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.
Sold for $3,855,000
$3,855,000
85 Gate House Rd, Newton, MA 02467
5beds
8,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
0.5 Acres Lot
$3,656,700 Zestimate®
$482/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
Home value
$3,656,700
$3.36M - $3.99M
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Sun-filled family roomHeated drivewayExpansive primary suiteTwo patiosBeautifully landscaped groundsLarge play areaDual walk-in closets
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Listed by:
Chamberlain Group 617-967-4046,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline 617-731-2447
Bought with:
Alina Wang Team
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73484332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Library, Exercise Room, Media Room, Play Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,000
- Total interior livable area: 8,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,254
- Finished area below ground: 1,746
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Greenhouse, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Other
Lot
- Size: 0.5 Acres
- Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Greenhouse
- Parcel number: S:63 B:027 L:0016,699665
- Zoning: SR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other (See Remarks)
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $482/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $3,882,900
- Annual tax amount: $38,052
- Date on market: 4/11/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Sold | $3,855,000-3.5%$482/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Pending sale | $3,995,000$499/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Price change | $3,995,000-7%$499/sqft |
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| 3/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $4,295,000-1.8%$537/sqft |
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| 12/19/2025 | Listing removed | $4,375,000$547/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73373833 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,375,000+90.2%$547/sqft |
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| 4/18/2025 | Listing removed | $16,500$2/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73326696 Report a problem | ||
| 1/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $16,500$2/sqft |
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| 3/6/2017 | Listing removed | $16,500$2/sqft |
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| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $16,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2010 | Sold | $2,300,000-13.2%$288/sqft |
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| 9/25/2010 | Listed for sale | $2,650,000+292.6%$331/sqft |
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| 6/30/1995 | Sold | $675,000$84/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,052 +3.4% | $3,882,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $36,793 +3.9% | $3,769,800 +8.4% |
| 2023 | $35,413 +4.5% | $3,478,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $33,885 +3.3% | $3,221,000 +5.6% |
| 2021 | $32,810 +6.2% | $3,049,300 +3% |
| 2020 | $30,903 +2.9% | $2,960,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $30,032 +0.3% | $2,873,900 +3.9% |
| 2018 | $29,938 +3.1% | $2,766,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $29,027 +4.6% | $2,610,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $27,762 +4.9% | $2,439,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $26,470 +0.3% | $2,279,900 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $26,389 +5.5% | $2,177,300 |
| 2013 | $25,017 +2.9% | $2,177,300 |
| 2012 | $24,320 +4.7% | $2,177,300 +2.2% |
| 2011 | $23,219 +2.6% | $2,130,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $22,628 +2.4% | $2,173,700 -2% |
| 2009 | $22,092 +2.7% | $2,218,100 |
| 2008 | $21,516 +1.9% | $2,218,100 -2% |
| 2007 | $21,121 +2.7% | $2,263,800 +3% |
| 2006 | $20,572 +3.7% | $2,197,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $19,844 +1.5% | $2,093,200 +9.2% |
| 2004 | $19,548 +4.6% | $1,916,500 +12% |
| 2003 | $18,686 +9.9% | $1,711,200 |
| 2002 | $17,009 +9% | $1,711,200 +32.2% |
| 2000 | $15,609 +4.8% | $1,294,300 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $14,898 | $1,177,700 |
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Neighborhood: 02467
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10BowenGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02467
- 85 Gate House Rd
