Excellent opportunity to own a turn-key home in West Newton. This charming expanded Cape is deceiving from the outside. First floor features are a fireplaced living room, dining room w/crown molding leading to a large deck overlooking the perennial garden, family room with pocket doors and custom built-ins, and a bonus first floor guest bedroom. Second floor features master bedroom w/skylite and 2 additional family bedrooms. Lower level features a fully equipped private gym and playroom with french doors leading to the patio and spacious professionally landscaped level yard. Easy walk to Franklin School and West Newton Square.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
7,002 sq ftLot Size
$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by RJP Sells• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Bought with Hans Brings• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
Young, fresh, and meticulously updated Cape style home in lovely West Newton neighborhood. Renovated kitchen with Corian countertops. Big beautiful deck off the DR overlooks a large and beautifully landscaped yard. Lower level playroom/gym has French doors leading to patio and private backyard. Easy walk to Franklin School and West Newton Square. Assessment does NOT reflect renovations.No public open houses. By appt only.
MLS PIN #50335852
Sep 27, 1996
Sold
$217,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 21, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jun 15, 1996
Listed
$229,000
$111/sq ft
TRADITIONAL CAPE.CHARMING FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM. FAMILY ROOM OVERLOOKS BACK YARD.2 BEDROOMS ON 1ST FLR. 2ND FLOOR BEDROOMS HAVE BUILT-INS:BOOKCASE,DESK,AND DRAWERS UNDER EAVES.FRANKLIN,DAY,NEWTON NORTH SCHOOLS. ESTATE SALE -
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,107 (+3.8%)
$819,700 + $636,100
$1,455,800
2025
$13,588 (+3.4%)
$780,700 + $605,800
$1,386,500
2024
$13,138 (+5.8%)
$758,000 + $588,100
$1,346,100
2023
$12,412 (+4.5%)
$573,700 + $645,600
$1,219,300
2022
$11,877 (+18.9%)
$531,200 + $597,800
$1,129,000
2021
$9,989 (+14.3%)
$501,100 + $427,200
$928,300
2020
$8,739 (+2.9%)
$501,100 + $336,000
$837,100
2019
$8,493 (+4.8%)
$486,500 + $326,200
$812,700
2018
$8,103 (+3.1%)
$441,800 + $307,100
$748,900
2017
$7,856 (+11.8%)
$416,800 + $289,700
$706,500
2016
$7,024 (+4.9%)
$389,500 + $227,700
$617,200
2015
$6,697 (+1.4%)
$364,000 + $212,800
$576,800
2014
$6,603 (+5.5%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2013
$6,260 (+2.9%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2012
$6,085 (+1.1%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2011
$6,020 (+2.6%)
$336,000 + $216,300
$552,300
2010
$5,867 (+2.4%)
$342,900 + $220,700
$563,600
2009
$5,728
$349,900 + $225,200
$575,100
Tax history for 100 Fordham Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,107 (+3.8%)
$819,700 + $636,100
$1,455,800
2025
$13,588 (+3.4%)
$780,700 + $605,800
$1,386,500
2024
$13,138 (+5.8%)
$758,000 + $588,100
$1,346,100
2023
$12,412 (+4.5%)
$573,700 + $645,600
$1,219,300
2022
$11,877 (+18.9%)
$531,200 + $597,800
$1,129,000
2021
$9,989 (+14.3%)
$501,100 + $427,200
$928,300
2020
$8,739 (+2.9%)
$501,100 + $336,000
$837,100
2019
$8,493 (+4.8%)
$486,500 + $326,200
$812,700
2018
$8,103 (+3.1%)
$441,800 + $307,100
$748,900
2017
$7,856 (+11.8%)
$416,800 + $289,700
$706,500
2016
$7,024 (+4.9%)
$389,500 + $227,700
$617,200
2015
$6,697 (+1.4%)
$364,000 + $212,800
$576,800
2014
$6,603 (+5.5%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2013
$6,260 (+2.9%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2012
$6,085 (+1.1%)
$334,300 + $210,500
$544,800
2011
$6,020 (+2.6%)
$336,000 + $216,300
$552,300
2010
$5,867 (+2.4%)
$342,900 + $220,700
$563,600
2009
$5,728
$349,900 + $225,200
$575,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Waltham St or Cherry St to Pleasant to Fordham
UnparsedAddress: 100 Fordham Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,396
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2394742S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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