85 Essex Road

Sold 7/30/09
Sold 7/30/09
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Last Sold Price
$3,400,000
8 beds8,412 sqft$404/sqft
85 Essex Rd, Newton, MA 02467

Description

This elegant and expansive Victorian era Colonial Revival is located on a private way in one of Chestnut Hill's choice neighborhoods. The home has been well maintained and updated. Its architectural detail and mill work are consistent with the fine homes of the period. There is a chef's kitchen and adjoining 17x30 family room. The home represents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for old world craftmanship and modern amenities in an estate setting. Includes 25,000 sf buildable lot.This elegant and expansive Victorian era Colonial Revival is located on a private way in one of Chestnut Hill's choice neighborhoods. The home has been well maintained and updated. Its architectural detail and mill work are consistent with the fine homes of the period. There is a chef's kitchen and adjoining 17x30 family room. The home represents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking for old world craftmanship and modern amenities in an estate setting. Includes 25,000 sf buildable lot.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/30/2009 12:00 AM

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  1. Erin Baumgartner

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Property Details for 85 Essex Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
70704355
Days on Market
487
Taxes
$42,548 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1890
County
Middlesex County
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$3,350,000

Avg days on market

66

Sale-to-list ratio

90.5%

Newton, MA

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Building Information for 85 Essex Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size1.42 AC / 61,705 SF

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Property Information for 85 Essex Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 8412.0
  • Color: blue/grey
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Indoor Grill, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 7
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Library, Foyer, Sitting Room, Office, Bedroom, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 414.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 340.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 312.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 24.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 459.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 27.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 510.0
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Balcony / Deck
  • Family Room Length: 30.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 352.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 672.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck
  • Room Living Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 306.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 18.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: back patio furniture included
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 699721
  • Assessments: $4,271,900
  • Book: 33281
  • Map: 094sw
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 8
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Foundation Area: 1811.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 85 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273564354

$3,400,000

+0.2% / yr

Jul 30, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70704355

$3,400,000—
Jul 10, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70704355

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #273564354

$3,400,000

+0.2% / yr

07/30/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70704355

$3,400,000
07/10/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70704355

—

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

Public Records for 85 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,620,100Additions$5,987,000Total$9,607,100
Tax Record2025$94,150 ($7,846 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt8,693 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt8,693 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,899 SqFtStories3Lot Size61,705 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:030 L:0002

Schools near 85 Essex Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowen
Public - K to 5
Oak Hill Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
B C Campus School
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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