Desirable Winn Brook neighborhood! This updated home offers a wonderful open floor plan with tasteful kitchen and baths. Step inside to a spacious foyer accented by a pass-through window to the sun splashed, fireplaced living room. A large laundry/mudroom just off the foyer is convenient, and perfect to stay organized. A beautiful kitchen with white cabinets, a seating island, SS appliances, granite countertops, and adjacent dining area, overlooks a fabulous family room with recessed lighting, storage closet and a bay window. Sliding doors open to a deck with access to the yard, and a full bath completes this level. Walk up to a 2nd floor that features three bedrooms with closet systems, a full bath and an amazing primary en suite with cathedral ceiling, lots of windows and two closets. Hardwood floors throughout and central air. Easy commute to Cambridge and Boston. Close to the bike path, Joey’s Park, Belmont Center, Alewife Sta, 78 bus to Harvard Sq/Sta, shops and restaurants.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
6,232 sq ftLot Size
$833Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Lynn MacDonald• Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Bought with Max Dublin Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Large and lovely updated Winn Brook modern Colonial home on a very quiet tree lined street near school, transportation and Belmont Center. Excellent light, cathedral ceilings in master bedrom, first floor family room with deck and sliders overlooking private enclosed back yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,169 (+8.5%)
$701,000 + $543,000
$1,244,000
2024
$13,063 (−4.1%)
$826,000 + $411,000
$1,237,000
2023
$13,623 (+6.2%)
$825,000 + $387,000
$1,212,000
2022
$12,832 (+6.7%)
$754,000 + $356,000
$1,110,000
2021
$12,025 (+4.5%)
$747,000 + $295,000
$1,042,000
2020
$11,506 (+8.5%)
$736,000 + $310,000
$1,046,000
2019
$10,608 (+2.4%)
$569,000 + $340,000
$909,000
2018
$10,364 (+0.8%)
$513,000 + $340,000
$853,000
2017
$10,279 (−7.7%)
$470,000 + $340,000
$810,000
2016
$11,141 (+25.2%)
$470,000 + $417,000
$887,000
2015
$8,901 (+1.6%)
$399,000 + $291,000
$690,000
2014
$8,762 (+5.5%)
$343,000 + $306,000
$649,000
2013
$8,305 (+4.4%)
$343,000 + $280,000
$623,000
2012
$7,957 (+2.7%)
$286,000 + $310,000
$596,000
2011
$7,745 (−6.6%)
$286,000 + $299,000
$585,000
2010
$8,293 (+2.6%)
$286,000 + $396,000
$682,000
2009
$8,085
$292,000 + $388,000
$680,000
Tax history for 55 Newcastle Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,169 (+8.5%)
$701,000 + $543,000
$1,244,000
2024
$13,063 (−4.1%)
$826,000 + $411,000
$1,237,000
2023
$13,623 (+6.2%)
$825,000 + $387,000
$1,212,000
2022
$12,832 (+6.7%)
$754,000 + $356,000
$1,110,000
2021
$12,025 (+4.5%)
$747,000 + $295,000
$1,042,000
2020
$11,506 (+8.5%)
$736,000 + $310,000
$1,046,000
2019
$10,608 (+2.4%)
$569,000 + $340,000
$909,000
2018
$10,364 (+0.8%)
$513,000 + $340,000
$853,000
2017
$10,279 (−7.7%)
$470,000 + $340,000
$810,000
2016
$11,141 (+25.2%)
$470,000 + $417,000
$887,000
2015
$8,901 (+1.6%)
$399,000 + $291,000
$690,000
2014
$8,762 (+5.5%)
$343,000 + $306,000
$649,000
2013
$8,305 (+4.4%)
$343,000 + $280,000
$623,000
2012
$7,957 (+2.7%)
$286,000 + $310,000
$596,000
2011
$7,745 (−6.6%)
$286,000 + $299,000
$585,000
2010
$8,293 (+2.6%)
$286,000 + $396,000
$682,000
2009
$8,085
$292,000 + $388,000
$680,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Sump Pump
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 4X6
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,040
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,063
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Brighton St to Hoitt Rd to Newcastle Rd
UnparsedAddress: 55 Newcastle Rd, Belmont MA 02478
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,040
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1950
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3922267S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Winn Brook School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Belmont High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Belmont is a low-inventory, high-demand market driven both by restrictive zoning laws & proximity to Cambridge. New housing production is scarce, with demand for properties always exceeding supply. This will keep the market difficult for buyers and...