Welcome to your dream home in Newton Highlands! This beautifully renovated colonial combines classic charm with modern elegance in a prime neighborhood. Inside, find a spacious, light-filled interior featuring hardwood floors and ample windows. The open-concept kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and room for a large island, ideal for gatherings. Upstairs, enjoy generously sized bedrooms, including a newly renovated primary suite with an en-suite bathroom and views. The backyard oasis abuts the scenic Aqueduct Conservation Trails and Cold Spring Park, perfect for outdoor activities. With a patio for summer barbecues and a garden space for relaxation, this home offers an ideal indoor/outdoor retreat. An attached two car garage and large mudroom complete this home. Located near public transportation, 2 blocks from top-rated Zervas Elementary School, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of Newton Highlands, this stunning colonial is a rare find.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
8,356 sq ftLot Size
$762Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by McKenzie Howarth• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with Ben Resnicow• Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors
Welcome spring! This lovingly maintained home, just a few blocks from the Zervas School, features 4 generous bedrooms, 2.5 baths and a 2 car garage. The first floor foyer welcomes you into the large living room with hardwood floors, picture window and french doors that lead into the expansive, open concept kitchen. Celebrate with friends in the elegant dining room with a decorative tray ceiling and bay window. Step through the door to a romantic bluestone patio surrounded by nature. The quaint, sunny office area with direct entry to the garage is an added bonus. The second floor highlights include a master suite with dressing room, master bath, laundry and closets galore. 3 additional bedrooms with hardwood floors, full bath and access to the the pull-down staircase for attic storage complete this level. Gas heat, central air. Close proximity to Newton Highlands, D train, Cold Springs Park, Richardson Playground, Route 9 and 128. A true gem in a very special location.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,577 (+3.8%)
$1,190,100 + $727,000
$1,917,100
2025
$17,893 (+3.4%)
$1,133,400 + $692,400
$1,825,800
2024
$17,301 (+3.9%)
$1,100,400 + $672,200
$1,772,600
2023
$16,653 (+13.9%)
$841,400 + $794,500
$1,635,900
2022
$14,619 (+3.6%)
$779,100 + $610,500
$1,389,600
2021
$14,105 (+11.3%)
$735,000 + $575,900
$1,310,900
2020
$12,670 (+15.4%)
$735,000 + $478,600
$1,213,600
2019
$10,979 (+3.3%)
$713,600 + $337,000
$1,050,600
2018
$10,624 (+3.1%)
$649,700 + $332,200
$981,900
2017
$10,300 (+4.5%)
$612,900 + $313,400
$926,300
2016
$9,852 (+4.9%)
$572,800 + $292,900
$865,700
2015
$9,394 (+0.2%)
$535,300 + $273,800
$809,100
2014
$9,376 (+5.5%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2013
$8,889 (+2.9%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2012
$8,641 (+3.2%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2011
$8,374 (+2.6%)
$494,900 + $273,400
$768,300
2010
$8,161 (+7.3%)
$505,000 + $279,000
$784,000
2009
$7,608
$515,300 + $248,600
$763,900
Tax history for 1 Chatham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,577 (+3.8%)
$1,190,100 + $727,000
$1,917,100
2025
$17,893 (+3.4%)
$1,133,400 + $692,400
$1,825,800
2024
$17,301 (+3.9%)
$1,100,400 + $672,200
$1,772,600
2023
$16,653 (+13.9%)
$841,400 + $794,500
$1,635,900
2022
$14,619 (+3.6%)
$779,100 + $610,500
$1,389,600
2021
$14,105 (+11.3%)
$735,000 + $575,900
$1,310,900
2020
$12,670 (+15.4%)
$735,000 + $478,600
$1,213,600
2019
$10,979 (+3.3%)
$713,600 + $337,000
$1,050,600
2018
$10,624 (+3.1%)
$649,700 + $332,200
$981,900
2017
$10,300 (+4.5%)
$612,900 + $313,400
$926,300
2016
$9,852 (+4.9%)
$572,800 + $292,900
$865,700
2015
$9,394 (+0.2%)
$535,300 + $273,800
$809,100
2014
$9,376 (+5.5%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2013
$8,889 (+2.9%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2012
$8,641 (+3.2%)
$492,200 + $281,400
$773,600
2011
$8,374 (+2.6%)
$494,900 + $273,400
$768,300
2010
$8,161 (+7.3%)
$505,000 + $279,000
$784,000
2009
$7,608
$515,300 + $248,600
$763,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,301
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beethoven to Puritan to Winslow to Chatham.
UnparsedAddress: 1 Chatham Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,715
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2274978S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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