Located on the desirable Islington Peninsula overlooking conservation land and close to the Charles river, this lovely renovated renovated 7 room turn of the century home features open and airy rooms, an expansive fireplaced living room,a sunny study or playroom and renovated kitchen. Built-ins. Picturesque views from every room. Close to walking paths and canoeing. Walk to Auburndale Centre, Charles River, commuter rail. Close access to major highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
7,236 sq ftLot Size
$745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Susanne Nicolazzo• 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
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,542
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3702924S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 24
Length: 4
Width: 6
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 15
Width: 24
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,700
Foundation Area: 999,999,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,699.21
Tax Year: 2007
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Commonwealth Ave. just East of the Newton Marriott.
UnparsedAddress: 85 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
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,542
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3702924S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Shelves In Basement,Refrigerator
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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