$4,295,000

42 Lawrence Rd, Newton, MA 02467

6 beds |
5 baths |
4,874 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1902
0.56acre lot
2 car garage
$881/sqft
Listed 8 days ago

Property Description

Step into timeless elegance at 42 Lawrence Road. This stately residence, set on an expansive 1/2+ acre lot in Olde Chestnut Hill, is a masterpiece with its award-winning garden—a tranquil haven of color and beauty. The sweeping staircase greets you in the gracious foyer. The 1st floor offers ideal spaces for entertaining or for quiet hours in front of a fireplace, featuring high ceilings, large windows, & well-proportioned rooms. The living room opens onto a conservatory for year-round gardening, & out to the patio with water feature for warm-weather gatherings. The dining room & study each have a FP. The kitchen has been updated with new wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. The 2d floor has a primary sanctuary with FP, en-suite bath, walk-in closet; 3 add'l BRs; laundry; & 2 add'l shared baths, both renovated 2023-24. You'll find 2 add'l BR, bath & attic space on the 3d floor. Located near the serene Houghton Garden and all that Chestnut Hill offers, this home is a rare find.

Listing Status:: Active
Date Added:: March 4, 2026
Data Last Updated:: March 12, 2026 at 4:08PM
Listing Office:: Compass : 781-365-9954
Listing Agent:: Donahue Maley and Burns Team :
MLS ID:: 73482790

General: ClosetBathroom - With Shower StallCloset - LinenBathroom - With TubBedroomBathroomInternet Available - Unknown
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterSolar Hot WaterRangeDishwasherRefrigerator
Laundry: Washer HookupSecond Floor
Basement: FullSump Pump
Flooring: WoodTileFlooring - Stone/Ceramic TileFlooring - Wood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirElectric BaseboardNatural Gas
Fireplace: Dining RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomMaster BedroomBedroomFireplaceFireplaces: 6

General: PorchPatioProfessional LandscapingFenced YardGardenGreenhouse
Style: Colonial
Parking: DetachedOff StreetParking spaces: 5

Roofing: Shingle
General: Stone

Road/Access: Public
Originating MLS: MLS Property Information Network
County: Middlesex

Zoning: SR1S:63 B:025 L:0002699621
Fencing: Fenced/EnclosedFenced

Utilities: for Gas RangeWasher Hookup
Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer

Source: MLS Property Information Network

This listing courtesy of Donahue Maley and Burns Team , Compass

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Location

Schools Nearby

Ward Elementary School

10 Dolphin Rd, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades KG-5

0.87 miles away

Oak Hill Middle School

130 Wheeler Rd, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades 6-8

1.72 miles away

Newton South High School

140 Brandeis Rd, Newton Center, MA, 02459

Grades 9-12

1.33 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.