Welcome to the sought after coveted Islington Road Peninsula in Auburndale, MA. This beautiful corner lot has privacy and is in need of some cosmetic TLC. It has the convenience of shops, public transportation and major highway routes. You can enjoy the Normbega conservation, the Auburndale Playground and walking trails. As you pull up to this Colonial home, you will see the beautiful well maintained landscaping, fenced backyard and a driveway that can park four vehicles. Enter the first floor with hardwood floor and ceramic tile throughout. An open concept kitchen/dining area with sun roof off the side. A spacious family room that leads out to a deck and an in-law suite. As you make your way upstairs you will find five spacious bedrooms and one full bathroom. When you finish walking through the second floor, walk up to the finished attic and you will find a finished area that is great for storage, playroom, office space, etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
8,080 sq ftLot Size
$485Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Coppola• Earle Coppola Real Estate LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,515
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2545028S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,915
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,244
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue to Islington Road.
UnparsedAddress: 252 Islington Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,515
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2545028S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
C C Burr
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
10/10
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