Welcome to this Lovely, Sunny, Expanded 4 Bedroom Cape home in a highly desired West Newton neighborhood! This home has all the right spaces in all the right places. Spacious Contemporary open floor plan incl. fire placed living room w/ a natural wood beamed ceiling, a dining room which opens to an updated Renovated Kitchen & a wood paneled Family Room w/ newer windows. Many improvements incl. beautiful hardwood floors, enlarged paved driveway leading to detached 2 car garage, storage shed & fenced in back yard. Move in Condition! Several rooms recently painted. Natural light throughout. Side entry w/ direct access to garage. Easy access to all major routes. This home is located in a buffer zone, w/ a choice of North or South side schools. This much desired location is just a short distance to West Newton Sq. shops, restaurants, schools, Cinema, Commuter Rail & Express Bus. GAS COOKING IN THE HOME ALREADY, heating system can be converted to Gas. HOME IS ZONED MR1
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
5,787 sq ftLot Size
$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kaufman Realty Team• Keller Williams Realty
Welcome to this Charming Expanded Cape in a lovely West Newton neighborhood! Spacious Contemporary open floor plan includes fireplaced living room with a natural wood beamed ceiling, a dining room which opens to a 2014 Renovated Kitchen and a wood paneled Family Room. Many improvements include beautiful hardwood floors, enlarged paved driveway leading to detached 2 car garage, storage shed and brand new fenced in back yard. Move in Condition! Walk to Pierce Elementary School and easy access to all major routes.
MLS PIN #71302337
Dec 8, 2011
Sold
$492,500
$322/sq ft
Oct 25, 2011
Contingent
—
Oct 19, 2011
Listed
$489,000
$320/sq ft
PICTURESQUE FOUR BEDROOM, TWO BATH CAPE ON QUIET STREET. BEAUTIFUL GUMWOOD, HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT, FIREPLACE, SUNNY FIRST FLOOR FAMILYROOM, NEW WINDOWS, TWO-CAR GARAGE, PRETTY FENCED-IN YARD, GREAT LOCATION - WALK TO PIERCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EXPRESS BUS DOWNTOWN & WEST NEWTON SQUARE!! WON'T LAST!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,287 (+3.8%)
$915,400 + $146,200
$1,061,600
2025
$9,908 (+3.4%)
$871,800 + $139,200
$1,011,000
2024
$9,580 (+5.8%)
$846,400 + $135,200
$981,600
2023
$9,051 (+4.5%)
$639,900 + $249,200
$889,100
2022
$8,660 (+3.6%)
$592,500 + $230,700
$823,200
2021
$8,356 (+17.6%)
$559,000 + $217,600
$776,600
2020
$7,103 (+2.9%)
$559,000 + $121,400
$680,400
2019
$6,903 (+3.9%)
$542,700 + $117,900
$660,600
2018
$6,643 (+3.1%)
$493,200 + $120,800
$614,000
2017
$6,441 (+10.2%)
$465,300 + $113,900
$579,200
2016
$5,845 (+4.9%)
$435,000 + $78,600
$513,600
2015
$5,573 (+0.5%)
$406,500 + $73,500
$480,000
2014
$5,544 (+5.5%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2013
$5,256 (+2.9%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2012
$5,109 (+3.1%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2011
$4,953 (+0.7%)
$373,000 + $81,400
$454,400
2010
$4,921 (+2.4%)
$380,600 + $92,100
$472,700
2009
$4,804
$388,400 + $93,900
$482,300
Tax history for 18 Gilbert St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,287 (+3.8%)
$915,400 + $146,200
$1,061,600
2025
$9,908 (+3.4%)
$871,800 + $139,200
$1,011,000
2024
$9,580 (+5.8%)
$846,400 + $135,200
$981,600
2023
$9,051 (+4.5%)
$639,900 + $249,200
$889,100
2022
$8,660 (+3.6%)
$592,500 + $230,700
$823,200
2021
$8,356 (+17.6%)
$559,000 + $217,600
$776,600
2020
$7,103 (+2.9%)
$559,000 + $121,400
$680,400
2019
$6,903 (+3.9%)
$542,700 + $117,900
$660,600
2018
$6,643 (+3.1%)
$493,200 + $120,800
$614,000
2017
$6,441 (+10.2%)
$465,300 + $113,900
$579,200
2016
$5,845 (+4.9%)
$435,000 + $78,600
$513,600
2015
$5,573 (+0.5%)
$406,500 + $73,500
$480,000
2014
$5,544 (+5.5%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2013
$5,256 (+2.9%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2012
$5,109 (+3.1%)
$371,800 + $85,600
$457,400
2011
$4,953 (+0.7%)
$373,000 + $81,400
$454,400
2010
$4,921 (+2.4%)
$380,600 + $92,100
$472,700
2009
$4,804
$388,400 + $93,900
$482,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,443
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3193353S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 150 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Ductless
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Comm Ave to Arapahoe which becomes Gilbert Street
UnparsedAddress: 18 Gilbert Street, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,443
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3193353S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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