Old Chestnut Hill Historic District

The Old Chestnut Hill Historic District in Newton is a residential area with Renaissance Revival homes on tree-lined streets. It contains around 132 buildings set across about 98 acres and stretches mainly along Hammond Street and Chestnut Hill Road.

The area began to develop after 1886 when the railroad brought access and wealthy families built homes here. A notable train station from this period was designed by the well-known architect H. H. Richardson.

The neighborhood shows how wealthy Bostonians wanted to live in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The homes and tree-lined streets reflect a lifestyle that combined nature with urban refinement.

The district is easy to explore on foot since homes and parks are spread along connected streets. In the south there are connections to the MBTA Green Line for those who prefer public transit.

The Hammond House on Old Orchard Road dates to around 1700 and is one of the oldest structures in all of Newton. Today this building stands as a quiet reminder of the area's early settlement amid the grand homes of the 1800s.

Location: Newton

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.32920,-71.16670

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:11