24 Essex Road, Newton, MA 02467 - Photo 1

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$5,800,000

Sold
Closed
Land Residential
1.78 Acres

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Property Description

Rarely available in the most exclusive Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Incredible opportunity to renovate this 1950's modern home. Estate location with 1.78 acres of privacy including tennis court, lush grounds and secret garden. Create your own vision or work with an approved set of plans. Current home is 3868 sq ft. Perfect combination of home in a coveted spot yet close to all amenities: "The Street" shopping, Chestnut Hill D line, restaurants, grocery store, hospitals, Logan airport, Harvard, MIT and Boston College. A once in a lifetime opportunity.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 24 Essex Rd

General

Sold For: $5,800,000
Taxes: $72,373 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Land Residential
Source: MLSPin
MLS ID: 73433555
Added to Site: 120 day(s) ago

Location

County: Middlesex
Driving Directions: Hammond to Essex

School Information

Elementary School: Bowen/Ward
Middle School: Oak Hill
High School: Newton South

Utilities

Gas: On-Site
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 1.78
Lot Dimensions: 1.78
Frontage: Public
Lot Features: Cleared

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $72,373
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: This home needs an extensive renovation. Current owner has CH Historic approved plans for renovation and expansion. New owner must obtain all permitting.
Property ID: S:63 B:031 L:0004, 699750

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Schools

Schools serving 24 Essex Rd

School District:Newton School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Bowen Elementary School 280 Cypress Street, Newton, MA 02459	K-5	1.4 mi
Charles E Brown Middle School 125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton, MA 02459	6-8	2.1 mi
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	9-12	1.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 24 Essex Rd

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/22/2025

Sold

$5,800,000

-0.85%

MLS

9/20/2025

Listed

$5,850,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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Beds
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24 Essex Road, Newton, MA 02467 (MLS# 73433555) is a Land Residential property that was sold at $5,800,000 on October 22, 2025. This property was listed by Melissa Dailey from our Wellesley Office.Want to learn more about 24 Essex Road? Do you have questions about finding other Land Residential real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

24 Essex Rd Newton, MA 02467