24 Essex Road

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

$6,800,000
Price
6
Beds
4
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
3,868 Sq. Ft.
$1,758 / Sq. Ft.
3,868
Sq. Ft.
$1,758
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare and unique opportunity to make this 1950s International Style Modern home with private tennis court your very own estate. Sited on 1.78 acres of lush grounds, mature trees, and stairs that lead to your very own secret garden. Add your own creative style to this extraordinary bucolic setting just minutes from urban amenities. Close to Boston College, the Chestnut Hill D line stop,"The Street" shopping, restaurants, world renowned hospitals, 12.7 miles to Logan Airport, 3.8 miles to Harvard...A rare and unique opportunity to make this 1950s International Style Modern home with private tennis court your very own estate. Sited on 1.78 acres of lush grounds, mature trees, and stairs that lead to your very own secret garden. Add your own creative style to this extraordinary bucolic setting just minutes from urban amenities. Close to Boston College, the Chestnut Hill D line stop,"The Street" shopping, restaurants, world renowned hospitals, 12.7 miles to Logan Airport, 3.8 miles to Harvard University and MIT. Buyer to do their own due diligence. The home requires a complete restoration, a chance of a lifetime to save a piece of design history.

Listing Agent

Property Details for 24 Essex Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Chestnut Hill
Area
MA-Newton-Chestnut Hill, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8
LISTING UPDATED: 10/11/2024 11:07 AM

Property Details for 24 Essex Road

StatusActive
MLS #73222155
Days on Market199
Taxes$69,978 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1950
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.25%

Building Information for 24 Essex Road

Stories-Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size1.78 AC / 77,604 SF

Property Information for 24 Essex Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3868.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: 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, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: See Remarks
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Covered, Tennis Court, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court, Sprinkler System, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • 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: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: The property is in need of renovation. Ask agent for CH Historic approved plans for renovation and expansion. New owner must obtain building permits. Water and heat has been turned off in preparation of renovation. Ask agent for renderings of the CHH proposed and approved renovation
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 699750
  • Assessments: $7,169,900
  • Block: 031
  • Book: 77779
  • Lot: 0004
  • Map: 63
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 24 Essex Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 24 Essex Road

Taxable ValueLand$4,991,400Additions$2,178,500Total$7,169,900
Tax Record2024$69,978 ($5,832 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,868 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,007 SqFtStories2Lot Size77,604 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:63 B:031 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

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 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

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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24 Essex Road is a single family home for sale in Chestnut Hill, MA 02467. This property was listed for sale on April 10, 2024 by Compass, it's currently listed at $6,800,000. It has been on the market for a total of 199 days and was last sold on May 14, 2021. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Bowen Elementary School, Oak Hill Middle School and Newton South High School. 24 Essex Road is a 6-bed, 4.5-bath, 3,868 sqft single family home built in 1950.

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