Luxurious Colonial Revival home, offering the ultimate in style, comfort & prestige, situated on a bucolic 3/4 acre of manicured gardens & land. This spacious & elegant home features 6,000 SF interior with 5 bedrooms (all ensuite baths), 6.5 bathrooms, totally updated kitchen with top of the line appliances (Sub Zero,Miele,Wolf), & a large central workspace with granite top & cascades of light throughout.There are glass folding doors from the kitchen to a lovely deck for entertaining & outdoor dining. Next to the home is a 2 bay garage with a lower basement area for storage. There is a media room that opens to the back terrace. On the lower level is a Lap Pool Room with a heated swim in place pool, next to a full bath/steam room.This exceptional property has incorporated the finest elements of the present while maintaining the architectural integrity of the past. Located on a Cul-De-Sac it is close to shops, schools,transportation,trains, MA Pike etc.
Sold for $4,500,000
$4,500,000
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465
5beds
6,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1898
0.71 Acres Lot
$4,511,000 Zestimate®
$750/sqft
$5,749 Estimated rent
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$4,511,000
$4.20M - $4.87M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: November 13, 2025 at 12:11pm
Listed by:
Sheri Flagler 617-821-0040,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Sarina Steinmetz
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73388985
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 6
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Area: 382.71
- Dimensions: 27.5 x 13.92
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 192.11
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 15.17
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 192.11
- Dimensions: 12.67 x 15.17
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 272.25
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.5
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 191.67
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.67
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble
- Area: 130.24
- Dimensions: 10.08 x 12.92
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Area: 54.08
- Dimensions: 4.92 x 11
Bathroom 3
- Area: 54.49
- Dimensions: 4.92 x 11.08
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 362.94
- Dimensions: 23.17 x 15.67
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Wet Bar
- Area: 343.75
- Dimensions: 22.92 x 15
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Main
- Area: 270.69
- Dimensions: 17.75 x 15.25
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main
- Area: 240.13
- Dimensions: 12.58 x 19.08
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Washer/Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Sun Room, Kitchen, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,000
- Total interior livable area: 6,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Porch, Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, ET Irrigation Controller
Lot
- Size: 0.71 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 686281
- Zoning: SF
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial Revival
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Green energy
- Water conservation: ET Irrigation Controller
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: West Newton Hill
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/13/2025 | Sold | $4,500,000$750/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388985 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2025 | Contingent | $4,500,000$750/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388985 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000+164.7%$750/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73388985 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2011 | Listing removed | $1,700,000$283/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #71221672 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2011 | Price change | $1,700,000+9.7%$283/sqft |
Source: Visual Tour #71221672 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,482 +3.4% | $3,518,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $33,341 +3.5% | $3,416,100 +8% |
| 2023 | $32,200 +4.5% | $3,163,100 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cabot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cabot
- Middle: Day Junior High
- High: Newton North
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02465
- West Newton
- 20 Birch Hill Rd