OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2018 for $2.7M

$3,506,363

•

5,116

sq ft

8 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Located on prestigious West Newton Hill this turn of the century colonial exhibits extraordinary craftsmanship and distinctive original details.The principal rooms on the main level include a foyer, graciously sized living room and dining room both with fireplaces, designer kitchen with adjoining mudroom, cozy library, a fabulous family room with fireplace, custom built ins with cathedral ceiling sunroom and copper roof. The second floor is comprised of a master suite with fireplace, dressing room, walk in closet and new marble bathroom, generous sized bedrooms, updated bathroom and laundry facilities. There are three large bedrooms and a new bath on the third floor. There is a partially finished lower level, attached two car garage, central air, alarm system and new windows on the first and second floor. The grounds are professionally maintained with a magnificent blue stone patio. An incredible family home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1891Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$685Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jane Mullowney • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Richard Beaty • IRB Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72330529

Redfin Estimate

$3,506,363

$806K since sold in August 2018$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 30.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$2,464,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths4,527 sq ft
55 Washington Park, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,820,000
B
7 beds4.5 baths4,510 sq ft
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,061,000
C
5 beds4 baths5,446 sq ft
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
D
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$2,899,000
E
6 beds4 baths4,323 sq ft
240 Upland Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$3,210,000
F
5 beds4 baths4,445 sq ft
26 Sewall 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

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

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$2,599,000
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186 Highland Ave, Newton, MA 02465
$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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On corner lot. Many updates and newer appliances in the eat-in kitchen. Also has huge center island. Stone patio in back but not much green yard space. Yard drops off steeply in back. Also hot tub in back. Two very large bay windows on first floor...
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 8 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$36,367 (+3.8%)

$1,520,300 + $2,232,700

$3,753,000

2025

$35,028 (+3.4%)

$1,447,900 + $2,126,400

$3,574,300

2024

$33,869 (+3.3%)

$1,405,700 + $2,064,500

$3,470,200

2023

$32,791 (+4.5%)

$1,112,400 + $2,108,700

$3,221,100

2022

$31,376 (+3.6%)

$1,030,000 + $1,952,500

$2,982,500

2021

$30,275 (+10.0%)

$971,700 + $1,842,000

$2,813,700

2020

$27,532 (+2.9%)

$971,700 + $1,665,500

$2,637,200

2019

$26,756 (+1.7%)

$943,400 + $1,617,000

$2,560,400

2018

$26,301 (+3.1%)

$844,700 + $1,586,100

$2,430,800

2017

$25,500 (+4.6%)

$796,900 + $1,496,300

$2,293,200

2016

$24,390 (+4.9%)

$744,800 + $1,398,400

$2,143,200

2015

$23,255 (+0.7%)

$696,100 + $1,306,900

$2,003,000

2014

$23,086 (+5.5%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2013

$21,886 (+2.9%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2012

$21,277 (+4.5%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2011

$20,366 (+2.6%)

$627,500 + $1,240,900

$1,868,400

2010

$19,847 (+2.4%)

$640,300 + $1,266,200

$1,906,500

2009

$19,376

$653,400 + $1,292,000

$1,945,400

Tax history for 8 Birch Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$36,367 (+3.8%)

$1,520,300 + $2,232,700

$3,753,000

2025

$35,028 (+3.4%)

$1,447,900 + $2,126,400

$3,574,300

2024

$33,869 (+3.3%)

$1,405,700 + $2,064,500

$3,470,200

2023

$32,791 (+4.5%)

$1,112,400 + $2,108,700

$3,221,100

2022

$31,376 (+3.6%)

$1,030,000 + $1,952,500

$2,982,500

2021

$30,275 (+10.0%)

$971,700 + $1,842,000

$2,813,700

2020

$27,532 (+2.9%)

$971,700 + $1,665,500

$2,637,200

2019

$26,756 (+1.7%)

$943,400 + $1,617,000

$2,560,400

2018

$26,301 (+3.1%)

$844,700 + $1,586,100

$2,430,800

2017

$25,500 (+4.6%)

$796,900 + $1,496,300

$2,293,200

2016

$24,390 (+4.9%)

$744,800 + $1,398,400

$2,143,200

2015

$23,255 (+0.7%)

$696,100 + $1,306,900

$2,003,000

2014

$23,086 (+5.5%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2013

$21,886 (+2.9%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2012

$21,277 (+4.5%)

$636,000 + $1,268,800

$1,904,800

2011

$20,366 (+2.6%)

$627,500 + $1,240,900

$1,868,400

2010

$19,847 (+2.4%)

$640,300 + $1,266,200

$1,906,500

2009

$19,376

$653,400 + $1,292,000

$1,945,400

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,147

Year built

1891

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2459310S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Hot Tub / Spa

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 24
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 18
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 380
Length: 20
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Marble, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Bedroom, Bathroom, Study, Sun Room, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,116
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Shower, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $26,301
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Otis to Forest and right on Highland Ave and right on Birch Hill Rd
UnparsedAddress: 8 Birch Hill Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,147
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1891
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2459310S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Kitchen Chandelier
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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$3.33M – $4.03M

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Home values near 8 Birch Hill Rd

Data from public records.

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