Perfect opportunity to live in a tastefully restored, sun splashed home in one of the finest villages in Newton. Send children directly across to the Franklin Elementary School, playground. AAA location, walk to commuter train and bus, easy access to Mass Pike, Rte. 128, village, shops and restaurants. Gleaming refinished hardwood floors, fireplace, new kitchen with all appliances and microwave, new cabinets, tile floor etc. New roof, new rear steps/deck, new bathtub/tile, new paint throughout, plus so much more! Secluded private yard with plenty of room for children and/or pets. Expansion potential for family room/bath at ground level or possibly into attached garage. Newly super insulated. Possible private financing. Ready for immediate move in by the new owner.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$708Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lois Goldman• Premier Real Estate Services
Bought with Lois Goldman• Premier Real Estate Services
Lovely little home nestled on a tree lined street a literal stones throw from Franklin Elementary school! Centrally located with easy access to West Newton restaurants and shopping and just minutes from the Mass Pike. Needs some TLC but a great starter home at an affordable price for this highly desirable neighborhood. Come take a look, you won't regret it!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,059 (+3.8%)
$728,500
2025
$6,799 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,574 (−3.3%)
2023
$6,795 (+4.5%)
$535,800 + $131,700
$667,500
2022
$6,502 (+3.6%)
$496,100 + $122,000
$618,100
2021
$6,274 (+3.1%)
$468,000 + $115,100
$583,100
2020
$6,088 (+2.9%)
$468,000 + $115,100
$583,100
2019
$5,916 (+5.3%)
$454,400 + $111,700
$566,100
2018
$5,620 (+3.1%)
$412,900 + $106,500
$519,400
2017
$5,449 (+4.6%)
$389,500 + $100,500
$490,000
2016
$5,211 (+4.9%)
$364,000 + $93,900
$457,900
2015
$4,968 (+1.5%)
$340,200 + $87,700
$427,900
2014
$4,895 (+5.5%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2013
$4,641 (+2.9%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2012
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2011
$4,457 (+2.6%)
$312,500 + $96,400
$408,900
2010
$4,343 (+2.4%)
$318,900 + $98,300
$417,200
2009
$4,240
$325,400 + $100,300
$425,700
Tax history for 140 Derby St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,059 (+3.8%)
$728,500
2025
$6,799 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,574 (−3.3%)
2023
$6,795 (+4.5%)
$535,800 + $131,700
$667,500
2022
$6,502 (+3.6%)
$496,100 + $122,000
$618,100
2021
$6,274 (+3.1%)
$468,000 + $115,100
$583,100
2020
$6,088 (+2.9%)
$468,000 + $115,100
$583,100
2019
$5,916 (+5.3%)
$454,400 + $111,700
$566,100
2018
$5,620 (+3.1%)
$412,900 + $106,500
$519,400
2017
$5,449 (+4.6%)
$389,500 + $100,500
$490,000
2016
$5,211 (+4.9%)
$364,000 + $93,900
$457,900
2015
$4,968 (+1.5%)
$340,200 + $87,700
$427,900
2014
$4,895 (+5.5%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2013
$4,641 (+2.9%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2012
$4,512 (+1.2%)
$311,500 + $92,400
$403,900
2011
$4,457 (+2.6%)
$312,500 + $96,400
$408,900
2010
$4,343 (+2.4%)
$318,900 + $98,300
$417,200
2009
$4,240
$325,400 + $100,300
$425,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
117608S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Feb 4, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
Jan 21, 2025 • Final
Electrical permit application
Install new electrical wiring for a living room and half bathroom. Work includes installing new receptacles, a bathroom exhaust fan, and outdoor lighting according to building codes.
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood
Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,280
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,502
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: See GPS; directly across from Franklin School
UnparsedAddress: 140 Derby St, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 117608S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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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
6/10 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
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$861,000 – $1.04M
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