Beautifully crafted new construction Colonial home in West Newton, with every detail thoughtfully considered throughout. This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers an ideal layout for today’s living. The main level features a welcoming foyer, private office or optional bedroom with full bath, and a dining area that flows into the open-concept kitchen and living space. The chef’s kitchen includes high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium finishes. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-like bath with soaking tub and oversized shower. There are three additional bedrooms and second-floor laundry room. A finished walk-up attic provides flexible living space and is seamlessly integrated into the home. The finished lower level includes a bedroom, full bath, and versatile bonus space with tons of natural light. Complete with a two-car garage, mudroom, and close to shops, dining, and major commuter routes.
In a lovely West Newton neighborhood, this charming Cape Cod style home is under a mile to both the West Newton Village and Waltham’s Moody Street with shops, restaurants & a movie theater. This location is also under a mile to the public elementary and middle schools, offers central air conditioning and is sited on level lot with a grassy yard and attached one car garage. The foyer opens to a spacious living room with a fireplace. Off the living room is a great office, perfect for working from home or a Peloton. Across the foyer is a large dining room that leads to the kitchen with a good amount of workspace & storage, and a door to the yard. A hallway leads to the sunny first level bedroom and bathroom. On the top floor is a nice sitting room and the second bedroom. Presently semi-finished, the basement houses the 2nd full bathroom, systems, laundry and ample storage. This home is a great entry-level opportunity to the Newton single family home market for an end user or developer.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,862 (+3.8%)
$811,400
2025
$7,573 (+3.4%)
2024
$7,323 (−3.4%)
2023
$7,581 (+4.5%)
$583,200 + $161,500
$744,700
2022
$7,254 (+3.6%)
$540,000 + $149,500
$689,500
2021
$6,999 (+3.1%)
$509,400 + $141,100
$650,500
2020
$6,791 (+2.9%)
$509,400 + $141,100
$650,500
2019
$6,600 (+4.7%)
$494,600 + $137,000
$631,600
2018
$6,304 (+3.1%)
$449,400 + $133,200
$582,600
2017
$6,112 (+4.6%)
$424,000 + $125,600
$549,600
2016
$5,845 (+4.9%)
$396,300 + $117,300
$513,600
2015
$5,573 (+1.4%)
$370,400 + $109,600
$480,000
2014
$5,496 (+5.5%)
$339,900 + $113,600
$453,500
2013
$5,211 (+2.9%)
$339,900 + $113,600
$453,500
2012
$5,066 (+0.5%)
$339,900 + $113,600
$453,500
2011
$5,041 (+2.6%)
$342,000 + $120,500
$462,500
2010
$4,912 (+2.4%)
$349,000 + $122,900
$471,900
2009
$4,796
$356,100 + $125,400
$481,500
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,188
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,188
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3417465S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newton, MA • 02465
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Sun exposure
82/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 12 Sylvester Rd
$2,773,870
$106K under list price of $2.88M
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