Tranquility in the Charles River Lake District! Buy your waterfront vacation home right in Newton. Mesmerizing 4 season views are to be savored from this charming colonial located in Newton's coveted Islington Peninsula, where neighbors have a strong sense of community, are caring and love to have fun. Enjoy breathtaking backyard panoramas of a sprawling green lawn and sparkling waters with Herons, Swans and Kayakers. Sunny and inviting as soon as you enter, with bay windows, original hardwood floors and crown molding that add warmth and charm. Additional features included; 2 fire-places, glass-enclosed sunroom and cedar closets. Add your own personal touch with a few updates. An Oasis minutes from shops, restaurants, parks, highways and public transportation. A rare and highly desirable property – must be seen!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,429
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2957681S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 24, 2025 • Final
Gas permit - application
Gas
Mar 24, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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.
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: French Doors
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Sun Room, Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,182
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Easements, Flood Plain
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,638
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Ave to Islington Road
UnparsedAddress: 264 Islington Road, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,429
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2957681S
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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