Move right in to this beautifully renovated 'Craftsman Bungalow' home. New kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. New bathrooms, refinished hardwood floors and freshly painted interior and exterior. New fence gives the homeowner a private, enclosed yard. Great commuter location, easy access to 95, Mass. Pike, Commuter Rail or T (Bus #505). Close to shopping and restaurants in Auburndale & West Newton. This is a must see property! A renovated house at $540,000 in Newton will not last! Expansion potential, Owner has already done plans for possible addition.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
5,918 sq ftLot Size
$1,038Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Gari Wong• Middlesex Residential Properties
Bought with Deanna Salemme• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
HOME SWEET HOME! CAPITIVATING SIDE ENTRANCE COLONIAL W/GLASS ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH. NEWER KITHEN/BATHS/HEAT- ING/ELECT. FENCED YARD WITH PATIO. PLEASE SEE LISTING BROKERS FOR ENTIRE LIST OF EXCLUSIONS. CO-LISTERS: MARGIE
Public Records
Apr 29, 1994
Sold
$152,000
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 11, 1993
Sold
$112,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,870 (+3.8%)
$797,500 + $221,100
$1,018,600
2025
$9,507 (+3.4%)
$759,500 + $210,600
$970,100
2024
$9,196 (+5.4%)
$737,400 + $204,800
$942,200
2023
$8,722 (+4.5%)
$555,300 + $301,500
$856,800
2022
$8,346 (+11.8%)
$514,200 + $279,100
$793,300
2021
$7,466 (+20.6%)
$485,100 + $208,800
$693,900
2020
$6,189 (+2.9%)
$485,100 + $107,700
$592,800
2019
$6,014 (+5.6%)
$471,000 + $104,500
$575,500
2018
$5,695 (+3.2%)
$428,300 + $98,000
$526,300
2017
$5,521 (+11.0%)
$404,100 + $92,400
$496,500
2016
$4,974 (+4.9%)
$377,700 + $59,400
$437,100
2015
$4,743 (−5.4%)
$353,000 + $55,500
$408,500
2014
$5,016 (+5.5%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2013
$4,756 (+2.9%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2012
$4,623 (+0.6%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2011
$4,597 (+2.6%)
$347,500 + $74,200
$421,700
2010
$4,479 (+2.4%)
$354,600 + $75,700
$430,300
2009
$4,373
$361,800 + $77,300
$439,100
Tax history for 12 Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,870 (+3.8%)
$797,500 + $221,100
$1,018,600
2025
$9,507 (+3.4%)
$759,500 + $210,600
$970,100
2024
$9,196 (+5.4%)
$737,400 + $204,800
$942,200
2023
$8,722 (+4.5%)
$555,300 + $301,500
$856,800
2022
$8,346 (+11.8%)
$514,200 + $279,100
$793,300
2021
$7,466 (+20.6%)
$485,100 + $208,800
$693,900
2020
$6,189 (+2.9%)
$485,100 + $107,700
$592,800
2019
$6,014 (+5.6%)
$471,000 + $104,500
$575,500
2018
$5,695 (+3.2%)
$428,300 + $98,000
$526,300
2017
$5,521 (+11.0%)
$404,100 + $92,400
$496,500
2016
$4,974 (+4.9%)
$377,700 + $59,400
$437,100
2015
$4,743 (−5.4%)
$353,000 + $55,500
$408,500
2014
$5,016 (+5.5%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2013
$4,756 (+2.9%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2012
$4,623 (+0.6%)
$345,800 + $68,100
$413,900
2011
$4,597 (+2.6%)
$347,500 + $74,200
$421,700
2010
$4,479 (+2.4%)
$354,600 + $75,700
$430,300
2009
$4,373
$361,800 + $77,300
$439,100
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,918
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,010
Year built
1929
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2143955S
Parking Spaces
2
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Green
Last updated by owner on Mar 17, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 48
Length: 8
Width: 6
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 25
Length: 5
Width: 5
Level: First
Living Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,010
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: River Street to Star Road
UnparsedAddress: 12 Star Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,010
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,918 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2143955S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green
Home facts updated by owner on Mar 17, 2025
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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