OFF MARKET

Off Market Apr 2015 for $1.8M

$3,309,896

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,521/mo

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5,712

sq ft

5 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Magnificent 19th century residence with Queen Anne influence, on 15,000' lot in West Newton Hill on gas-lit street. Recently restored & upgraded slate & copper roof. Harmonious blend of tasteful updates & original detail creating a gracious 5 bedroom & au pair, 6.5 bathroom residence ideal for today's living. Glorious outdoor spaces include separate perennial garden rooms, specimen plantings, lawns, play area, blue stone patios & welcoming front porch. Lovely millwork throughout the home including rich moldings. The library & living room each have a fireplace, built-ins & bay windows. The elegant dining room with the 3rd fireplace has built-ins, a window seat & beautiful raised ceiling moldings. The fabulous renovated kitchen has custom stone & copper work, cherry cabinetry , professional style range, walk-in pantry & opens to the sitting area. Sunlight showcases the stained glass on main staircase landing. Home theater with walls covered in Venetian plaster. C/A. 2 car garage

Single-familyProperty Type

1895Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Holly Wyner • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Maureen Walsh • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71712211

Redfin Estimate

$3,309,896

$1.5M since sold in April 2015$70K since August

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This home's estimate is 1% lower than the average sale price ($3.34M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,061,000
A
5 beds4 baths5,446 sq ft
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
B
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 24, 2026
$4,200,000
C
5 beds5.5 baths4,848 sq ft
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD MAY 7, 2026
$4,500,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths6,301 sq ft
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$2,464,000
E
6 beds3.5 baths4,527 sq ft
55 Washington Park, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$3,125,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,280 sq ft
94 Highland St, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$73K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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9 MoM

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$2,599,000
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$1,075,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,673 sq ft
12 Elm St #12, West Newton, MA 02465
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,895,000
4 beds3 baths2,600 sq ft
17 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA 02465
$739,900
3 beds2 baths1,466 sq ft
9 Lill Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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Sale history for 5 Birch Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71712211

Apr 15, 2015

Sold

$1,800,000

$315/sq ft

Jan 13, 2015

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2015

Relisted

—

Dec 24, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Oct 27, 2014

Price Changed

$1,899,999

$333/sq ft

Sep 17, 2014

Price Changed

$1,999,999

$350/sq ft

Jul 11, 2014

Listed

$2,200,000

$385/sq ft

MLS PIN #30379093

May 25, 2000

Sold

$899,000

$157/sq ft

Feb 4, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Jan 14, 2000

Listed

$899,000

$157/sq ft

MLS PIN #50366449

Jun 2, 1997

Sold

$668,000

$117/sq ft

Mar 13, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Mar 4, 1997

Listed

$679,000

$119/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,375 (+3.8%)

$1,370,900 + $1,351,000

$2,721,900

2025

$25,405 (+3.4%)

$1,305,600 + $1,286,700

$2,592,300

2024

$24,564 (+4.1%)

$1,267,600 + $1,249,200

$2,516,800

2023

$23,588 (+4.5%)

$988,700 + $1,328,400

$2,317,100

2022

$22,571 (+3.6%)

$915,500 + $1,230,000

$2,145,500

2021

$21,779 (+3.1%)

$863,700 + $1,160,400

$2,024,100

2020

$21,132 (+2.9%)

$863,700 + $1,160,400

$2,024,100

2019

$20,535 (+1.4%)

$838,500 + $1,126,600

$1,965,100

2018

$20,246 (+3.1%)

$758,100 + $1,113,100

$1,871,200

2017

$19,630 (+12.5%)

$715,200 + $1,050,100

$1,765,300

2016

$17,442 (+4.9%)

$668,400 + $864,300

$1,532,700

2015

$16,630 (+0.5%)

$624,700 + $807,700

$1,432,400

2014

$16,550 (+5.5%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2013

$15,690 (+2.9%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2012

$15,253 (+2.9%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2011

$14,822 (+2.6%)

$570,200 + $789,600

$1,359,800

2010

$14,444 (+2.4%)

$581,800 + $805,700

$1,387,500

2009

$14,101

$593,700 + $822,100

$1,415,800

Tax history for 5 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,375 (+3.8%)

$1,370,900 + $1,351,000

$2,721,900

2025

$25,405 (+3.4%)

$1,305,600 + $1,286,700

$2,592,300

2024

$24,564 (+4.1%)

$1,267,600 + $1,249,200

$2,516,800

2023

$23,588 (+4.5%)

$988,700 + $1,328,400

$2,317,100

2022

$22,571 (+3.6%)

$915,500 + $1,230,000

$2,145,500

2021

$21,779 (+3.1%)

$863,700 + $1,160,400

$2,024,100

2020

$21,132 (+2.9%)

$863,700 + $1,160,400

$2,024,100

2019

$20,535 (+1.4%)

$838,500 + $1,126,600

$1,965,100

2018

$20,246 (+3.1%)

$758,100 + $1,113,100

$1,871,200

2017

$19,630 (+12.5%)

$715,200 + $1,050,100

$1,765,300

2016

$17,442 (+4.9%)

$668,400 + $864,300

$1,532,700

2015

$16,630 (+0.5%)

$624,700 + $807,700

$1,432,400

2014

$16,550 (+5.5%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2013

$15,690 (+2.9%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2012

$15,253 (+2.9%)

$572,400 + $793,100

$1,365,500

2011

$14,822 (+2.6%)

$570,200 + $789,600

$1,359,800

2010

$14,444 (+2.4%)

$581,800 + $805,700

$1,387,500

2009

$14,101

$593,700 + $822,100

$1,415,800

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.34 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,549

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

962228S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 210
Length: 21
Width: 10
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Countertops - Upgraded

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Second Dishwasher,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller

Office Room Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X9
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 5
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Library, Game Room, Live-in Help Quarters, Media Room, Sitting Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,712
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,630
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Hydro Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Highland Ave. to Birch Hill Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Birch Hill Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,549
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 962228S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

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

5/10 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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Newton, MA • 02465

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$3.15M – $3.81M

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Home values near 5 Birch Hill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6000 Sq. Ft.	$4,736,773
19 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4040 Sq. Ft.	$2,910,474

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5116 Sq. Ft.	$3,506,363
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2877 Sq. Ft.	$2,353,586

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3751 Sq. Ft.	$2,909,218
19 Birch Hill Rd, West Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4125 Sq. Ft.	$3,009,534

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