OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2015 for $2.1M

$3,149,997

•

5,922

sq ft

36 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Amazing Florentine Villa, at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the most appealing locations on West Newton Hill. Striking open living/dining room with 15 foot ceilings and incredible architectural detail. A property with unique characteristics, it is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The magnificent entry foyer is enhanced with an impressive staircase, showcasing two large stained glass windows. Expansive 2005 custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, open to family area. Spacious open 3rd floor with game room and bedroom with en suite bathroom. Lower level office suite with separate entrance. Three car garage built in 1980 with separate studio apartment. There is a beautiful wrap around terrace offering sweeping views of the expansive grounds. Two lots make up the 23,984 sq ft which also fronts on Otis St.

Single-familyProperty Type

1914Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$532Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Jaime Kidston • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71795789

Redfin Estimate

$3,149,997

$1,000K since sold in December 2015$71K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.5% lower than the average sale price ($3.48M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$4,250,000
A
6 beds4 baths5,599 sq ft
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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 JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
D
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 13, 2025
$4,500,000
E
5 beds6.5 baths6,000 sq ft
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465
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 36 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$32,724 (+3.8%)

$1,185,900 + $2,191,200

$3,377,100

2025

$31,520 (+9.4%)

$1,129,400 + $2,086,900

$3,216,300

2024

$28,802 (+7.6%)

$1,096,500 + $1,854,500

$2,951,000

2023

$26,777 (+4.5%)

$838,800 + $1,791,600

$2,630,400

2022

$25,623 (+3.6%)

$776,700 + $1,658,900

$2,435,600

2021

$24,723 (+3.1%)

$732,700 + $1,565,000

$2,297,700

2020

$23,988 (+2.9%)

$732,700 + $1,565,000

$2,297,700

2019

$23,312 (+0.1%)

$711,400 + $1,519,400

$2,230,800

2018

$23,279

$650,000 + $1,501,500

$2,151,500

2017

$613,200 + $1,380,400

$1,993,600

2016

$573,100 + $1,290,100

$1,863,200

2015

$535,600 + $1,205,700

$1,741,300

2014

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2013

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2012

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2011

$484,700 + $1,194,700

$1,679,400

2010

$494,600 + $1,219,100

$1,713,700

2009

$504,700 + $1,244,000

$1,748,700

Tax history for 36 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$32,724 (+3.8%)

$1,185,900 + $2,191,200

$3,377,100

2025

$31,520 (+9.4%)

$1,129,400 + $2,086,900

$3,216,300

2024

$28,802 (+7.6%)

$1,096,500 + $1,854,500

$2,951,000

2023

$26,777 (+4.5%)

$838,800 + $1,791,600

$2,630,400

2022

$25,623 (+3.6%)

$776,700 + $1,658,900

$2,435,600

2021

$24,723 (+3.1%)

$732,700 + $1,565,000

$2,297,700

2020

$23,988 (+2.9%)

$732,700 + $1,565,000

$2,297,700

2019

$23,312 (+0.1%)

$711,400 + $1,519,400

$2,230,800

2018

$23,279

$650,000 + $1,501,500

$2,151,500

2017

$613,200 + $1,380,400

$1,993,600

2016

$573,100 + $1,290,100

$1,863,200

2015

$535,600 + $1,205,700

$1,741,300

2014

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2013

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2012

$496,100 + $1,190,300

$1,686,400

2011

$484,700 + $1,194,700

$1,679,400

2010

$494,600 + $1,219,100

$1,713,700

2009

$504,700 + $1,244,000

$1,748,700

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.43 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,971

Year built

1914

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2084074S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 336
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 200
Length: 25
Width: 8
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Office Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Basement

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Great Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,922
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.55

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,638
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Highland Ave
UnparsedAddress: 36 Birch Hill Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,971
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1914
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2084074S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

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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Estimated sale price

$2.99M – $3.62M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3462 Sq. Ft.	$2,306,553
33 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$2,184,278

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,689,851
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19 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,828,858
36 Birch Hill Road, West Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3971 Sq. Ft.	$3,232,205

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