CHARLES RIVER WATERFRONT! A rare opportunity to own a sensational renovated home along with a private dock, on the banks of the Charles River in the sought after area of Newton’s Islington Peninsula. Water views of Charles River, with its natural beauty and with kayakers and swans . The open flow of this well designed home includes includes a recently remodeled kitchen, dining area, and new windows to enhance the views. The large and private yard has been recently redesigned with lovely landscaping and hardscaping. Privavte setting includes a scenic wooded area, A unique and highly desirable property – must be seen!
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$953Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with Luan White• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Tucked away at the end of a Cul-De-Sac, this unique waterfront property on the Islington Peninsula gives 180 degree waterviews, and privacy in a natural setting. The private dock awaits your boat to launch into the Charles River - a rare find in Newton. The house is well maintained, a true pride of ownership. Hardwood floors throughout. Sold "AS-IS". City sewer line is on the street. Bring your imagination to make this house your dream home!
Public Records
Dec 1, 1985
Sold
$278,000
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,802 (+3.8%)
$1,474,100 + $466,300
$1,940,400
2025
$18,110 (+3.4%)
$1,403,900 + $444,100
$1,848,000
2024
$17,511 (+5.9%)
$1,363,000 + $431,200
$1,794,200
2023
$16,532 (+4.5%)
$1,044,500 + $579,500
$1,624,000
2022
$15,819 (+16.1%)
$967,100 + $536,600
$1,503,700
2021
$13,629 (+3.1%)
$912,400 + $354,200
$1,266,600
2020
$13,223 (+8.0%)
$912,400 + $354,200
$1,266,600
2019
$12,242 (+4.0%)
$885,800 + $285,700
$1,171,500
2018
$11,776 (+3.1%)
$805,900 + $282,500
$1,088,400
2017
$11,418 (+4.6%)
$760,300 + $266,500
$1,026,800
2016
$10,920 (+4.9%)
$710,600 + $249,000
$959,600
2015
$10,412
$664,100 + $232,700
$896,800
2014
$10,405 (+5.5%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2013
$9,864 (+2.9%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2012
$9,589 (−1.4%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2011
$9,721 (−0.8%)
$650,700 + $241,100
$891,800
2010
$9,801 (+2.4%)
$664,000 + $277,500
$941,500
2009
$9,569
$677,600 + $283,100
$960,700
Tax history for 300 Islington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,802 (+3.8%)
$1,474,100 + $466,300
$1,940,400
2025
$18,110 (+3.4%)
$1,403,900 + $444,100
$1,848,000
2024
$17,511 (+5.9%)
$1,363,000 + $431,200
$1,794,200
2023
$16,532 (+4.5%)
$1,044,500 + $579,500
$1,624,000
2022
$15,819 (+16.1%)
$967,100 + $536,600
$1,503,700
2021
$13,629 (+3.1%)
$912,400 + $354,200
$1,266,600
2020
$13,223 (+8.0%)
$912,400 + $354,200
$1,266,600
2019
$12,242 (+4.0%)
$885,800 + $285,700
$1,171,500
2018
$11,776 (+3.1%)
$805,900 + $282,500
$1,088,400
2017
$11,418 (+4.6%)
$760,300 + $266,500
$1,026,800
2016
$10,920 (+4.9%)
$710,600 + $249,000
$959,600
2015
$10,412
$664,100 + $232,700
$896,800
2014
$10,405 (+5.5%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2013
$9,864 (+2.9%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2012
$9,589 (−1.4%)
$610,000 + $248,500
$858,500
2011
$9,721 (−0.8%)
$650,700 + $241,100
$891,800
2010
$9,801 (+2.4%)
$664,000 + $277,500
$941,500
2009
$9,569
$677,600 + $283,100
$960,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,717
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2272291S
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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Has Waterview
River
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Wooded, Gentle Sloping
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
WaterfrontYN: Yes
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,629
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Ave. to Islington Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 300 Islington Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,717
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2272291S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
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 • 2.6mi
10/10
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