Delightful 3 bedrm Col on the Islington Peninsula.Set on a knoll overlooking a prk lined with mature oaks.Opn and airy this sunny home is warm & comfortable.Remodeled over the yrs this home is in move-in cond'n.Custom accents throughout.Country kitchen/dning rm are open to the living room.Finished lower level.Perrenial gardens surround front & rear patios.Path to secret garden.Close to walking paths and canoeing.Wlk to Auburndale Centre,Charles Rvr,transp & mjr rts. Talk to broker about parking
Single-familyProperty Type
1913Year Built
3,950 sq ftLot Size
$712Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Delores Kimmel• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Larz Medina• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
*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
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,076
Year built
1913
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3213693S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 16
Length: 4
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 48
Length: 6
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 207
Length: 9
Width: 23
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Foyer
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,388
Foundation Area: 99,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,187
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Commonwealth Ave. east of Marriot Hotel. House across from park.
UnparsedAddress: 81 Islington Rd., Newton MA 02466
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,076
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1913
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3213693S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Hall Table.
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 • 2.5mi
10/10
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