Bright and inviting Colonial on West Newton Hill. Open, light-filled and full of personality, this is a home that feels both thoughtfully designed and wonderfully easy to live in. Artistic touches and leafy views bring a playful energy, while the practical layout makes everyday life comfortable and effortless. The home has a relaxed quality that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. Ideally situated near the commuter rail, West Newton shops and restaurants, Peirce School and the Neighborhood Club, this home offers character, comfort and an exceptional location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
7,312 sq ftLot Size
$750Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listed by Lilya Sorkin• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Family room with beamed ceilings and recessed lighting
Dining room with custom built-in cabinets, open floor plan, wainscoting, and crown molding
Kitchen with an open floor plan, peninsula, and exterior access
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms, all on the second floor
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the second floor with a tiled tub and shower, stone or granite countertops, and tile flooring
One half bathroom on the main floor
Kitchen
Range, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator
Icemaker connection
Laundry & utility
Laundry in the basement
Washer and electric dryer hookups
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, and carpet
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard and hot water heating
Central air and wall-unit cooling
Exterior features
Wood deck
Rain gutters
Public paved road
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Attached garage
Four open parking spaces
Under-house parking
Storage
Paved drive
Off-street tandem parking
Construction
Shingle roof
Block foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
200+ amp electrical service
Electric range and oven connections
HOA & community
Nearby public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, schools, a university, and sidewalks
Electricity and solar
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CHARM PERSONIFIED!APPEALING 7 RM COL OFFERS SPACIOUS ROOMS AND LOVELY DETAILS.BEAUT LR/FRPL,GRAC DINRM,CHEERFUL EAT-IN KIT,INVITING FAMRM,3 GOOD SIZE BDRMS.DECK OVERLOOKING YARD. CENTRAL AC CONVEN LOCATED NR PIERCE ELEM,TRANS AND SHOPS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,611 (+3.8%)
$1,095,000
2025
$10,220 (+3.4%)
2024
$9,882 (+4.6%)
2023
$9,444 (+4.5%)
$812,500 + $115,200
$927,700
2022
$9,037 (+3.6%)
$752,300 + $106,700
$859,000
2021
$8,720 (+3.1%)
$709,700 + $100,700
$810,400
2020
$8,461 (+2.9%)
$709,700 + $100,700
$810,400
2019
$8,222 (+3.8%)
$689,000 + $97,800
$786,800
2018
$7,922 (+3.1%)
$626,500 + $105,700
$732,200
2017
$7,682 (+4.6%)
$591,000 + $99,800
$690,800
2016
$7,347 (+5.3%)
$552,300 + $93,300
$645,600
2014
$6,974 (+5.5%)
$474,100 + $101,300
$575,400
2013
$6,611 (+2.9%)
$474,100 + $101,300
$575,400
2012
$6,427 (+3.6%)
$474,100 + $101,300
$575,400
2011
$6,203 (+2.6%)
$476,000 + $93,100
$569,100
2010
$6,045 (+2.4%)
$485,700 + $95,000
$580,700
2009
$5,901
$495,600 + $96,900
$592,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,534
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,534
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2147109S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Local insights from Redfin agents
Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
50% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 30% for direct sun exposure in Newton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 11 Tennyson Rd
$1,398,506
$74K over list price of $1.33M
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