Built circa 1913, this three bedroom home has had many upgrades in the last ten years including windows, siding, front porch and steps, and 2 car garage. The open plan living room, dining room, and foyer lead to the kitchen with an eating area overlooking the level backyard. Bonus spaces include play and storage spaces in the 3rd floor and basement. There is even a puppet theatre! Near public transportation, shops, restaurants, and outdoor activity spaces.. A trail to conservation land along a Charles River inlet and the Auburndale Cove starts directly across the road. The Islington Peninsula is a tight knit community along the Charles River.
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$698Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Grissom• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Barrie Wheeler• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Character galore, wonderful land, great location - all in this rarely available Islington Peninsule neighborhood! Spacious 3BR, 2.5 BA Colonial w/ open flrplan & grt period detail. Large LR w/beamed ceilings & FP, FDR w/ china cabinet, airy & updtd EIK w/full yard views. Beautiful new marble bath w/ soaker tub, 3 roomy BRs, loads of closet space. Bonus 3rd floor playrooms & bsmt space. 12,000+ sf prof landscaped grounds w/underground sprinklers, level/fenced back. The complete package!
MLS PIN #30660812
Apr 15, 2003
Sold
$700,000
$286/sq ft
Jan 29, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 22, 2002
Listed
$699,000
$285/sq ft
RARELY AVAILABLE TURN OF THE CENTURY HOME ON MUCH DESIRED ISLINGTON PENINSULA! SHORT WALK TO ENJOY NATURE WITH BREATHTAKING RIVER VIEWS. UNIQUE NEIGHBORHOOD WITH WEBSITE. WALK TO BUS, "T" AND RAIL. NEED 24 HOUR NOTICE TO SHOW.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,784 (+3.8%)
$1,104,800 + $420,900
$1,525,700
2025
$14,239 (+3.4%)
$1,052,200 + $400,800
$1,453,000
2024
$13,768 (+4.7%)
$1,021,600 + $389,100
$1,410,700
2023
$13,151 (+4.5%)
$790,800 + $501,000
$1,291,800
2022
$12,583 (+3.6%)
$732,200 + $463,900
$1,196,100
2021
$12,142 (+3.1%)
$690,800 + $437,600
$1,128,400
2020
$11,778 (+2.9%)
$690,800 + $437,400
$1,128,200
2019
$11,446 (+6.3%)
$670,700 + $424,600
$1,095,300
2018
$10,772 (+5.3%)
$605,700 + $389,900
$995,600
2017
$10,225 (+4.6%)
$571,400 + $348,100
$919,500
2016
$9,779 (+4.9%)
$534,000 + $325,300
$859,300
2015
$9,324 (+0.4%)
$499,100 + $304,000
$803,100
2014
$9,291 (+5.5%)
$458,000 + $308,600
$766,600
2013
$8,808 (+4.4%)
$458,000 + $308,600
$766,600
2012
$8,436 (+2.0%)
$458,000 + $297,200
$755,200
2011
$8,274 (+2.6%)
$461,400 + $297,700
$759,100
2010
$8,064 (+2.4%)
$470,800 + $303,800
$774,600
2009
$7,872
$480,400 + $310,000
$790,400
Tax history for 16 Islington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,784 (+3.8%)
$1,104,800 + $420,900
$1,525,700
2025
$14,239 (+3.4%)
$1,052,200 + $400,800
$1,453,000
2024
$13,768 (+4.7%)
$1,021,600 + $389,100
$1,410,700
2023
$13,151 (+4.5%)
$790,800 + $501,000
$1,291,800
2022
$12,583 (+3.6%)
$732,200 + $463,900
$1,196,100
2021
$12,142 (+3.1%)
$690,800 + $437,600
$1,128,400
2020
$11,778 (+2.9%)
$690,800 + $437,400
$1,128,200
2019
$11,446 (+6.3%)
$670,700 + $424,600
$1,095,300
2018
$10,772 (+5.3%)
$605,700 + $389,900
$995,600
2017
$10,225 (+4.6%)
$571,400 + $348,100
$919,500
2016
$9,779 (+4.9%)
$534,000 + $325,300
$859,300
2015
$9,324 (+0.4%)
$499,100 + $304,000
$803,100
2014
$9,291 (+5.5%)
$458,000 + $308,600
$766,600
2013
$8,808 (+4.4%)
$458,000 + $308,600
$766,600
2012
$8,436 (+2.0%)
$458,000 + $297,200
$755,200
2011
$8,274 (+2.6%)
$461,400 + $297,700
$759,100
2010
$8,064 (+2.4%)
$470,800 + $303,800
$774,600
2009
$7,872
$480,400 + $310,000
$790,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,271
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3780054S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Open Floorplan, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Attic Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s), Loft, Foyer, Study, Library, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,451
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Driftwood
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Integrated Pest Management, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level, Sloped
Frontage Length: 106
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,779
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Commonwealth Ave near Lyons playing field. Park on Comm carriage lane or right side of Islington
UnparsedAddress: 16 Islington Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,271
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3780054S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
C C Burr
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
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