Sited on almost 1/2 acre of lushly landscaped grounds on a prestigious side street, this 9+ room level brick and shingle ranch offers both fabulous curb appeal and a meticulous interior. A spacious living room with fireplace and great windows opens to a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite counters, breakfast bar, Miele and LG appliances, including a duel-fueled gas range and electric oven with custom water faucet above, a supplementary speed oven, and dishwasher. The welcoming dining room with rounded table invites lively conversations during meals and opens to a comfortable den with closet which can easily convert to a 3rd bedroom. Work or exercise with restful views in the 1st floor bonus room with separate entrance to the magnificent backyard. 2 primary bedrooms each with its own beautiful bath and custom closet and a 3rd lovely full bath for guests complete the 1st floor. In the lower level, there's a private guest or au pair bedroom/ playroom with fireplace, access to the 4th full bath & laundry along with utility area & separate workroom. A bluestone patio with gas grill piped into the house invites wonderful barbeques and great parties. All updated systems add to the value of this fabulous home. Loads of parking in the 2 car garage and adjoining driveway. If you're looking for a tastefully updated property that is move-in ready, this is it!
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$586Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Edgers• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Newton Highlands, located between Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre, is a residential and village-style Newton neighborhood with a walkable commercial strip and a leafy, hill-and-pond landscape. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Walnut Street and Lincoln Street crossroads, where espresso bars, indie salons, and small restaurants cluster under the Green Line tracks. The Newton Highlands Branch Library and the Newton Centre for the Arts act as cultural anchors, with seasonal programming that spills into nearby streets. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston: shingled Colonials, Tudors, and well-kept multifamily homes on curving side roads. Crystal Lake and Cold Spring Park set a calm, outdoorsy rhythm. The MBTA Green Line at Newton Highlands frames daily movement without overpowering the quiet blocks.
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Market insights
19 Druid Hill Rd · $1,750,000
DAYS ON MARKET
81 days
The average home goes pending in 22 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.2%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,750,000
Median sale price in this area is $919,982. (47% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
2 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Beamed ceilings
Recessed lighting
Wired for sound
Internet available (broadband)
Home office with separate exterior access
Insulated windows
Total of 9 rooms
Full, finished basement with walk-out access, interior entry, garage access and sump pump
Bedrooms
Main/First level primary bedroom with ceiling fan, custom built cabinetry, hardwood floors and double closet
First level bedroom with walk-in closet, ceiling fan, hardwood floors (remodeled)
Basement bedroom with fireplace and laminate flooring (remodeled)
Bathrooms
Four full bathrooms total
Main/First level bathroom with tiled shower stall and stone/ceramic tile flooring (remodeled)
Main/First level bathroom with tiled shower, marble flooring, stone/granite countertops and jacuzzi/whirlpool soaking tub
Main/First level bathroom with tiled tub & shower, stone/ceramic tile flooring, upgraded countertops and double vanity
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with stone/granite countertops and upgraded cabinetry
Breakfast bar / nook and dining area
Open floorplan with recessed lighting
Stainless steel appliances
Gas stove with pot filler faucet
Instant hot water and plumbed for ice maker
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Dryer hookup (gas)
Laundry located in basement
Flooring
Hardwood
Stone/ceramic tile
Marble
Laminate
Wall-to-wall carpet
Heating & cooling
Forced air and natural gas heating
Electric baseboard and ductless heating options
Humidity control
Central air conditioning, dual and ductless cooling
Exterior features
Patio
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Fenced yard (enclosed)
Garden
Outdoor gas grill hookup
Corner wooded lot
Paved public road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Above-grade and below-grade finished areas
Approximate year built (public records)
Security system
Workshop on property
Parking
Attached garage (2-car) with garage door opener and interior access
Covered parking spaces (2)
Open/off-street paved parking for about 6 vehicles
Total of 8 parking spaces
Garage has storage and under/covered parking features
Security
Security system
Construction
Shingle roof
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Gas available for range and dryer
Icemaker connection and outdoor gas grill hookup
HOA & community
Community offers public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, golf, medical facilities, highway access and public schools
Not a senior community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
It's been done for you! Sited on a large corner lot this recently Updated and Renovated (see improvement list attached), Mid Century Modern home provides generous areas for Casual Living, more Formal Entertaining and Working all on the main level PLUS generous spaces below for all the not so neat activities: workshop, hobbies + creative play or teen gatherings. 2009 Anderson windows allow for abundant natural light throughout the home and particularly in the Home Office, with its available rear entrance for visitors, if needed. Everyday routine is enhanced by the 2013 renovation of the Master and Family Bathrooms with their modern aesthetic, the addition of custom closets in the bedrooms and a spacious Laundry Room. 2010 Roof. Direct entry 2 car garage. Short walk to Countryside School. Move In condition!
MLS PIN #71480478
Jun 4, 2013
Sold
$850,000
$285/sq ft
Feb 13, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 6, 2013
Listed
$849,900
$285/sq ft
+1
Sun-drenched mid century Ranch in desirable Newton Highlands location. Great condition. Open and airy feel. 22x20 living room with fireplace. First floor family room as well as a home office with pastoral views of the 17,528 sq ft lot. The kitchen has maple cabinet fronts with glass accents, granite counters and leads to a lovely stone patio. Some upgrades include; 2009 Anderson windows, 2010 roof, 2012 gas hot water tank. Finished basement playroom with fireplace. Direct-entry 2 car garage.
MLS PIN #30387692
Jun 30, 2000
Sold
$557,500
$187/sq ft
Mar 8, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 23, 2000
Listed
$564,000
$189/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,514 (+3.8%)
$1,254,300 + $449,900
$1,704,200
2025
$15,905 (+3.4%)
$1,194,600 + $428,400
$1,623,000
2024
$15,379 (+5.6%)
$1,159,800 + $415,900
$1,575,700
2023
$14,569 (+4.5%)
$912,800 + $518,300
$1,431,100
2022
$13,940 (+3.6%)
$845,200 + $479,900
$1,325,100
2021
$13,451 (+3.1%)
$797,400 + $452,700
$1,250,100
2020
$13,051 (+2.9%)
$797,400 + $452,700
$1,250,100
2019
$12,683 (+4.4%)
$774,200 + $439,500
$1,213,700
2018
$12,150 (+3.1%)
$702,100 + $420,800
$1,122,900
2017
$11,779 (+14.4%)
$662,400 + $396,900
$1,059,300
2016
$10,300 (+4.9%)
$619,100 + $286,000
$905,100
2015
$9,821 (+3.4%)
$578,600 + $267,300
$845,900
2014
$9,501 (+14.8%)
$534,800 + $249,100
$783,900
2013
$8,275 (+2.9%)
$534,800 + $185,400
$720,200
2012
$8,045 (+1.5%)
$534,800 + $185,400
$720,200
2011
$7,929 (+2.6%)
$535,600 + $191,800
$727,400
2010
$7,726 (+2.4%)
$546,500 + $195,700
$742,200
2009
$7,543
$557,700 + $199,600
$757,300
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,090
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,090
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1617245S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
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