SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION Classic Colonial located in the sought after Islington Peninsula of Auburndale has privacy, views and comfortable living space all within convenient proximity to village shops, public transportation , the Pike and rte 128.The house has been carefully maintained by the present owners. The first floor has a front to back Living room with built in book cases, sunny Den, Dining room leading to a wonderfully enjoyable screened porch,1/2 bath and eat in size Kitchen with direct entrance to the back yard. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms,( one set up and used as an office) full bath and a large unfinished third floor attic space which may offer the possibility of future expansion. The back yard is surrounded by mature plantings and landscaping and has a lovely stone patio.. Large 2 car detached garage. Enjoy the nearby Norumbega Conservation Area, the Charles River, walking trails and the playground at the Cove. Wonderful neighborhood!. Note neighborhood photo
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
9,782 sq ftLot Size
$674Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Carol Ann Shea• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
While home needs updating, it has been well cared for overall. It is set atop a steep lot but does have a small amount of flat space in the backyard covered primarily by a stone patio. Home is well located just a short distance of Commonwealth Ave...
and is close to Rte 95 and the MA Pike.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
House needs a lot of cosmetic work and updating. Two larger and two smallish bedrooms on second floor. One of the smaller bedrooms has been converted to an office via a lot of built-in shelving and desk space. Master bedroom has two closets (not...
walk-ins, however). All four bedrooms share one full bathroom. Long, narrow driveway opens up wide enough at entrance to detached garage to allow two car bays.
8 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 162 Islington Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72408418
Mar 18, 2019
Sold
$800,000
$416/sq ft
Feb 4, 2019
Pending
—
Jan 25, 2019
Price Changed
$859,000
$447/sq ft
Nov 8, 2018
Price Changed
$939,000
$489/sq ft
Oct 10, 2018
Listed
$999,000
$520/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,389 (+3.8%)
$997,300 + $74,800
$1,072,100
2025
$10,006 (+3.3%)
$949,800 + $71,200
$1,021,000
2024
$9,682 (+6.4%)
$922,100 + $69,900
$992,000
2023
$9,101 (+4.5%)
$702,200 + $191,800
$894,000
2022
$8,708 (+3.6%)
$650,200 + $177,600
$827,800
2021
$8,402 (−6.2%)
$613,400 + $167,500
$780,900
2020
$8,962 (+2.9%)
$613,400 + $245,000
$858,400
2019
$8,709 (+3.7%)
$595,500 + $237,900
$833,400
2018
$8,395 (+3.1%)
$546,500 + $229,400
$775,900
2017
$8,140 (+4.6%)
$515,600 + $216,400
$732,000
2016
$7,785 (+4.9%)
$481,900 + $202,200
$684,100
2015
$7,422 (−0.4%)
$450,400 + $188,900
$639,300
2014
$7,451 (+5.5%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2013
$7,064 (+2.9%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2012
$6,867 (+2.7%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2011
$6,688 (+2.6%)
$417,700 + $195,900
$613,600
2010
$6,518 (−14.2%)
$426,200 + $199,900
$626,100
2009
$7,596
$434,900 + $327,800
$762,700
Tax history for 162 Islington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,389 (+3.8%)
$997,300 + $74,800
$1,072,100
2025
$10,006 (+3.3%)
$949,800 + $71,200
$1,021,000
2024
$9,682 (+6.4%)
$922,100 + $69,900
$992,000
2023
$9,101 (+4.5%)
$702,200 + $191,800
$894,000
2022
$8,708 (+3.6%)
$650,200 + $177,600
$827,800
2021
$8,402 (−6.2%)
$613,400 + $167,500
$780,900
2020
$8,962 (+2.9%)
$613,400 + $245,000
$858,400
2019
$8,709 (+3.7%)
$595,500 + $237,900
$833,400
2018
$8,395 (+3.1%)
$546,500 + $229,400
$775,900
2017
$8,140 (+4.6%)
$515,600 + $216,400
$732,000
2016
$7,785 (+4.9%)
$481,900 + $202,200
$684,100
2015
$7,422 (−0.4%)
$450,400 + $188,900
$639,300
2014
$7,451 (+5.5%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2013
$7,064 (+2.9%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2012
$6,867 (+2.7%)
$416,100 + $198,700
$614,800
2011
$6,688 (+2.6%)
$417,700 + $195,900
$613,600
2010
$6,518 (−14.2%)
$426,200 + $199,900
$626,100
2009
$7,596
$434,900 + $327,800
$762,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,921
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2388784S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: French Doors
Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: French Doors,Chair Rail
Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Den, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,921
Foundation Area: 884
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Flood Plain, Sloped
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Frontage Length: 112
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,396
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Commonwealth Ave in Auburndale.
UnparsedAddress: 162 Islington Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,921
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2388784S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Drapery And Drapery Hardware Negotiable
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
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