Wonderful brick colonial with beautiful plantings front & back, in one of Newton's most appealing locations! This home is on a cul de sac, abutting Newton Commonwealth Golf Course & around the corner from the Ward School! A gracious foyer leads to the step down frplcd living room, a generous size dining room, an updated eat in kit, office nook leads to the family room w/ sliders to the southern exposure deck & fenced backyard. Panelled room w/ fireplace in the lower level & access to garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,212 sq ftLot Size
$880Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Kern• Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Sheila Goddess• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Handsome brick Tudor in the very special Ward school area of Newton presents an opportunity to experience refined elegance. Impeccable quality abounds in the nearly 2,400 square feet with warmth and ambience that welcomes you at the door. Four bedrooms, two and a half baths, front to back, step-down, fireplaced living room, first floor family room and much more, this truly feels like home!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,290 (+3.8%)
$1,314,600 + $469,700
$1,784,300
2025
$16,653 (+3.4%)
$1,252,000 + $447,300
$1,699,300
2024
$16,102 (+4.7%)
$1,215,500 + $434,300
$1,649,800
2023
$15,377 (+5.3%)
$927,300 + $583,200
$1,510,500
2022
$14,602 (+6.9%)
$858,600 + $529,400
$1,388,000
2021
$13,661 (+3.1%)
$810,000 + $459,600
$1,269,600
2020
$13,255 (+2.9%)
$810,000 + $459,600
$1,269,600
2019
$12,881 (+4.2%)
$786,400 + $446,200
$1,232,600
2018
$12,362 (+7.1%)
$713,800 + $428,700
$1,142,500
2017
$11,545 (+4.6%)
$673,400 + $364,800
$1,038,200
2016
$11,042 (+4.9%)
$629,300 + $341,000
$970,300
2015
$10,528 (+0.2%)
$588,100 + $318,700
$906,800
2014
$10,506 (+5.5%)
$539,800 + $327,000
$866,800
2013
$9,960 (+2.4%)
$539,800 + $327,000
$866,800
2012
$9,728 (+2.2%)
$539,800 + $331,100
$870,900
2011
$9,523 (+7.6%)
$544,700 + $329,000
$873,700
2010
$8,850 (+2.4%)
$555,800 + $294,300
$850,100
2009
$8,639
$567,100 + $300,300
$867,400
Tax history for 11 Philmore Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,290 (+3.8%)
$1,314,600 + $469,700
$1,784,300
2025
$16,653 (+3.4%)
$1,252,000 + $447,300
$1,699,300
2024
$16,102 (+4.7%)
$1,215,500 + $434,300
$1,649,800
2023
$15,377 (+5.3%)
$927,300 + $583,200
$1,510,500
2022
$14,602 (+6.9%)
$858,600 + $529,400
$1,388,000
2021
$13,661 (+3.1%)
$810,000 + $459,600
$1,269,600
2020
$13,255 (+2.9%)
$810,000 + $459,600
$1,269,600
2019
$12,881 (+4.2%)
$786,400 + $446,200
$1,232,600
2018
$12,362 (+7.1%)
$713,800 + $428,700
$1,142,500
2017
$11,545 (+4.6%)
$673,400 + $364,800
$1,038,200
2016
$11,042 (+4.9%)
$629,300 + $341,000
$970,300
2015
$10,528 (+0.2%)
$588,100 + $318,700
$906,800
2014
$10,506 (+5.5%)
$539,800 + $327,000
$866,800
2013
$9,960 (+2.4%)
$539,800 + $327,000
$866,800
2012
$9,728 (+2.2%)
$539,800 + $331,100
$870,900
2011
$9,523 (+7.6%)
$544,700 + $329,000
$873,700
2010
$8,850 (+2.4%)
$555,800 + $294,300
$850,100
2009
$8,639
$567,100 + $300,300
$867,400
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,360
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3445847S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,360
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,640
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
Location Information
Directions: Waverley to Montrose (or Kenilworth) to Ivanhoe. 1st house on the right on Philmore.
UnparsedAddress: 11 Philmore Road, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3445847S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Ward Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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