The 4-level home has been enjoyed by the same family for over 60 years. The side entrance colonial consists of a large foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen with egress to rear deck and stairs with a half-bath and laundry room. The second floor has four bedrooms with a walk-up staircase to huge insulated attic area offering potential renovation. The basement has 9' ceilings with a bonus room with outdoor access. The oversized garage is attached to the house by a covered breezeway porch area. The location is central within walking distance to Riverside MBTA, commuter rail, parks, shopping, and Lasell University. The home requires only the new owner's touch to be enjoyed for the next 60 years. Buyers and Contractors alike will love the spacious and versatile layout of the floors to faciliate easy renovations and updates.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Fuses, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Williams
Middle Or Junior School: Brown
High School: Newton South
Location Information
Directions: LEXINGTON ST TO CENTRAL; TURN RIGHT; LEFT ONTO LEIGHTON; RIGHT ONTO OAKWOOD
UnparsedAddress: 12 Oakwood Road, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,656
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 635453S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Williams Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
10/10
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