A ROMANTIC HIDE AWAY PERCHED ON A KNOLL ON THE ISLINGTON PENINSULA. FIREPLACED STUDY PLUS FAMILY ROOM ON 1ST FLOOR, 2ND FLOOR NEEDS COSMETICS. IN A NEIGHBORHOOD OF CONSERVATION LAND, CHARLES RIVER, COM- MUNITY SPIRIT. WALK
Single-familyProperty Type
1899Year Built
9,409 sq ftLot Size
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,694
Year built
1908
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3166178S
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 Features: Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 120
Length: 15
Width: 8
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 15
Width: 8
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Exterior
Building Information
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,483
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: CONSERVATION LAND
UnparsedAddress: 161 Islington Road, Newton MA
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,694
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1908
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3166178S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
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 • 2.5mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...