Last Sold Price
5 beds3,362 sqft$684/sqft
48 Philmore Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Inviting and exceptional south facing Tudor Revival nestled on a tree-lined cul-de-sac bordering the coveted 71 acre Newton Commonwealth Golf Course near the Ward School and Boston College. This home offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty. Featuring 11 spacious rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. An updated eat in kitchen opens to a magnificent vaulted ceiling familyroom with three walls of windows, creating a bright, airy gathering space. The direct access to...Inviting and exceptional south facing Tudor Revival nestled on a tree-lined cul-de-sac bordering the coveted 71 acre Newton Commonwealth Golf Course near the Ward School and Boston College. This home offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty. Featuring 11 spacious rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. An updated eat in kitchen opens to a magnificent vaulted ceiling familyroom with three walls of windows, creating a bright, airy gathering space. The direct access to the deck from the kitchen or family room is perfect for outdoor dining and BBQ's. Beautiful first floor work from home private study! With generous living and entertaining spaces throughout, including a formal dining room and a timeless classic living room, this home is designed for a lifestyle to suit most! Additional highlights include the lower level 5th bedroom, bath and the 'ping-pong' game room. Direct access to an oversized 2-car garage. A wonderful home in a sensational neighborhood.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/12/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Margie and Jon Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Igor Burlak • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  3. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  4. Listed by Jonathan Ufland • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 48 Philmore Road

Status
MLS #
73424616
Days on Market
44
Taxes
$20,400 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1935
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

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Median sold price

$2,110,500

Avg days on market

16

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

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Location

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Building Information for 48 Philmore Road

Stories-Year Built1935Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,073 SF

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$13,391 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,691

Property Taxes

$1,700

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Property Information for 48 Philmore Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3362.0
  • Color: Brick
  • 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: Ward
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Ward School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Game Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Picture, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s)
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Screens, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
  • Frontage Type: Golf Course
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City View(s), Scenic View(s), City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 249.75
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 190.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.25
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.333333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 135.194444444
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.083333333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.333333333
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 93.104166666
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.25
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.083333333
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 189.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.5
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.881944444
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.916666666
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.416666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 45.138888888
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.333333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.416666666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 46.708333333
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Length: 9.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom3 Width: 4.916666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 189.708333333
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 14.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.083333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 479.527777777
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Family Room Length: 23.583333333
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 20.333333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 302.027777777
  • Kitchen Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 27.666666666
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.916666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 36'4X10'6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 343.541666666
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.25
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.166666666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 215.486111111
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Ceiling - Half-Vaulted
  • Room Office Length: 17.833333333
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 12.083333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 703285
  • Assessments: $2,082,600
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 48 Philmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 12, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73424616

$2,300,000
Oct 16, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73424616

Oct 7, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73424616

$2,399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/12/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73424616

$2,300,000
10/16/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73424616

10/07/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73424616

$2,399,000

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

Public Records for 48 Philmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,360,900Additions$721,700Total$2,082,600
Tax Record2025$20,409 ($1,701 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,987 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,987 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,244 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,073 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:014 L:0007

Schools near 48 Philmore 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 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 48 Philmore Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,300,000
5
3,362
9,073
$992,500
4
2,320
7,682
$3,480,000
5
4,488
10,274
$1
4
2,043
7,407
$1,300,000
4
2,833
8,443
$705,000
4
1,908
9,694

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