1,573,700

2009

$16,499

$673,000 + $983,500

$1,656,500

Tax history for 20 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$35,800 (+3.8%)

$1,683,400 + $2,011,100

$3,694,500

2025

$34,482 (+3.4%)

$1,603,200 + $1,915,400

$3,518,600

2024

$33,341 (+3.5%)

$1,556,500 + $1,859,600

$3,416,100

2023

$32,200 (+4.5%)

$1,247,500 + $1,915,600

$3,163,100

2022

$30,811 (+3.6%)

$1,155,100 + $1,773,700

$2,928,800

2021

$29,730 (+3.5%)

$1,089,700 + $1,673,300

$2,763,000

2020

$28,718 (+4.0%)

$1,089,700 + $1,661,100

$2,750,800

2019

$27,620 (+1.8%)

$1,058,000 + $1,585,100

$2,643,100

2018

$27,132 (+3.1%)

$939,500 + $1,568,100

$2,507,600

2017

$26,307 (+4.6%)

$886,300 + $1,479,400

$2,365,700

2016

$25,160 (+21.4%)

$828,300 + $1,382,600

$2,210,900

2015

$20,730 (+11.5%)

$774,100 + $1,011,400

$1,785,500

2014

$18,591 (+5.5%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2013

$17,625 (+2.9%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2012

$17,134 (+1.9%)

$623,700 + $910,200

$1,533,900

2011

$16,810 (+2.6%)

$626,600 + $915,600

$1,542,200

2010

$16,382 (−0.7%)

$639,400 + $934,300

$1,573,700

2009

$16,499

$673,000 + $983,500

$1,656,500

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.71 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,322

Year built

1881

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2447764S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 15, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 382.71
Length: 27.5
Width: 13.92
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192.11
Length: 12.67
Width: 15.17
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192.11
Length: 12.67
Width: 15.17
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 272.25
Length: 16.5
Width: 16.5
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 191.67
Length: 11.5
Width: 16.67
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 130.24
Length: 10.08
Width: 12.92
Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54.08
Length: 4.92
Width: 11
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 54.49
Length: 4.92
Width: 11.08

Living Room Information
Area: 240.13
Length: 12.58
Width: 19.08
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 343.75
Length: 22.92
Width: 15
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 362.94
Length: 23.17
Width: 15.67
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 270.69
Length: 17.75
Width: 15.25
Level: Main
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7'4"X8'3"
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Moonshine

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.71
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $34,827.10
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Highland Avenue. Birch Hill is a Cul-De-Sac
UnparsedAddress: 20 Birch Hill Road, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,322
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1881
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2447764S

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 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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$4.46M – $5.39M

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30 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3462 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,553
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19 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,828,858

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5922 Sq. Ft.	$3,149,997
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$2,184,278

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