20 Birch Hill Road

Sold 11/13/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$4,500,000

5 beds7 baths6,000 sqft$750/sqft

20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.71 acresLot Size

1898Year Built

$750/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

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....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.

Listing Agent

Sheri Flagler
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
P: (617) 969-2447
M: (617) 821-0040
Call Text

Listing closed: 11/13/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73388985

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Median sold price

$3,700,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.1%

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$3,900,000

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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,309
Square Feet: 0.28
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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 5,942
Square Feet: 0.26
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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 7,354
Square Feet: 0.40
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1388 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA 02465

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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,301
Square Feet: 0.40
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Square Feet: 0.19
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Bathrooms: 5,078
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Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 6,444
Square Feet: 0.28
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Sheri Flagler

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Sarina Steinmetz

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Property Information for 20 Birch Hill Road

Property Details

Taxes: $34,827 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial Revival
Style: Colonial Revival
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1898
Lot Size: 0.71 AC / 30,972 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Cash
Living Area: 6000.0
Color: Moonshine
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Cabot
High School: Newton North

Middle School: Day Junior High
Neighborhood: West Newton Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out

Num of Baths: 7.0
Num of Full Baths: 6
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 4
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Security System
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame, Stone
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller

Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Level
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Cooling: Yes

Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 382.708333333
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 27.5
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.916666666

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 192.111111111
Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom2 Length: 12.666666666
Bedroom2 Width: 15.166666666

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 192.111111111
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 12.666666666
Bedroom3 Width: 15.166666666

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 272.25
Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom4 Length: 16.5
Bedroom4 Width: 16.5

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 191.666666666
Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom5 Length: 11.5
Bedroom5 Width: 16.666666666

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 130.243055555
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom1 Length: 10.083333333
Bathroom1 Width: 12.916666666

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 54.083333333
Bathroom2 Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom2 Length: 4.916666666
Bathroom2 Width: 11.0

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 54.493055555
Bathroom3 Length: 4.916666666

Bathroom3 Width: 11.083333333

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 362.944444444
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Length: 23.166666666
Dining Room Width: 15.666666666

Family Room

Family Room Area: 343.75
Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wet Bar

Family Room Length: 22.916666666
Family Room Width: 15.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 270.6875
Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Length: 17.75
Kitchen Level: Main
Kitchen Width: 15.25

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 7'4"X8'3"

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 240.131944444
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Room Living Room Length: 12.583333333
Room Living Room Level: Main
Room Living Room Width: 19.083333333

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved

Tax Information

Tax ID: 686281
Assessments: $3,518,600

Book: 23901
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: SF

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Cooling Zones: 4

Heat Zones: 4

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Birch Hill Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 13, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73388985	$4,500,000	—
Sep 17, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73388985		—
Sep 7, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73388985		—
Jun 11, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73388985	$4,500,000	—
Jul 7, 2011	Expired MLS PIN #71221672	$1,550,000	—
Apr 25, 2011	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71221672	$1,700,000	—
Aug 29, 2002	Expired MLS PIN #30613828	$1,674,000	—
May 29, 2002	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30613828	$1,674,000	—
Jun 29, 2001	Expired MLS PIN #30480179	$1,775,000	—
Feb 21, 2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30480179	$1,975,000	—
Nov 15, 1993	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88049285	$806,250	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/13/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73388985	$4,500,000
09/17/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73388985	—
09/07/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73388985	—
06/11/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73388985	$4,500,000
07/07/2011	Expired MLS PIN #71221672	$1,550,000
04/25/2011	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71221672	$1,700,000
08/29/2002	Expired MLS PIN #30613828	$1,674,000
05/29/2002	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30613828	$1,674,000
06/29/2001	Expired MLS PIN #30480179	$1,775,000
02/21/2001	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #30480179	$1,975,000
11/15/1993	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88049285	$806,250

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,603,200Additions$1,915,400Total$3,518,600

Tax Record2025$34,482 ($2,874 / month)

Home Facts

Beds9Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,322 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,322 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt121 SqFtStories3Lot Size30,972 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1881Year Renovated1881ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:012 L:0002

Schools near 20 Birch Hill Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Cabot Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
9/10	F A Day Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.7 mi
10/10	Newton North High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Edco Secondary Education Program	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Clearway School	Private - Nearby school	6 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	Trinity Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.9 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Cabot Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
9/10	F A Day Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
10/10	Newton North High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.3 mi
NR	Edco Secondary Education Program Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Clearway School Private6 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Trinity Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.9 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$4,500,000	5	7	6,000	30,972
30 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$1,440,000	5	4	3,462	11,550
19 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$1	4	4	4,117	–
104 Highland Avenue, Newton, MA 02460	$1	5	4	3,675	24,801
11 Birch Hill Road, West Newton, MA 02465	–	6	4.5	3,751	15,400
275 Lowell Avenue, Unit 277, Newton, MA 02460	$745,000	–	3	3,473	12,804
269 Lowell Avenue, Unit 271, Newtonville, MA 02460	$590,000	3	3	2,141	–
271 Lowell Avenue, Unit 271, Newton, MA 02460	$440,000	4	2	999,999	–
269 Lowell Avenue, Unit 269, Newton, MA 02460	$590,000	4	4	2,141	–
275-277 Lowell Avenue, Newton, MA 02460	$745,000	6	3	3,538	12,804
36 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$2,150,000	5	7	5,922	23,984
33 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$1,800,000	5	3	2,877	11,145
5 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465	$1,800,000	5	7	5,712	15,000
281 Lowell Avenue, Unit 283, Newtonville, MA 02460	–	–	2.5	3,510	9,509
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