Located on a gas-lit, tree-lined street, beautiful 4 bed 2.5 bath Colonial combines traditional architecture with contemporary living. This lovely home features a custom eat-in kitchen w/granite countertops, built-in hutch, tiled flooring & stainless appliances overlooking lush gardens and fenced in backyard. Sun-filled living room w/wood burning fireplace connects to large covered porch ideal for entertaining. French doors open to a spacious dining room with beautiful windows. Second level has 3 family-sized bedrooms including a large master bedroom & a full bath. 3rd floor suite boasts a bedroom with a sun filled office, a full bath and a large family room. Other amenities include upgraded electric, Nest thermostat, security system, A/C mini splits, new front & back porches, Professionally landscaped yard featuring tea rose bushes, cedar vegetable garden with irrigation, a blue stone patio, and custom built stone fire pit. Close to Peirce Elementary, stores, train and highway access.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
9,677 sq ftLot Size
$670Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Demeo Team• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Located in a desirable Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, this beautiful 4 bed 2.5 bath early century Colonial combines traditional architecture with contemporary living on a gas-lit, tree-lined street. This home features a custom eat-in kitchen w/granite counter tops, built in hutch, tiled flooring & stainless appliances overlooking lush gardens. Sun-filled living room w/wood burning fireplace connects to large covered porch ideal for entertaining. French doors open to a spacious dining room with beautiful windows. Charming Jack & Jill staircase leads to the second level with 3 family-sized bedrooms including a large master bedroom & a full bath. The top floor has a large 4th bedroom, a full bath & an over-sized recreation room, potentially ideal for in-laws, au pair, guests or home office. The property has been professionally landscaped featuring tea rose bushes and a blue stone patio with grilling area. Close to shopping, Mass Pike, commuter rail, Green Line, schools & parks!
Public Records
Jun 25, 1996
Sold
$362,500
$137/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,868 (+3.8%)
$934,900 + $599,500
$1,534,400
2025
$14,321 (+3.4%)
$890,400 + $570,900
$1,461,300
2024
$13,847 (+6.1%)
$864,500 + $554,200
$1,418,700
2023
$13,057 (+4.5%)
$663,900 + $618,700
$1,282,600
2022
$12,494 (+3.6%)
$614,700 + $572,900
$1,187,600
2021
$12,056 (+3.1%)
$579,900 + $540,500
$1,120,400
2020
$11,697 (+2.9%)
$579,900 + $540,500
$1,120,400
2019
$11,368 (+5.6%)
$563,000 + $524,800
$1,087,800
2018
$10,768 (+3.1%)
$510,500 + $484,700
$995,200
2017
$10,441 (+21.8%)
$481,600 + $457,300
$938,900
2016
$8,573 (+4.9%)
$450,100 + $303,200
$753,300
2015
$8,173 (+0.2%)
$420,700 + $283,300
$704,000
2014
$8,160 (+5.5%)
$386,100 + $287,200
$673,300
2013
$7,736 (+7.0%)
$386,100 + $287,200
$673,300
2012
$7,233 (+2.0%)
$386,100 + $261,400
$647,500
2011
$7,089 (+2.6%)
$389,000 + $261,400
$650,400
2010
$6,909 (+2.4%)
$396,900 + $266,800
$663,700
2009
$6,745
$405,000 + $272,200
$677,200
Tax history for 5 Brae Burn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,868 (+3.8%)
$934,900 + $599,500
$1,534,400
2025
$14,321 (+3.4%)
$890,400 + $570,900
$1,461,300
2024
$13,847 (+6.1%)
$864,500 + $554,200
$1,418,700
2023
$13,057 (+4.5%)
$663,900 + $618,700
$1,282,600
2022
$12,494 (+3.6%)
$614,700 + $572,900
$1,187,600
2021
$12,056 (+3.1%)
$579,900 + $540,500
$1,120,400
2020
$11,697 (+2.9%)
$579,900 + $540,500
$1,120,400
2019
$11,368 (+5.6%)
$563,000 + $524,800
$1,087,800
2018
$10,768 (+3.1%)
$510,500 + $484,700
$995,200
2017
$10,441 (+21.8%)
$481,600 + $457,300
$938,900
2016
$8,573 (+4.9%)
$450,100 + $303,200
$753,300
2015
$8,173 (+0.2%)
$420,700 + $283,300
$704,000
2014
$8,160 (+5.5%)
$386,100 + $287,200
$673,300
2013
$7,736 (+7.0%)
$386,100 + $287,200
$673,300
2012
$7,233 (+2.0%)
$386,100 + $261,400
$647,500
2011
$7,089 (+2.6%)
$389,000 + $261,400
$650,400
2010
$6,909 (+2.4%)
$396,900 + $266,800
$663,700
2009
$6,745
$405,000 + $272,200
$677,200
*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
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,653
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3786321S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,653
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Cream
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,056
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Corner of Greenough Road and Brae Burn Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Brae Burn Rd, Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,653
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3786321S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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