26 Berkshire Rd

2,151 Sq. Ft.
$535 / Sq. Ft.
2,151
Sq. Ft.
$535
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Wonderful Center Entrance Colonial beautifully situated in a highly desirable neighborhood around the corner from Bullough's Pond. Living Room features original gum wood columns and beamed ceiling, a brick fireplace, hardwood floors, natural sunlight and French doors leading to the sky-lit den. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2001 with custom fire slate countertops backed by handmade tiles made from the wood kiln of Chris Gustafson, a nationally recognized artist from Massachusetts, Viking...Wonderful Center Entrance Colonial beautifully situated in a highly desirable neighborhood around the corner from Bullough's Pond. Living Room features original gum wood columns and beamed ceiling, a brick fireplace, hardwood floors, natural sunlight and French doors leading to the sky-lit den. The kitchen was completely renovated in 2001 with custom fire slate countertops backed by handmade tiles made from the wood kiln of Chris Gustafson, a nationally recognized artist from Massachusetts, Viking Gas Range-4 Burner plus griddle, GE Profile Refrigerator and 2015 Bosch dishwasher. In addition to seating at the peninsula, there is a generous dining area looking out to the backyard deck and lush grounds. The current homeowners over the past 24 years have proudly maintained and improved upon this property.
  1. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 26 Berkshire Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newtonville
Area
MA-Newton-Newtonville, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 07:26 AM

Property Details for 26 Berkshire Road

StatusSold
MLS #71994683
Days on Market91
Taxes$9,229 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1923
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

Sold By The Realty Concierge, Katherine Rielly

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Building Information for 26 Berkshire Road

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,425 SF

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$6,500 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,731

Property Taxes

$769

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Berkshire Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2151.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cabot
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Office, Study
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Spa Features: Private
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 288.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 189.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 336.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 686753
  • Assessments: $811,000
  • Book: 21184
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Heat Zones: 3
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 26 Berkshire Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 22, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73517360

—
May 18, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73517360

—
May 13, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73517360

$1,699,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/22/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73517360

—
05/18/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73517360

—
05/13/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73517360

$1,699,000

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

Public Records for 26 Berkshire Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,218,800Additions$203,000Total$1,421,800
Tax Record2025$13,934 ($1,161 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,151 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt946 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:040 L:0002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 26 Berkshire 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
Cabot
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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Listing Courtesy of Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

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