Sold
Last Sold Price
77,604 Lot Size1.78 Acres
24 Essex Rd, Newton, MA 02467
LandProperty Type
1.78 acresLot Size

Description

Rarely available in the most exclusive Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Incredible opportunity to renovate this 1950's modern home. Estate location with 1.78 acres of privacy including tennis court, lush grounds and secret garden. Create your own vision or work with an approved set of plans. Current home is 3868 sq ft. Perfect combination of home in a coveted spot yet close to all amenities: "The Street" shopping, Chestnut Hill D line, restaurants, grocery store, hospitals, Logan airport, Harvard, MIT...Rarely available in the most exclusive Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Incredible opportunity to renovate this 1950's modern home. Estate location with 1.78 acres of privacy including tennis court, lush grounds and secret garden. Create your own vision or work with an approved set of plans. Current home is 3868 sq ft. Perfect combination of home in a coveted spot yet close to all amenities: "The Street" shopping, Chestnut Hill D line, restaurants, grocery store, hospitals, Logan airport, Harvard, MIT and Boston College. A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Listing Agent

  1. Melissa Dailey

    Melissa Dailey

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley

    P: (781) 237-9090

    M: (617) 699-3922

Listing closed: 10/22/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73433555

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,870,000

Avg days on market

156

Sale-to-list ratio

96.2%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 24 Essex Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $72,373 / year
  • MLS Type: Land / Residential
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
Building Information
  • Lot Size: 1.78 AC
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Waterfront: No
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen/Ward
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Cleared
Utilities
  • Electric: On-Site
  • ElectricOnPropertyYN: Yes
  • Gas: On-Site
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: This home needs an extensive renovation. Current owner has CH Historic approved plans for renovation and expansion. New owner must obtain all permitting.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:031 L:0004,699750
  • Assessments: $7,385,000
  • Book: 77779
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 24 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 22, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73433555

$5,800,000
Oct 9, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73433555

Oct 9, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73433555

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/22/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73433555

$5,800,000
10/09/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73433555

10/09/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73433555

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

Public Records for 24 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,141,100Additions$2,243,900Total$7,385,000
Tax Record2025$72,373 ($6,031 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,007 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,604 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:031 L:0004

Schools near 24 Essex 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 24 Essex Road, Newton, MA 02467
$5,800,000
77,604
$3,325,000
5
6,589
42,438
$200,000
8
4,409
6
5.5
5,345
75,054
$2,575,000
8
6,160
25,640
$7,750,000
5
6,848
33,664

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