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Listing broker remarks

Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in Olde Chestnut Hill - this grand turn of the century victorian home is situated on almost 1 acre and offers mature trees and plantings, a large private back yard, and a separate 2+ car barn. Walking distance to many area amenities and public transportation, this elegant home is perfectly sighted away from the street and offers supreme privacy. Many restored historical details include a formal foyer with grand staircase, multiple fireplaces, and reclaimed hardwood flooring. Flooded with natural light this gracious home offers a large eat-in kitchen that overlooks the back yard, a banquet sized formal dining room, and a double parlor that is ideal for entertaining. The second floor of the home is complete with 4+ bedrooms, including a bright primary bedroom with en suite bath and study. The top floor boasts 3+ bedroom, large laundry room. Abundant storage throughout, partially finished basement, plus an outdoor covered loggia in the heart of Chestnut Hill— Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston

Key details

  • 8,485 sq ft
  • 40,025 lot sq ft
  • 9 beds
  • 5.5 baths
  • 1880 built
  • $663 / sq ft
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠6⁠9⁠9⁠0⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
394 Hammond St
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02467
Deed (Bk/Pg)
82536 / 573

Historic designations

National Register
Old Chestnut Hill Historic District
Local Historic District
Chestnut Hill Historic District
MACRIS Inventory
Burrage, Charles H. - Bigelow, Alanson House

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Newton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.