231 Chestnut Hill Rd

3,724 Sq. Ft.
$718 / Sq. Ft.
3,724
Sq. Ft.
$718
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This charming house sitting on over an acre of land was built in 1857, separated from a rambling mansion in 1952, retains many period details while including many amenities for modern life. In the 1990's it was enlarged with an architect designed addition featuring a sun-filled family room/dining area/kitchen and above this space is an expansive master bedroom suite. Each has a fireplace and views of the beautiful gardens and lawns. The living room is south-facing and includes a fireplace and three...This charming house sitting on over an acre of land was built in 1857, separated from a rambling mansion in 1952, retains many period details while including many amenities for modern life. In the 1990's it was enlarged with an architect designed addition featuring a sun-filled family room/dining area/kitchen and above this space is an expansive master bedroom suite. Each has a fireplace and views of the beautiful gardens and lawns. The living room is south-facing and includes a fireplace and three French doors opening to a brick terrace. There are two additional bedrooms, a bathroom, and a laundry room on the second floor, and two more bedrooms and another bathroom on the third floor. Recent improvements to the property include the gas-fired furnace and central air-conditioning. Located in old Chestnut Hill's most sought-after location
  1. Listed by Sally Wilde • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
.00
LISTING CLOSED: 09/02/2014 12:00 AM

Property Details for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

StatusSold
MLS #71637220
Days on Market100
Taxes$29,545 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1857
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sally Wilde

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sally Wilde

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Building Information for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1857Building Size-Lot Size1.18 AC / 51,443 SF

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$15,792 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,330

Property Taxes

$2,462

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3724.0
  • Color: grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Study
  • Interior Features: French Doors, Security System, Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Integrated Pest Management, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management
  • Heating: Central, Humidity Control, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 702.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 26.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 27.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 272.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 288.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 256.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 121.0
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X12
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 350.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:031 L:0008,699755
  • Assessments: $2,437,700
  • Book: 20899
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71637220

$2,675,000
Jul 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71637220

Feb 26, 2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71637220

$3,350,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71637220

$2,675,000
07/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71637220

02/26/2014

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71637220

$3,350,000

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

Public Records for 231 Chestnut Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,412,300Additions$1,109,300Total$4,521,600
Tax Record2025$44,312 ($3,693 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,724 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,724 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,172 SqFtStories3Lot Size51,443 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1857ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:031 L:0008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 231 Chestnut Hill Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

B C Campus School
PrivatePK to 10

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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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sally Wilde

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