Exceptional Newton Highlands offering. Ideally situated on a charming tree-lined street, this well-maintained property blends timeless character with numerous updates throughout, including a modern kitchen with granite countertops & ample cabinetry, replacement windows, newer high efficiency heating & a/c systems, and a freshly painted interior. Featuring approx. 3,000 sq. ft. of living space with 5-6 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the home showcases classic architectural details, two fireplaces, spacious rooms, beautiful hardwood floors, and a flexible floor plan that offers remarkable versatility. Set on a generous lot surrounded by mature trees and plantings, the outdoor space offers privacy and tranquility. Conveniently located just moments from Village shops, restaurants, the Green Line "T" station, Crystal Lake, Cold Springs Park, and major commuter routes. Located within Newton's highly regarded school system. A rare opportunity in one of Newton's most desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
9,240 sq ftLot Size
$633Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Rothstein• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listed by Kathy Halley• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Newton Highlands, located between Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre, is a residential and village-style Newton neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and a leafy, hill-and-pond landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Walnut Street and Lincoln Street crossroads, where espresso bars, indie salons, and small restaurants cluster under the Green Line tracks. The Newton Highlands Branch Library and the Newton Centre for the Arts act as cultural anchors, with seasonal programming that spills into nearby streets. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston: shingled Colonials, Tudors, and well-kept multifamily homes on curving side roads. Crystal Lake and Cold Spring Park set a calm, outdoorsy rhythm. The MBTA Green Line at Newton Highlands frames daily movement without overpowering the quiet blocks.
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Market insights
26 Hillside Rd · $1,895,000
DAYS ON MARKET
20 days
The average home goes pending in 20 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
102.9%
Most homes are selling 3% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,895,000
Median sale price in this area is $917,465. (52% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Den
Sun room
Office
Window seat
Insulated windows with screens
Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms
12 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with dressing room
Additional bedrooms on second floor
One bedroom on the third floor
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (all remodeled, tiled with tub & shower)
Kitchen
Dining area
Pantry
Stone/granite/solid countertops
Exterior access from kitchen
Recessed lighting
Remodeled kitchen
Oven
Dishwasher
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Refrigerator
Disposal
Gas water heater / Water heater
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry located in basement
Gas dryer hookup and electric dryer hookup
Flooring
Hardwood flooring
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Radiant heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient feature)
Exterior features
Enclosed porch
Balcony
Rain gutters
Exterior storage
Screens
Gentle sloping lot
Near lake/pond and within 0.3–0.5 mile to beach; public beach ownership
Public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Approximately 2,993 above-grade finished square footage
Gray exterior color
Renovated since original construction
Parking
Off-street parking
Driveway
Four open parking spaces (total 4 spaces)
Security
Security system
Construction
Frame construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Approximate year built (renovated since)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service
Wired for electric range, gas dryer, and electric dryer
HOA & community
Community features include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walk/jog trails, conservation area, highway access, house of worship, and nearby T-station
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
M:0052 B:0009 L:0007,694550
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Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2026.
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