Bright and sunny, south facing 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath Side Entrance Cape style home expanded with 2 story rear addition. Located on a pretty, serene tree lined street in Newton Highlands. Spacious living room with gas fireplace, opens to charming dining room and kitchen with french doors to family room with large windows and sliding glass door overlooking deck and landscaped backyard. Second level with 3 bedrooms, tiled bath, laundry and air conditioning. Finished lower level playroom/office. 1 car attached garage. Beautifully updated and maintained both inside and out with replacement windows, renovated baths and laundry room (2017), 1st floor mini splits and 2nd floor air conditioning (2019), AZEK deck and bulkhead (2020), sprinkler system and landscaping (2022-23). This is a lovely home in a neighborhood of similar houses. Near new Countryside Elementary School, Needham Street and Newton Highlands T-stop, shops and restaurants, new Trader Joes, Route 9 and major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
5,365 sq ftLot Size
$831Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mary Lewitt• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Chuck Silverston Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bright, deleaded cape/colonial (2 story, rear addition), larger than it appears, w/open-concept plan, private, fenced-in lot boasts maple kitch. w/ Corian counters,1st. floor FmRm. w/sliders to deck, att. 1 c. gar., fp. play rm., gas heat/hot water/cooking/dryer, many updates. Wonderful, Woodcliff Park neighbrhd. near Highlands Vllg./Needham St./Rt. 9 shops, Crystal Lake Beach. Only .75 mile to T (via stop light on Boylston St.)
MLS PIN #70180029
Jun 27, 2005
Sold
$632,000
$343/sq ft
May 12, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 26, 2005
Listed
$639,000
$347/sq ft
This beautifully renovated expanded cape in Newton Highlands is a must see! Bright and sunny living room and family room, fully updated kitchen with maple cabinets and quality countertops. Newly finished library/office on lower level (not included in Sq.Ft.) with custom maple cabinets and oversized fireplace. Quiet, tree-lined side street in a fantastic neighborhood. Walk to Countryside School and "T". Convenient to all major routes. Don't miss it!
Public Records
Jun 23, 2000
Sold
$445,000
$242/sq ft
MLS PIN #50362202
May 16, 1997
Sold
$257,000
$140/sq ft
Feb 14, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jan 31, 1997
Listed
$269,900
$147/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,839 (+3.8%)
$978,100 + $140,500
$1,118,600
2025
$10,440 (+3.4%)
$931,500 + $133,800
$1,065,300
2024
$10,095 (+6.0%)
$904,400 + $129,900
$1,034,300
2023
$9,523 (+4.5%)
$682,900 + $252,600
$935,500
2022
$9,112 (+3.6%)
$632,300 + $233,900
$866,200
2021
$8,793 (+3.1%)
$596,500 + $220,700
$817,200
2020
$8,532 (+2.9%)
$596,500 + $220,700
$817,200
2019
$8,291 (−3.3%)
$579,100 + $214,300
$793,400
2018
$8,574 (+3.2%)
$526,100 + $266,300
$792,400
2017
$8,312 (+6.9%)
$496,300 + $251,200
$747,500
2016
$7,775 (+4.9%)
$463,800 + $219,400
$683,200
2015
$7,413 (+1.3%)
$433,500 + $205,000
$638,500
2014
$7,317 (+21.0%)
$361,400 + $242,300
$603,700
2013
$6,045 (+2.9%)
$361,400 + $164,700
$526,100
2012
$5,877 (+4.0%)
$361,400 + $164,700
$526,100
2011
$5,649 (+2.6%)
$364,900 + $153,400
$518,300
2010
$5,506 (+2.4%)
$372,300 + $156,600
$528,900
2009
$5,375
$379,900 + $159,800
$539,700
Tax history for 123 Walnut Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,839 (+3.8%)
$978,100 + $140,500
$1,118,600
2025
$10,440 (+3.4%)
$931,500 + $133,800
$1,065,300
2024
$10,095 (+6.0%)
$904,400 + $129,900
$1,034,300
2023
$9,523 (+4.5%)
$682,900 + $252,600
$935,500
2022
$9,112 (+3.6%)
$632,300 + $233,900
$866,200
2021
$8,793 (+3.1%)
$596,500 + $220,700
$817,200
2020
$8,532 (+2.9%)
$596,500 + $220,700
$817,200
2019
$8,291 (−3.3%)
$579,100 + $214,300
$793,400
2018
$8,574 (+3.2%)
$526,100 + $266,300
$792,400
2017
$8,312 (+6.9%)
$496,300 + $251,200
$747,500
2016
$7,775 (+4.9%)
$463,800 + $219,400
$683,200
2015
$7,413 (+1.3%)
$433,500 + $205,000
$638,500
2014
$7,317 (+21.0%)
$361,400 + $242,300
$603,700
2013
$6,045 (+2.9%)
$361,400 + $164,700
$526,100
2012
$5,877 (+4.0%)
$361,400 + $164,700
$526,100
2011
$5,649 (+2.6%)
$364,900 + $153,400
$518,300
2010
$5,506 (+2.4%)
$372,300 + $156,600
$528,900
2009
$5,375
$379,900 + $159,800
$539,700
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,528
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2390824S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 1, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Basement: Partial, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,840
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1528
Below Grade Finished Area: 312
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,947
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Countryside
Middle Or Junior School: Brown
High School: Newton South
Location Information
Directions: Off Parker Street to Kendall to Walnut Hill or Woodcliff to Walnut Hill Road.
UnparsedAddress: 123 Walnut Hill Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,528
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2390824S
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 1, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Television In Living Room.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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