Last Sold Price
3 beds2,300 sqft$609/sqft
29 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460

Description

A light-filled Dutch Colonial home rich in character and architectural detail, with an easy, connected flow, set on a quiet, tree-lined dead end street in a truly special Newtonville neighborhood. A beautiful 4 season sunroom with wood detailing and walls of windows welcomes you in, ideal for morning coffee or a work-from-home space. The family room with wood burning fireplace flows into the dining room with classic built ins. The updated kitchen opens to a newer deck and a private backyard with...A light-filled Dutch Colonial home rich in character and architectural detail, with an easy, connected flow, set on a quiet, tree-lined dead end street in a truly special Newtonville neighborhood. A beautiful 4 season sunroom with wood detailing and walls of windows welcomes you in, ideal for morning coffee or a work-from-home space. The family room with wood burning fireplace flows into the dining room with classic built ins. The updated kitchen opens to a newer deck and a private backyard with gorgeous afternoon sun and a beautifully landscaped garden. A half bath completes this level. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms, including a primary with en suite bath with heated floors and Toto bidet, plus a 2nd updated full bath. Finished lower level and walk up 3rd floor offer flexibility and storage. Freshly painted throughout with refinished hardwood floors and a 1 car garage. The Charles River Path at the end of the street adds a fun lifestyle element, with Newtonville’s shopping close by.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen Chinitz • Engel & Volkers Wellesley

Property Details for 29 Thaxter Road

Status
MLS #
73509049
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$9,570 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1926
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newtonville
Area
MA-Newton-Newtonville, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Wellesley, Karen Chinitz

Sold By Jason Mitchell Group, Nick Nahid

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Building Information for 29 Thaxter Road

Stories-Year Built1926Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 5,000 SF

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$7,914 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,116

Property Taxes

$798

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 29 Thaxter Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2300.0
  • Color: Light Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Horace Mann
  • High School: Newton North Hs
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished, Interior Access
  • 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: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Beadboard, Pantry, Media Room, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Deck - Composite
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Attic Access,Remodeled,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 64.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bidet
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 48.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 180.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 208.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X14
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:21 B:005 L:0007,684279
  • Assessments: $976,500
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 29 Thaxter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 22, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73509049

$1,400,000
May 15, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73509049

Apr 30, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73509049

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/22/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73509049

$1,400,000
05/15/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73509049

04/30/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73509049

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

Public Records for 29 Thaxter Road

Taxable ValueLand$775,700Additions$200,800Total$976,500
Tax Record2025$9,570 ($798 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,850 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt674 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:21 B:005 L:0007

Schools near 29 Thaxter 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 - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Jewish Community Day School
PrivateK to 8

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: 29 Thaxter Road, Newton, MA 02460
$1,400,000
3
2,300
5,000
$475,000
3
1
1,571
$599,000
4
1,452
5,000
2
1
850
5,000
$354,000
3
1,350
5,000
$1
2
915
5,000

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