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42 Lawrence Rd, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467 • Chestnut Hill - Olde Chestnut Hill
$4,295,000
Est. $24,040/month
6
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,874
Sq Ft
$881
Price/Sq Ft
0.56
Acres
1902
Year Built
4
Days on Market
Active Listed Mar 4, 2026 • MLS# 73482790 Copied!

About this home

Step into timeless elegance at 42 Lawrence Road. This stately residence, set on an expansive 1/2+ acre lot in Olde Chestnut Hill, is a masterpiece with its award-winning garden—a tranquil haven of color and beauty. The sweeping staircase greets you in the gracious foyer. The 1st floor offers ideal spaces for entertaining or for quiet hours in front of a fireplace, featuring high ceilings, large windows, & well-proportioned rooms. The living room opens onto a conservatory for year-round gardening, & out to the patio with water feature for warm-weather gatherings. The dining room & study each have a FP. The kitchen has been updated with new wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. The 2d floor has a primary sanctuary with FP, en-suite bath, walk-in closet; 3 add'l BRs; laundry; & 2 add'l shared baths, both renovated 2023-24. You'll find 2 add'l BR, bath & attic space on the 3d floor. Located near the serene Houghton Garden and all that Chestnut Hill offers, this home is a rare find.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1902
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,874 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1902
Living Area 4,874 sq ft
Lot Size 0.56 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
Fireplaces 6
Basement Full, Sump Pump
Laundry Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features Closet, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Bathroom - With Tub, Bedroom, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $25,469
Assessed Value $2,598,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Solar Hot Water, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Bathroom - With Tub, Bedroom, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows:
Basement: Full, Sump Pump
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1902
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone
Condition: Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 6
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom

Location

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Neighborhood

Chestnut Hill - Olde Chestnut Hill

42 Lawrence Rd, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Chestnut Hill School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
0.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
1.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Jackson School
2.2 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.9 mi
Grades K-08
Fessenden School
3.2 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
3.4 mi
Grades 02-12
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.7 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.7 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.7 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.4 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.2 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2026
$4,295,000
Original listing
Agent: Donahue Maley and Burns Team Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 4, 2026 New Listing Added $4,295,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
4 days
Price per Sq Ft
$881

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $25,469 $2,598,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$25,469
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,598,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Donahue Maley and Burns Team
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM003438
Office MLS ID AN5216
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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