NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $3,084,000 - $3,200,408

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,950 Sq Ft
$636/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2024

Last sale price $3,000,000 $606 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $19,259/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Scenic Views
  • Custom Closet System

About This Home

As of November 2024

OH Cancelled, offer has been accepted. Chestnut Hill. Nestled on two thirds of an acre of breathtaking land, this majestic 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath residence spans approximately 5,000 square feet of elegant living space. Enter this timeless Royal Barry Wills brick manor style home where tall ceilings and beautiful windows create an inviting and airy atmosphere. This home is perfect for entertaining or relaxing, with generously sized rooms that flow effortlessly. Magnificent Living Room, entertainment sized Dining Room, grand Family Room with a wet bar, generous Kitchen w/breakfast room and first floor BR w/BA. The luxurious primary suite is your sanctuary, featuring a sitting room/library w/a fireplace, leading into the sumptuous bedroom w/skylights and sliders to the balcony w/ gorgeous views.The primary bath is a delight as is the enviable double walk-in closet. This architectural beauty is in one of Newton's most coveted locations near Boston College.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marjorie Kern

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/30/2024

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Co-Listed By

Jon Ufland

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ty Costa

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $32,014

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 0.66 Acre Lot
  • Stone Wall
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 4,950 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • French Doors
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Area
  • Center Hall
  • Scenic Vista Views
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range with Range Hood
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Ward Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • NNHS High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 698048

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Chestnut Hill Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$32,014

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Subdivision Name: Chestnut Hill
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Round: Yes
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Half, Walk-In Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Dining Area, Slider, Window Seat, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, Center Hall, Sitting Room
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Tray Ceiling(s)
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Crown Molding
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Wet Bar, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Window Seat
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Window Seat
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead
  • Living Area: 4950
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Picture
  • MAIN LO: BB5918
  • MAIN SO: M59500
  • Insulation: Unknown

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View YN: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 698048
  • Zoning: SR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.66
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 28562
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 32014

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Nnhs
  • Elementary School: Ward
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 1989
Sold by
Smith Marvin
Bought by
Handler Lawrence J
Current Estimated Value
$3,146,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$662,400
Interest Rate
9.94%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Handler Lawrence J $828,000 --
Handler Lawrence J $828,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Handler Lawrence J $1,000,000
Closed Handler Lawrence J $662,400
Previous Owner Handler Lawrence J $235,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/05/2024 11/05/24 Sold $3,000,000 +0.8% $606 / Sq Ft
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2024 09/30/24 For Sale $2,975,000 -- $601 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $33,109 $3,378,500 $2,149,300 $1,229,200
2024 $32,014 $3,280,100 $2,086,700 $1,193,400
2023 $30,836 $3,029,100 $1,659,700 $1,369,400
2022 $29,505 $2,804,700 $1,536,800 $1,267,900
2021 $7,856 $2,645,900 $1,449,800 $1,196,100
2020 $7,619 $2,645,900 $1,449,800 $1,196,100
2019 $26,844 $2,568,800 $1,407,600 $1,161,200
2018 $26,354 $2,435,700 $1,256,900 $1,178,800
2017 $25,552 $2,297,800 $1,185,800 $1,112,000
2016 $24,439 $2,147,500 $1,108,200 $1,039,300
2015 $23,301 $2,007,000 $1,035,700 $971,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73296250

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000061-000018-000002