This gracious, commanding Colonial has been enjoyed, taken care of, and enhanced by the same family for over 50 years and is now ready for its next residents. With over 5,000 square feet living space and a 0.43 acre lot, this home is nestled in a coveted neighborhood between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands, two doors from Crystal Lake, and has almost immediate access to the Green line MBTA subway stop to Boston and major commuting routes. Key features include: a deep, covered porch spanning the entire front of the home with direct access to the living and dining rooms (both truly entertainment-size) through French doors; a large, unfussy, but elegant foyer; four fireplaces; 5 bedrooms; multiple bathrooms; multiple other rooms providing flexibility for various uses; and an enormous, finished game room in the basement. This is a special, rare offering -- not to be missed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1915Year Built
0.43 acresLot Size
$508Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
6 spacesParking
Listed by Kevin Eagar• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,424
Year built
1915
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1972904S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Feb 27, 2023 • Active
Electrical permit application
Rewire the electrical power and communication systems for a single-family home. Upgrade the electrical service to 400 amps.
Electrical
Jan 27, 2023 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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.
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Location
Location Information
Directions: Lake Ave or Walnut Street to Berwick Road
UnparsedAddress: 17 Berwick Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,424
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1972904S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Effects.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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