Here's the property you have been waiting for -- a lovely home on the Islington Peninsula which is known for its conservation land and is surrounded by the Charles River. A Family Room, with its many picture windows and the adjacent large deck provide ample space in rain or shine to enjoy the stunning landscaped back yard. The first floor includes Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, and Office. Extensive windows, including bay windows, create a light-filled interior as charming as the exterior of the property. Upstairs there are four Bedrooms, including a main bedroom with a full bath and balcony. Additional finished space is available in the Lower Level which houses a Bonus Room and a Recreation Room. Make this your year-round vacation home in one of Newton's most sought after neighborhoods. Close to major highways and public transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
10,530 sq ftLot Size
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with Ben Resnicow• Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,397
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
118736S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 13, 2025 • Final
Building permit - insulation application
Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. No structural changes are included.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,211
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue to Islington Road
UnparsedAddress: 227 Islington Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,397
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 118736S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
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
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