Last Sold Price
5 beds3,131 sqft$703/sqft
26 Saxon Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

Newton Center. Located just a block from Crystal Lake & nestled on a generous 8,068 sq ft lot, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom shingle & stone style home offers comfort & elegance. Spanning over 3,031 sq ft of living space, this home welcomes you with a warm living room, complete with a cozy fireplace & coffered ceilings as well as an inviting sitting room & formal dining area. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the updated kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line Wolfe oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator,...Newton Center. Located just a block from Crystal Lake & nestled on a generous 8,068 sq ft lot, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom shingle & stone style home offers comfort & elegance. Spanning over 3,031 sq ft of living space, this home welcomes you with a warm living room, complete with a cozy fireplace & coffered ceilings as well as an inviting sitting room & formal dining area. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the updated kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line Wolfe oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, & Miele microwave/steam oven leading to a bright family room with skylights that leads to a yard with bluestone patios. Upstairs, find a primary suite with fireplace,sauna & soaking tub alongside 2 well-appointed bedrooms + an add'l full bath. The3rd floor surprises with 2 more bedrooms, while the lower level features a playroom. Carport parking. Recent updates include a newer roof (2007), furnace (2020) & fence (2020) & most windows Close to schools, shops, T and more!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/01/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. Jamie Genser

    Jamie Genser

    Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

    P: (617) 731-2447

Property Details for 26 Saxon Road

Status
MLS #
73381406
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$15,851 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1906
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Craftsman
Style
Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,975,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

103.8%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 26 Saxon Road

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,068 SF

Payment Calculator

$12,503 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,182

Property Taxes

$1,321

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Saxon Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
  • Current Financing: FHA
  • Living Area: 3131.0
  • Color: tan
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo
  • Interior Features: Office, Play Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
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 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Car port. heated bathroom flooring in 2nd floor baths,surround sound in media room,bamboo floors on 2nd floor,heated towel rack
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:52 B:017 L:0011,694646
  • Assessments: $1,617,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Other
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 26 Saxon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 1, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381406

$2,200,000
Jun 4, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381406

Jun 4, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381406

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/01/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73381406

$2,200,000
06/04/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73381406

06/04/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73381406

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

Public Records for 26 Saxon Road

Taxable ValueLand$946,200Additions$671,200Total$1,617,400
Tax Record2025$15,851 ($1,321 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,670 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,670 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt531 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1906Year Renovated1906ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:52 B:017 L:0011

Schools near 26 Saxon 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 - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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: 26 Saxon Road, Newton, MA 02461
$2,200,000
5
3,131
8,068
$1,100,000
5
2,892
5,604
6
4.5
3,358
11,846
6
1.5
2,511
11,032
4
3
2,775
8,025
$1,127,000
6
2,709
9,151

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