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88 Essex RoadNewton, MA 02467

For Sale

$9,700,000

Smart Buyer Rebate $48,500

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.

Listed by Maggie Gold Seelig

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MGS Group Real Estate LTD

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617-645-4999

Last updated September 19, 2025

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Source: MLSPin #73430700

Listing Facts

  • TypeSingle-family
  • NeighborhoodChestnut Hill
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms7
  • Days on Prevu37
  • Taxes$58,195/year
  • Size8,750 sqft
  • Price per sqft$1,109

Amenities

  • Dishwasher
  • Private Outdoor Space
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Elevator
  • Parking
  • Swimming Pool

Location

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Listing History

09/15/2025
Listed by MGS Group Real Estate LTD
$9,700,000

Property Details for 88 Essex Road

Association

Amenities

  • 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

Exterior

Construction

  • Roof: Shake
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Carriage House
  • Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Integrated Pest Management, Fruit Trees, Garden, Invisible Fence, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller

Features

  • Fencing: Fenced, Invisible
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground, Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road

Measurements

  • Building Area Total: 8,750
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.07
  • Lot Size Area: 1
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 46,500
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Financial

Taxes

  • Parcel Number: S:63 B:031 L:0002A,699748
  • Tax Annual Amount: $58,195.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: $5,962,600.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

Interior

Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Reclaimed Wood, Stone / Slate
  • Interior Features: Wet Bar, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet, Elevator

Measurements

  • Living Area: 8,750
  • Living Area Source: Owner

Rooms

  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
  • Bathrooms Full: 6
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • Bedrooms Total: 5
  • Rooms Total: 12

Other

Environmental

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Parking

Parking

  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Parking Total: 6

Schools

Elementary School

  • Elementary School: Bowen

High School

  • High School: Newton South

Middle or Junior School

  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill

Utilities

Equipment

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water Source: Public

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