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Property Description
This elegant European-style country home is located in one of Old Chestnut Hill's most desirable neighborhoods, ideal for modern family living and entertaining. The chef's kitchen opens to a sun-filled family room and connects to both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The first floor also features a spacious living room and cozy library, both with fireplaces. Upstairs, the expansive primary suite includes dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bath with soaking tub and large shower. Four additional bedrooms and two baths complete the second floor. The third floor offers a bright new gym with skylights and a full bath with steam shower. The walk-out garden level includes a playroom, full bath, movie theater with Savant system, and dining area. Beautifully landscaped grounds feature two patios, a large play area, and a heated driveway. Steps to the T, the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, and the shops and restaurants at The Street.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 85 Gate House Rd
General
- Sold For: $3,855,000
- Taxes: $38,052 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MLSPin
- MLS ID: 73484332
- Added to Site: 207 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Interior Features: Library, Exercise Room, Media Room, Play Room, Bathroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 5
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Bathroom 1: Second
- Bathroom 2: Second
- Bathroom 3: Second
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Yes, Second
- Bedroom 2: Second
- Bedroom 3: Second
- Bedroom 4: Second
Other Rooms
- Living Room: First
- Family Room: First
- Kitchen: First
- Dining Room: First
- Laundry: In Basement
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Other
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Location
- Area: Chestnut Hill
- County: Middlesex
- Driving Directions: Essex to Gate House Road Waze
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Forced Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Finished
- Roof: Shingle
- Square Feet: 8,000
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Living Area: 8,000 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1928
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Greenhouse
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
- Lot Dimensions: .5
- Frontage: Private Road
- Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $481.88
- Tax Amount: $38,052
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: S:63 B:027 L:0016, 699665
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Schools
Schools serving 85 Gate House Rd
School District:Newton School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bowen Elementary School 280 Cypress Street, Newton, MA 02459 | K-5 | 1.3 mi |
Oak Hill Middle School, Newton, MA 130 Wheeler Road, Newton, MA 02459 | 6-8 | 2 mi |
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459 | 9-12 | 1.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 85 Gate House Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/24/2026
Sold
$3,855,000
-3.5%
MLS
4/30/2026
Price Reduced
$3,995,000
-6.98%
MLS
3/09/2026
Listed
$4,295,000
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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.
85 Gate House Road, Newton, MA 02467 (MLS# 73484332) is a Single Family property that was sold at $3,855,000 on September 24, 2026. This property was listed by Chamberlain Group from our Brookline-Newton-Chestnut Hill Regional Office.Want to learn more about 85 Gate House Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


