Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds4,050 sqft$758/sqft
20 Risley Rd, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
2003Year Built
$758/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Timeless elegance and modern sophistication converge in this expansive Cape Colonial, perfectly sited on one of West Newton Hill’s most coveted streets. With a highly desirable floor plan, the home boasts sun-filled rooms, exquisite proportions, and seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining. Rich architectural details; intricate moldings, and multiple fireplaces, add classic charm, while expansive windows fill every space with natural light. The modern chef’s kitchen, with custom cabinetry,...Timeless elegance and modern sophistication converge in this expansive Cape Colonial, perfectly sited on one of West Newton Hill’s most coveted streets. With a highly desirable floor plan, the home boasts sun-filled rooms, exquisite proportions, and seamless flow for everyday living and entertaining. Rich architectural details; intricate moldings, and multiple fireplaces, add classic charm, while expansive windows fill every space with natural light. The modern chef’s kitchen, with custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, and a breakfast nook, opens to a sun-drenched family room, creating a warm, inviting hub. Upstairs, en-suite bedrooms ensure privacy, while the primary suite offers a serene retreat with cathedral ceilings. A finished lower level with a guest suite and kitchenette adds versatility. Complete with a two-bay garage and surrounded by tree-lined streets just minutes from Boston, this residence offers architectural refinement, modern livability, and an unparalleled location.
Listing closed: 05/20/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73481710

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Sold By Preservation Properties, Amy Kaplan

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Property Information for 20 Risley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $22,725 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: West Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 6
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,770 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4050.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Features
Interior Features
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: 4 bedrooms per public record plus a study and 5th bedroom on lower floor
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688433
  • Assessments: $2,318,900
  • Book: 42929
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Risley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 20, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73481710

$3,068,000
Mar 18, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73481710

Mar 18, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73481710

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/20/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73481710

$3,068,000
03/18/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73481710

03/18/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73481710

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

Public Records for 20 Risley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,245,500Additions$1,073,400Total$2,318,900
Tax Record2025$22,725 ($1,894 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,181 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,181 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,980 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,770 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:058 L:0007

Schools near 20 Risley Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Risley Road, Newton, MA 02465
$3,068,000
4
4,050
11,770
$835,000
4
2,688
9,736
$2,100,000
4
2,984
12,933
$1,243,300
5
9,999
10,478
$1,545,000
4
2,956
13,568
3
3.5
2,941
14,092

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