Welcome home to this spacious, wonderful & immaculately cared for Colonial home in a highly desirable sought after Auburndale neighborhood. It is located on the Islington Peninsula on the Charles River w/ large windows overlooking serene conservation land. Featuring an abundance of updates, this home offers lovely natural light & all you need for comfortable, gracious living. Step inside the bright & airy entryway w/stunning lead glass windows into the sun-splashed living room w/ sitting room & office area. The updated kitchen features granite counters, SS appliances, breakfast bar, & instant access to the private patio, A formal dining room & HW cherry floors throughout the entire home & 1/2 bath completes the 1st level. The 2nd floor features 3 spacious BRs, 2 of which have walk-in California closets. The finished lower level includes a 3/4 bathroom, & is currently being used a 4th bedroom with separate entrance. All of this is close to major highways, commuter rail & Riverside Line.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
5,042 sq ftLot Size
$778Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Joanna Schlansky• Elite Realty Experts, LLC
Located on desirable Charles River Peninsula overlooking conservation land. Lovely renovated home w/stainless appliances, central air, generous size bedrooms, walk in California Closets. Finished basement with full bath and separate entrance. Perfect for an au pair. Close proximity to dog park. Walk to Auburndale Center, walking paths, Charles River. Close to major highways and commuter rail. Neighborhood peninsula has own website, phone directory annual parties.
MLS PIN #50304303
Dec 28, 1995
Sold
$282,000
$140/sq ft
Nov 7, 1995
Listing Removed
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Oct 7, 1995
Listed
$299,000
$148/sq ft
GRACIOUS COLONIAL OVERLOOKING PARK. THREE LARGE 2ND FLR BEDROOMS AND BONUS TWO ROOMS AND BATH ON LOWER LEVEL WITH SEPARATE ENTRANCE. GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOR- HOOD. WALK TO TRANSPORTATION. CALL SUE MALLOY AT 332-8700
Public Records
Dec 14, 1992
Sold
$258,500
$128/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,644 (+3.8%)
$938,900 + $572,400
$1,511,300
2025
$14,105 (+5.2%)
$894,200 + $545,100
$1,439,300
2024
$13,409 (+4.3%)
$868,200 + $505,700
$1,373,900
2023
$12,854 (+12.3%)
$655,800 + $606,900
$1,262,700
2022
$11,449 (+3.6%)
$607,200 + $481,100
$1,088,300
2021
$11,047 (+3.1%)
$572,800 + $453,900
$1,026,700
2020
$10,719 (+2.9%)
$572,800 + $453,900
$1,026,700
2019
$10,417 (+4.8%)
$556,100 + $440,700
$996,800
2018
$9,936 (+3.1%)
$504,500 + $413,800
$918,300
2017
$9,633 (+4.6%)
$475,900 + $390,400
$866,300
2016
$9,213 (+4.9%)
$444,800 + $364,800
$809,600
2015
$8,784 (+2.4%)
$415,700 + $340,900
$756,600
2014
$8,581 (+5.5%)
$380,200 + $327,800
$708,000
2013
$8,135 (+2.7%)
$380,200 + $327,800
$708,000
2012
$7,920 (+4.3%)
$380,200 + $328,800
$709,000
2011
$7,594 (+4.5%)
$383,100 + $313,600
$696,700
2010
$7,269 (+2.4%)
$390,900 + $307,400
$698,300
2009
$7,097
$398,900 + $313,700
$712,600
Tax history for 73 Islington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,644 (+3.8%)
$938,900 + $572,400
$1,511,300
2025
$14,105 (+5.2%)
$894,200 + $545,100
$1,439,300
2024
$13,409 (+4.3%)
$868,200 + $505,700
$1,373,900
2023
$12,854 (+12.3%)
$655,800 + $606,900
$1,262,700
2022
$11,449 (+3.6%)
$607,200 + $481,100
$1,088,300
2021
$11,047 (+3.1%)
$572,800 + $453,900
$1,026,700
2020
$10,719 (+2.9%)
$572,800 + $453,900
$1,026,700
2019
$10,417 (+4.8%)
$556,100 + $440,700
$996,800
2018
$9,936 (+3.1%)
$504,500 + $413,800
$918,300
2017
$9,633 (+4.6%)
$475,900 + $390,400
$866,300
2016
$9,213 (+4.9%)
$444,800 + $364,800
$809,600
2015
$8,784 (+2.4%)
$415,700 + $340,900
$756,600
2014
$8,581 (+5.5%)
$380,200 + $327,800
$708,000
2013
$8,135 (+2.7%)
$380,200 + $327,800
$708,000
2012
$7,920 (+4.3%)
$380,200 + $328,800
$709,000
2011
$7,594 (+4.5%)
$383,100 + $313,600
$696,700
2010
$7,269 (+2.4%)
$390,900 + $307,400
$698,300
2009
$7,097
$398,900 + $313,700
$712,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,976
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2575108S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer & Freezer In Basement Excluded. Fridge In Kitchen Included In The Sale.
StandardStatus: Closed
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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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