88 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467 – 5 bed 7 bath For Sale – 73340742
Overview
- Updated On:
- March 4, 2025
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- 73340742
- 5 Bedrooms
- 6.5 Bathrooms
- 2 Garage Spaces
- 6 Non-Garage Parking Spaces
- 1880
Description
Welcome to 88 Essex Road, a breathtaking home located on over an acre of land, on a private road in the heart of Chestnut Hill, Newton. This residence features 5+ spacious bedrooms and an open and airy layout. The first floor includes an expansive chef’s kitchen which is open to a bright breakfast area and family room, while the spacious living and dining rooms flow seamlessly to a patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The second floor includes a gracious primary suite, 3 additional ensuite bedrooms and laundry room. The lower level offers a large recreation room, TV/game room and guest bedroom – which are direct walkout to the stunning heated pool and meticulously landscaped grounds with well runoff irrigation system. With elevator access to all floors, and a 2-car garage, this home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Ideally situated near shopping, dining, top schools, transportation, and all that Chestnut Hill and Boston have to offer! Not to be missed.
This property is listed by Maggie Gold Seelig from MGS Group Real Estate LTD
Property Listing Details
Overview
MLS Status | Active |
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Price | $ 9,995,000 |
Living Area | 8,750.00 ft2 |
Bedrooms | 5 |
Total Rooms | 12 |
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Listing MLS ID | 73340742 |
Days on Market | 0 |
Bathrooms | 6.5 |
Unit Information
Bedrooms | 5 |
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Full Bathrooms | 6 |
Half Bathrooms | 1 |
Cooling | Central Air,Ductless |
Heating | Central,Baseboard,Radiant,Natural Gas |
Uncovered Parking | 6 |
Garage Parking | 2 |
Water View | |
Unit Level |
Common Walls | |
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Laundry Features | Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup |
Lead Paint | Unknown |
Outdoor Space Available | |
Living Area Includes Basement | Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry |
Patio And Porch Features | Porch,Patio |
Parking Features | Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Garage Faces Side,Insulated,Oversized,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved |
Waterview Features | |
Flooring | Wood,Reclaimed Wood,Stone / Slate |
Building Information
Building Name | |
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Units in Building | |
Pets Allowed | |
Association Amenities | |
Pool Features | In Ground,Pool - Inground Heated |
Waterfront Features | |
Association Fee Includes | |
Construction Materials | Conventional (2x4-2x6) |
Year Built | 1880 |
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Security Features | Security System |
Sewer | Public Sewer |
Spa Features | |
Structure Type | |
Water Source | Public |
Basement | Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry |
Roof | Shake |
Additional Details
Community Features | Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Medical Facility,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University |
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Disclosures | |
Last Updated | 2025-03-04T14:31:00.000Z |
Building Area Source | Owner |
MLS PIN Page | |
Parcel Number | S:63 B:031 L:0002A,699748 |
Original List Price | 9995000 |
Listing Office | mgs group real estate ltd |
Tax Annual Amount | 58195 |
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Tax Assessed Value | 5962600 |
Tax Book Number | 45613 |
Tax Year | 2024 |
Year Built Details | Renovated Since |
Year Built Source | Public Records |
Zoning | SR1 |
Listing Agent | maggie gold seelig |
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88 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467 – 5 bed 7 bath For Sale – 73340742
$ 9,995,000
Status: Active
88 Essex Road, Newton MA 02467, Newton, Chestnut Hill, Middlesex 02467
Country: United States
Property Overview
MLS #: 73340742
Type: Single Family Residence /
Action: Residential
Year Built: 1880 (Renovated Since, Source: Public Records, Effective: )
Living Area: 8,750.00 ft2 (Total: 8750 Square Feet, Source: Owner)
Lot Size: 1.07 ft2 (Area: 1.07 Acres, SqFt: 46500)
Total Rooms: 12
Condition:
Availability:
Building Name:
Interior Features
Bedrooms: 5 (Main Level: )
Bathrooms: Total: 6.5 (Full: 6, Half: 1, Decimal: 6.5, Main Level: )
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
Fireplaces: 1 ()
Flooring: Wood,Reclaimed Wood,Stone / Slate
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup
Window Features: Insulated Windows,Screens
Door Features: Insulated Doors,French Doors
Accessibility:
Entry: Level , Location:
Other Equipment:
Construction & Design
Style: Victorian,Carriage House
Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Foundation: Stone (Area: )
Roof: Shake
Stories: ()
Common Walls:
Body Type:
Utilities & Green Features
Heating: Central,Baseboard,Radiant,Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air,Ductless
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer ()
Utilities: for Gas Range,for Electric Oven,for Gas Dryer,for Electric Dryer,Washer Hookup,Icemaker Connection
Electric: 220 Volts,Circuit Breakers (Expense: )
Gas:
Energy Certificate:
Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
Green Energy Generation:
Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Insulation: Full
Exterior & Lot Features
Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 6
Parking Features: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Heated Garage,Storage,Workshop in Garage,Garage Faces Side,Insulated,Oversized,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Pool: In Ground,Pool - Inground Heated
Spa:
Patio/Porch: Porch,Patio
Fencing: Fenced,Invisible
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
View: (, Waterview Y/N: )
Waterfront:
Road Frontage: Private Road ()
Road Surface: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Other Structures:
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Cultivated Area:
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Outdoor Space:
Community & Association
Community Features: Public Transportation,Shopping,Pool,Tennis Court(s),Park,Walk/Jog Trails,Golf,Medical Facility,Conservation Area,Highway Access,House of Worship,Private School,Public School,T-Station,University
Association Fee: ()
Fee Includes:
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Pets Allowed:
Schools: E: Bowen, M: Oak Hill, H: Newton South
Zoning: SR1 ()
MLS Area: Major: , Minor:
Management:
Optional Fee: (Includes: )
Property Description
Welcome to 88 Essex Road, a breathtaking home located on over an acre of land, on a private road in the heart of Chestnut Hill, Newton. This residence features 5+ spacious bedrooms and an open and airy layout. The first floor includes an expansive chef’s kitchen which is open to a bright breakfast area and family room, while the spacious living and dining rooms flow seamlessly to a patio, perfect for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The second floor includes a gracious primary suite, 3 additional ensuite bedrooms and laundry room. The lower level offers a large recreation room, TV/game room and guest bedroom – which are direct walkout to the stunning heated pool and meticulously landscaped grounds with well runoff irrigation system. With elevator access to all floors, and a 2-car garage, this home blends historic charm with modern luxury. Ideally situated near shopping, dining, top schools, transportation, and all that Chestnut Hill and Boston have to offer! Not to be missed.
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Financial & Lease Information
Tax Annual Amount: 58195 (Year: 2024)
Tax Assessed Value: 5962600
Tax Block/Lot/Book/Map: / / 45613 /
Parcel Number: S:63 B:031 L:0002A,699748
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Listing & Agent Information
Listing Agent: Maggie Gold Seelig (MLS ID: CT003644) / Team:
Listing Office: MGS Group Real Estate LTD (MLS ID: AN0499)
Agent (Property): 57
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Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Contract Date: 2025-03-04
Expiration Date: 1900-01-01
Original List Price: 9995000
Price Per SqFt (List): 1142.29
Market Time (Property): 0 (Broker: 0, Prev Broker: 0, Prev Property: 0)
MLS Status: New
Possession:
Directions: Chestnut Hill Road or Hammond Road to Essex
Disclosures: , N
Lead Paint: Unknown
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Open House Flag:
Listing Alert: No
Square Feet Disclosures: Does not include garage or unfinished mechanical spaces. (Incl. Base: Yes, Other: )
Master Book/Page: / (Page: 39)
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System Information
Property ID: 1840162
Modification Timestamp: 2025-03-04T14:31:00.000Z
Bridge Modification Timestamp: 2025-03-04T14:33:23.804Z
Original Entry Timestamp: 2025-03-04T14:31:00.000Z
Status Change Timestamp: 2025-03-04T14:31:00.000Z
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