Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,668 sqft

56 W Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$618/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charming 1940s brick Tudor style home with only two owners—don’t miss your chance to become the third! This 3BR, 2.5BA house features original details like subway tile, natural woodwork, and original wood floors and moldings. Enjoy all-day sun in the wraparound yard , a large mahogany deck, and organic landscaping that blooms spring–fall, including a strawberry patch and Concord grapes. Inside includes a formal dining room with custom built-ins, a sunroom overlooking gardens, a full kitchen, and...Charming 1940s brick Tudor style home with only two owners—don’t miss your chance to become the third! This 3BR, 2.5BA house features original details like subway tile, natural woodwork, and original wood floors and moldings. Enjoy all-day sun in the wraparound yard , a large mahogany deck, and organic landscaping that blooms spring–fall, including a strawberry patch and Concord grapes. Inside includes a formal dining room with custom built-ins, a sunroom overlooking gardens, a full kitchen, and a finished basement. Two bonus rooms offer space for guests, offices, or a pantry. Ample storage in the attic, finished crawl space, and garage. Located on a one-block street with driveway parking for three and on-street parking. Walking distance to Ward Elementary and Bigelow Middle schools, multiple places of worship, the Green Line T, Newton Center, and nearby restaurant and bakery on Commonwealth Ave. Easy access to Mass Pike. A rare find that blends character, charm, and convenience.
Listing Agents
  1. Michael Rothstein

    Michael Rothstein

    Listing Agent

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    mrothstein@hammondre.com

    P: (617) 731-4644

    M: (617) 470-3165

  2. Kathy Halley

    Kathy Halley

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Hammond Residential Real Estate

    khalley@hammondre.com

    P: (617) 731-4644

    M: (617) 935-9294

Listing closed: 08/26/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73353189
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Median sold price

$1,725,000

Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Property Information for 56 West Boulevard Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,744 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Garden, Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,588 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2668.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • 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
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • 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
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: Basement
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Crown Molding
  • 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
  • Disclosures: Approximate years of upgrades: Roof 2003-2004; HVAC 2003; Kitchen remodel 2003; Basement finished 2015. Past termite damage repaired. Sellers will consider offers that include Buyer Broker compensation.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:73 B:033 L:0002,703550
  • Assessments: $1,402,400
  • Book: 1513
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 56 West Boulevard Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 26, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73353189

$1,650,000—
Jul 29, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73353189

—
Jul 29, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73353189

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/26/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73353189

$1,650,000
07/29/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73353189

—
07/29/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73353189

—

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

Public records

56 West Boulevard Road

Beds

3

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,168 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,168 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

972 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 56 West Boulevard 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 - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mt Alvernia High School
Private7 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: 56 West Boulevard Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3
2,668
10,588
$800,000
3
2,154
9,564
$1,040,000
4
2,834
11,474
$1
3
3
1,752
5,393
$1,270,000
4
2,943
12,982
$1
4
3,105
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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Michael Rothstein; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Kathy Halley

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