Discover the Islington Peninsula on the Charles River in NEWTON. Move right in to this renovated colonial on a quiet dead-end street with seasonal peeks of the water. High ceilings and gleaming maple floors throughout. This open plan includes a kitchen with a generous eating area and separate dining room. The finished walk-out lower level boasts an office, full bath, abundant storage, and a convenient bonus room perfect for au pair, in-laws or guests. Open and airy! From your spacious great room enjoy the granite fireplace and indoor/outdoor living with a gracious deck. Just around the corner is Norumbega Park which offers gorgeous riverfront trails and off-leash dog fun. Find peace in this country home with all conveniences of a city. Close to public transportation, shopping and major highways. A rare find!
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$733Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
NEW CONSTRUCTION-A RARE OPPORTUNITY ON THE ISLINGTON PENINSULA W/ VIEWS OF THE CHARLES RIVER.THIS CAPTIVA- TING HOME OFFERS A 2-STORY FOYER,EXPANSIVE KIT/BREAK- FAST AREA AND SUNDRENCHED FR.FORMAL LR AND DR W/ EMPH- ASIS ON CUSTOM
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,884 (+3.8%)
$1,126,700 + $822,100
$1,948,800
2025
$18,189 (+3.4%)
$1,073,000 + $783,000
$1,856,000
2024
$17,587 (+2.6%)
$1,041,700 + $760,200
$1,801,900
2023
$17,138 (+4.5%)
$808,900 + $874,600
$1,683,500
2022
$16,399 (+3.6%)
$749,000 + $809,800
$1,558,800
2021
$15,824 (+5.2%)
$706,600 + $764,000
$1,470,600
2020
$15,043 (+2.9%)
$671,900 + $769,000
$1,440,900
2019
$14,619 (+5.0%)
$652,300 + $746,600
$1,398,900
2018
$13,921 (+3.1%)
$589,400 + $697,200
$1,286,600
2017
$13,497 (+4.6%)
$556,000 + $657,800
$1,213,800
2016
$12,909 (+4.9%)
$519,600 + $614,800
$1,134,400
2015
$12,309 (+0.7%)
$485,600 + $574,600
$1,060,200
2014
$12,228 (+5.5%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2013
$11,592 (+2.9%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2012
$11,269 (+2.7%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2011
$10,975 (+2.6%)
$444,700 + $562,200
$1,006,900
2010
$10,695 (+2.4%)
$453,800 + $573,600
$1,027,400
2009
$10,442
$463,100 + $585,300
$1,048,400
Tax history for 36 Duffield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,884 (+3.8%)
$1,126,700 + $822,100
$1,948,800
2025
$18,189 (+3.4%)
$1,073,000 + $783,000
$1,856,000
2024
$17,587 (+2.6%)
$1,041,700 + $760,200
$1,801,900
2023
$17,138 (+4.5%)
$808,900 + $874,600
$1,683,500
2022
$16,399 (+3.6%)
$749,000 + $809,800
$1,558,800
2021
$15,824 (+5.2%)
$706,600 + $764,000
$1,470,600
2020
$15,043 (+2.9%)
$671,900 + $769,000
$1,440,900
2019
$14,619 (+5.0%)
$652,300 + $746,600
$1,398,900
2018
$13,921 (+3.1%)
$589,400 + $697,200
$1,286,600
2017
$13,497 (+4.6%)
$556,000 + $657,800
$1,213,800
2016
$12,909 (+4.9%)
$519,600 + $614,800
$1,134,400
2015
$12,309 (+0.7%)
$485,600 + $574,600
$1,060,200
2014
$12,228 (+5.5%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2013
$11,592 (+2.9%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2012
$11,269 (+2.7%)
$444,800 + $564,100
$1,008,900
2011
$10,975 (+2.6%)
$444,700 + $562,200
$1,006,900
2010
$10,695 (+2.4%)
$453,800 + $573,600
$1,027,400
2009
$10,442
$463,100 + $585,300
$1,048,400
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,472
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1555779S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Comm. Ave to Islington Rd right onto Duffield Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 36 Duffield Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1555779S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
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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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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