Why Live in Chestnut Hill
About 12 miles west of Boston lies Chestnut Hill, one of Newton’s 13 villages. This affluent suburb is known for its collection of beautiful single-family homes, accessibility to the state’s capital and top-rated school system. But, with homes tucked along tree-lined streets, locals like the seclusion the village provides. “It’s quiet and just pretty,” says Broker with Coldwell Banker, Joan Solomont, who has sold numerous homes in the area. “It’s a great place to get away from it all – the hustle and bustle of Boston.” Along quiet streets, Chestnut Hill offers single-family homes that showcase classic New England architecture. Georgians, Colonial and Tudor Revivals line the neighborhood’s sidewalks, where mature oak trees drop colorful leaves in the fall and shade manicured front lawns in the spring and summer. Home prices can range from $2 million to $8 million. Most houses occupy large lots and feature four to six bedrooms, so luxury amenities like wine cellars, gyms, pools and tennis courts account for higher price tags. Many properties at the top of this price range are part of the Chestnut Hill Neighborhood Association, which was formed in 2003 to preserve the area’s zoning
Home Trends in Chestnut Hill, MA
On average, homes in Chestnut Hill, Newton sell after 114 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Chestnut Hill, Newton over the last 12 months is $785,000, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$785,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$655,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$479,400
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$341
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
80
Median List Price
$525,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%