16 Merrill Rd

Newton, MA 02459

$4,895,000
Price
6
Beds
7,667 Sq. Ft.
$638 / Sq. Ft.
7,667
Sq. Ft.
$638
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 1916 Colonial retains the details that define its charm, with a 2016 renovation that adds ease and comfort to everyday living. Sun-filled rooms, custom finishes, and thoughtful layout create a natural flow for daily living and entertaining. Landscaped .39AC grounds, pool, & patio extend the living space outdoors. 2-story foyer connects living room w/ fireplace, library, & dining. Bright, contemporary kitchen features an oversized island, loads of cabinetry, butler’s...Set on a quiet cul-de-sac, this 1916 Colonial retains the details that define its charm, with a 2016 renovation that adds ease and comfort to everyday living. Sun-filled rooms, custom finishes, and thoughtful layout create a natural flow for daily living and entertaining. Landscaped .39AC grounds, pool, & patio extend the living space outdoors. 2-story foyer connects living room w/ fireplace, library, & dining. Bright, contemporary kitchen features an oversized island, loads of cabinetry, butler’s pantry, & eat-in area that opens to a family room w/ built-ins. South-facing doors open to patio, pool, & level yard. Mudroom w/ cubbies, full bath, & attached 2-car garage. Primary Suite w/ sitting area, spa-like bath, & generous walk-in closet. Add’l en-suite bedroom, 2 beds w/ shared bath, & laundry complete floor. 2 beds share Jack-and-Jill bath on 3rd floor. Lower level has own entrance, movie theater, gym, rec room, 1/2 bath, & 2nd laundry. Minutes from Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre,

Listing Agents

  1. Hilary Maddox Team

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    Listing Agent

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  3. Hilary Maddox

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Property Details for 16 Merrill Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2026 11:29 AM

Property Details for 16 Merrill Road

StatusNew
MLS #73501092
Days on Market2
Taxes$47,781 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1916
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 16 Merrill Road

Stories-Year Built1916Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 17,170 SF

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Property Information for 16 Merrill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 7667.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bedroom, Bathroom, Media Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Surround Sound, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Covered, Pool - Inground Heated, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground Heated, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate, Metal
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 301.777777777
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Window Seat
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.666666666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.166666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 217.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.666666666
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.333333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 202.722222222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.833333333
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.666666666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 235.083333333
  • Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Closet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.166666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 139.027777777
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 12.833333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.833333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 82.125
  • Bathroom3 Length: 12.166666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.75
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 228.625
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Dining Room Length: 15.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.75
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 468.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 24.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 19.5
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 435.416666666
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Storage,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 27.5
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.833333333
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9'5X9'
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 387.166666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.25
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.333333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Irrigation water source is a private well on-site. Renovation and addition in 2006. A house fire occurred prior to the developer's extensive renovation in 2016.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 697915
  • Assessments: $4,931,000
  • Book: 69776
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 16 Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501092

$4,895,000—
Aug 15, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72192916

$3,650,000—
Jul 7, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72192916

—
Jul 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72192916

$3,750,000—
Oct 31, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582285505

$1,887,000

+826.0% / yr

May 5, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326617987

$1—
Apr 7, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598386

$1—
Mar 16, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598348

$1—
Mar 5, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326597594

$1

-98.6% / yr

Nov 1, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153804551

$1,630,000—
Oct 29, 2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70094238

$1,630,000—
Sep 30, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70094238

—
Sep 30, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70094238

—
Sep 22, 2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #30807523

$1,729,000—
Sep 22, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70094238

$1,679,000—
Jan 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30807523

$1,729,000—
Jan 5, 2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #30784845

$1,729,000—
Oct 29, 2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30784845

$1,775,000—
Jul 5, 2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30665551

$3,000,000—
Nov 5, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30665551

$3,000,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73501092

$4,895,000
08/15/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72192916

$3,650,000
07/07/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72192916

—
07/05/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72192916

$3,750,000
10/31/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #582285505

$1,887,000

+826.0% / yr

05/05/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326617987

$1
04/07/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598386

$1
03/16/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598348

$1
03/05/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326597594

$1

-98.6% / yr

11/01/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153804551

$1,630,000
10/29/2004

Sold

MLS PIN #70094238

$1,630,000
09/30/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70094238

—
09/30/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70094238

—
09/22/2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #30807523

$1,729,000
09/22/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70094238

$1,679,000
01/28/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30807523

$1,729,000
01/05/2004

Canceled

MLS PIN #30784845

$1,729,000
10/29/2003

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30784845

$1,775,000
07/05/2003

Expired

MLS PIN #30665551

$3,000,000
11/05/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30665551

$3,000,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 16 Merrill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,856,600Additions$2,839,600Total$4,696,200
Tax Record2025$46,023 ($3,835 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt5,820 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,820 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt643 SqFtStories3Lot Size17,170 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1916ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:009 L:0002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 16 Merrill Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ward Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bigelow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mount Alvernia Academy
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 16 Merrill Road, Newton, MA 02459

16 Merrill Road is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02459. This property was listed for sale on April 14, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $4,895,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on August 15, 2017. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 16 Merrill Road is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 7,667 sqft single family home built in 1916.

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