Desirable Newton Highlands-This stunning, sun-filled Victorian is meticulously maintained & tastefully updated.The original charm & character have been preserved & blended w/ recent renovations for today's lifestyle.Quality craftsmanship & attention to detail are reflected throughout. A front entry mudroom has built-ins leading to a gracious foyer which has a period fireplace w/ decorative tiles. Both living & dining rooms have bays. A magnificently renovated kitchen & family room addition are the focal points for all entertaining & casual living. The kitchen offers Quartz countertops & Wolf stove. Adjoining family room has a gas fireplace w/ marble surround & French doors leading to a front screened- in porch. Master bedroom is en suite w/ vaulted ceiling & closets w/ built-ins.Third floor is ideally suited for an au-pair suite & the basement is newly finished. Beautifully sited w/2 car garage. Conveniently located to new Zervas Elementary School, shops, Crystal Lake,T, & major routes
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
8,320 sq ftLot Size
$683Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Leslie Kaplan• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Liz Mintz• Hammond Residential Real Estate
HANDSOME VICTORIAN CLASSICALLY DECORATED W/CONTEMP ELEGANCE. 1998 KITCHEN. FP IN FOYER. SPACIOUS 3RD FL MSTR BR & BATH. THIS HOME IS LOCATED IN WONDERFUL NEWTON HIGHLANDS. WALK TO "T", SHOPS, RESTAURANTS & CRYSTAL LAKE.
MLS PIN #30345901
Sep 30, 1999
Sold
$659,000
$183/sq ft
Aug 31, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 13, 1999
Listed
$659,500
$183/sq ft
THIS HOME IS LOCATED WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO CRYSTAL LAKE AND THE MBTA. THIS CHARMING VICTORIAN IS CLASSICALLY DECORATED WITH A CONTEMPORARY FLAIR AND A 1998 KITCHEN. THERE IS A TASTEFULLY RENOVATED 3RD FLOOR MASTER SUITE.
MLS PIN #50491065
May 18, 1998
Sold
$440,000
$122/sq ft
Mar 9, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Feb 6, 1998
Listed
$439,000
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,414 (+3.8%)
$1,043,900 + $1,062,800
$2,106,700
2025
$19,663 (+3.4%)
$994,200 + $1,012,200
$2,006,400
2024
$19,012 (+4.6%)
$965,200 + $982,800
$1,948,000
2023
$18,176 (+4.5%)
$737,100 + $1,048,400
$1,785,500
2022
$17,392 (+3.6%)
$682,500 + $970,700
$1,653,200
2021
$16,781 (+3.1%)
$643,900 + $915,700
$1,559,600
2020
$16,282 (+2.9%)
$643,900 + $915,700
$1,559,600
2019
$15,823 (+3.9%)
$625,100 + $889,100
$1,514,200
2018
$15,228 (+3.1%)
$563,800 + $843,600
$1,407,400
2017
$14,764 (+4.6%)
$531,900 + $795,800
$1,327,700
2016
$14,120 (+4.9%)
$497,100 + $743,700
$1,240,800
2015
$13,463 (+7.4%)
$464,600 + $695,000
$1,159,600
2014
$12,541 (+5.5%)
$426,400 + $608,300
$1,034,700
2013
$11,889 (+6.1%)
$426,400 + $608,300
$1,034,700
2012
$11,201 (+4.2%)
$426,400 + $576,400
$1,002,800
2011
$10,745 (+2.6%)
$428,600 + $557,200
$985,800
2010
$10,471 (+2.4%)
$437,300 + $568,600
$1,005,900
2009
$10,223
$446,200 + $580,200
$1,026,400
Tax history for 12 Rockledge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,414 (+3.8%)
$1,043,900 + $1,062,800
$2,106,700
2025
$19,663 (+3.4%)
$994,200 + $1,012,200
$2,006,400
2024
$19,012 (+4.6%)
$965,200 + $982,800
$1,948,000
2023
$18,176 (+4.5%)
$737,100 + $1,048,400
$1,785,500
2022
$17,392 (+3.6%)
$682,500 + $970,700
$1,653,200
2021
$16,781 (+3.1%)
$643,900 + $915,700
$1,559,600
2020
$16,282 (+2.9%)
$643,900 + $915,700
$1,559,600
2019
$15,823 (+3.9%)
$625,100 + $889,100
$1,514,200
2018
$15,228 (+3.1%)
$563,800 + $843,600
$1,407,400
2017
$14,764 (+4.6%)
$531,900 + $795,800
$1,327,700
2016
$14,120 (+4.9%)
$497,100 + $743,700
$1,240,800
2015
$13,463 (+7.4%)
$464,600 + $695,000
$1,159,600
2014
$12,541 (+5.5%)
$426,400 + $608,300
$1,034,700
2013
$11,889 (+6.1%)
$426,400 + $608,300
$1,034,700
2012
$11,201 (+4.2%)
$426,400 + $576,400
$1,002,800
2011
$10,745 (+2.6%)
$428,600 + $557,200
$985,800
2010
$10,471 (+2.4%)
$437,300 + $568,600
$1,005,900
2009
$10,223
$446,200 + $580,200
$1,026,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,083
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2837822S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,764
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Centre to Woodcliff to Rockledge
UnparsedAddress: 12 Rockledge Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,083
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2837822S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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