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Off Market Nov 2012 for $2.7M

$4,892,723

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,353/mo

•

5,476

sq ft

86 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Rare opportunity to experience the enjoyment of your own personal retreat. Privately sited on 1.1 acres within walking distance to Newton Centre and minutes from downtown Boston. Numerous living options, luxurious custom finishes, spacious Master Suite with his & hers baths, expansive entertaining spaces. Wonderful garden level fireplaced media room with wet-bar and true collector's wine cellar. Rich mahogany library with fireplace. Fabulous outdoor entertaining spaces with pool & spa.

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

1.14 acresLot Size

$893Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Miceal Chamberlain • Historic Homes, Inc.

Bought with Christine Norcross • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71343547

Redfin Estimate

$4,892,723

$2.1M since sold in November 2012$38K since July

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 86 Bishopsgate Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71343547

Nov 8, 2012

Sold

$2,780,000

$508/sq ft

Sep 4, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2012

Listed

$2,850,000

$520/sq ft

MLS PIN #50351677

Jun 12, 1997

Sold

$930,000

$170/sq ft

Dec 6, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Oct 14, 1996

Listed

$1,200,000

$219/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 19, 1993

Sold

$336,000

$61/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$54,953 (+3.8%)

$2,831,300 + $2,839,800

$5,671,100

2025

$52,930 (+3.4%)

$2,696,500 + $2,704,500

$5,401,000

2024

$51,179 (+3.9%)

$2,618,000 + $2,625,700

$5,243,700

2023

$49,273 (+4.5%)

$2,133,900 + $2,706,300

$4,840,200

2022

$47,147 (+3.6%)

$1,975,800 + $2,505,900

$4,481,700

2021

$45,493 (+1.0%)

$1,864,000 + $2,364,000

$4,228,000

2020

$45,044 (+2.9%)

$1,864,000 + $2,450,600

$4,314,600

2019

$43,774 (+2.6%)

$1,809,700 + $2,379,200

$4,188,900

2018

$42,676 (+3.1%)

$1,590,100 + $2,354,100

$3,944,200

2017

$41,376 (+4.6%)

$1,500,100 + $2,220,800

$3,720,900

2016

$39,574 (+33.7%)

$1,402,000 + $2,075,500

$3,477,500

2015

$29,607 (+3.0%)

$1,310,300 + $1,239,800

$2,550,100

2014

$28,746 (+43.5%)

$1,186,200 + $1,185,600

$2,371,800

2013

$20,028 (+2.9%)

$1,186,200 + $556,900

$1,743,100

2012

$19,470 (+4.4%)

$1,186,200 + $556,900

$1,743,100

2011

$18,656 (+2.6%)

$1,145,100 + $566,500

$1,711,600

2010

$18,181 (+2.4%)

$1,168,500 + $578,000

$1,746,500

2009

$17,750

$1,192,300 + $589,800

$1,782,100

Tax history for 86 Bishopsgate Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$54,953 (+3.8%)

$2,831,300 + $2,839,800

$5,671,100

2025

$52,930 (+3.4%)

$2,696,500 + $2,704,500

$5,401,000

2024

$51,179 (+3.9%)

$2,618,000 + $2,625,700

$5,243,700

2023

$49,273 (+4.5%)

$2,133,900 + $2,706,300

$4,840,200

2022

$47,147 (+3.6%)

$1,975,800 + $2,505,900

$4,481,700

2021

$45,493 (+1.0%)

$1,864,000 + $2,364,000

$4,228,000

2020

$45,044 (+2.9%)

$1,864,000 + $2,450,600

$4,314,600

2019

$43,774 (+2.6%)

$1,809,700 + $2,379,200

$4,188,900

2018

$42,676 (+3.1%)

$1,590,100 + $2,354,100

$3,944,200

2017

$41,376 (+4.6%)

$1,500,100 + $2,220,800

$3,720,900

2016

$39,574 (+33.7%)

$1,402,000 + $2,075,500

$3,477,500

2015

$29,607 (+3.0%)

$1,310,300 + $1,239,800

$2,550,100

2014

$28,746 (+43.5%)

$1,186,200 + $1,185,600

$2,371,800

2013

$20,028 (+2.9%)

$1,186,200 + $556,900

$1,743,100

2012

$19,470 (+4.4%)

$1,186,200 + $556,900

$1,743,100

2011

$18,656 (+2.6%)

$1,145,100 + $566,500

$1,711,600

2010

$18,181 (+2.4%)

$1,168,500 + $578,000

$1,746,500

2009

$17,750

$1,192,300 + $589,800

$1,782,100

*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

1.14 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,324

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3772439S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 484
Length: 22
Width: 22
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Living Room Information
Area: 384
Length: 24
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors

Family Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors

Kitchen Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Wet Bar, Dining Area, Media Room, Wine Cellar, Library, Sitting Room, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,476
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Pool - Inground, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: In Ground
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.14
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,656
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Bishopsgate
UnparsedAddress: 86 Bishopsgate Road, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,324
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3772439S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 10

Listing Information
Exclusions: Statue In Pool Area. Ask Listing Broker About Additional Exclusions.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% 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 • 02459

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$4.65M – $5.63M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
100 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 8500 Sq. Ft.	$4,315,194
54 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$2,409,863

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3490 Sq. Ft.	$2,712,533
46 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$2,548,329

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3584 Sq. Ft.	$2,719,058
91 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3460 Sq. Ft.	$3,028,510

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