61 Gate House Rd

6,806 Sq. Ft.
$430 / Sq. Ft.
6,806
Sq. Ft.
$430
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Grand 1895 Classical Revival, one of the great properties on a private road in the prestigious estate area of Old Chestnut Hill.. This magnificent high ceilinged residence with carriage house is replete with original details, woodwork and craftsmanship that cannot be found today at any price. Stunning great room with pegged parquet floor, French doors and dramatic Italian marble fireplace. Formal mahogany paneled library with fireplace. Formal paneled dining room with French doors and marble fireplace....Grand 1895 Classical Revival, one of the great properties on a private road in the prestigious estate area of Old Chestnut Hill.. This magnificent high ceilinged residence with carriage house is replete with original details, woodwork and craftsmanship that cannot be found today at any price. Stunning great room with pegged parquet floor, French doors and dramatic Italian marble fireplace. Formal mahogany paneled library with fireplace. Formal paneled dining room with French doors and marble fireplace. Music room includes marble fireplace. Large foyer marked by grand staircase. Exceptionally large butler's pantry. Second and third floors include 8 bedrooms and a laundry room allowing for versatile use of space. Over an acre of lush & mature grounds and trees. Imagine finding an estate of comparable privacy and beauty within a few miles of Cambridge and Boston as well as close proximity to medical centers and innovative districts.
  1. Listed by Deborah M. Gordon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Property Details for 61 Gate House Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Style
Greek Revival
Garage Spaces
4
Open Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 08:43 AM

Property Details for 61 Gate House Road

StatusSold
MLS #72222854
Days on Market171
Taxes$25,143 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1895
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Deborah M. Gordon

Sold By Keller Williams Realty, Wilson Group

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Building Information for 61 Gate House Road

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size1.03 AC / 44,699 SF

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$16,824 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,729

Property Taxes

$2,095

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 61 Gate House Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6806.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen/Ward
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Sunken, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Entry Hall, Library, Bonus Room, Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Patio
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 456.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 24.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 340.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 323.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 160.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 462.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Chair Rail,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 21.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 476.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 28.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 11X12
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 504.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:63 B:028 L:0023,699691
  • Assessments: $2,323,800
  • Book: 43294
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 61 Gate House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 27, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72222854

$2,925,000—
Feb 23, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72222854

—
Sep 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72222854

$3,580,000—
Jul 31, 2017

Expired

MLS PIN #72070621

$3,800,000—
Sep 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72070621

$3,800,000—
Jun 23, 2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #71987861

$3,800,000—
Apr 13, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71987861

$3,800,000—
Oct 27, 2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71830335

$4,600,000—
May 5, 2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71830335

$4,600,000—
Jul 15, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326597042

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/27/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72222854

$2,925,000
02/23/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72222854

—
09/05/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72222854

$3,580,000
07/31/2017

Expired

MLS PIN #72070621

$3,800,000
09/21/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72070621

$3,800,000
06/23/2016

Canceled

MLS PIN #71987861

$3,800,000
04/13/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71987861

$3,800,000
10/27/2015

Canceled

MLS PIN #71830335

$4,600,000
05/05/2015

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71830335

$4,600,000
07/15/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326597042

$1

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Public Records for 61 Gate House Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,380,700Additions$4,480,600Total$6,861,300
Tax Record2025$67,241 ($5,603 / month)
Home Facts
Beds8Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt7,078 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,078 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,195 SqFtStories3Lot Size44,699 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:028 L:0023Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 61 Gate House 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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Bowen Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

The Chestnut Hill School
PrivatePK to 6

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Deborah M. Gordon

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