This beautiful five-bedroom Colonial-style home has a flexible layout for both casual living and entertaining. The main level features a gracious living room with a fireplace, and the kitchen with granite countertops and gas cooking, accesses a lovely dining room and family room with vaulted ceilings. Two outdoor spaces are accessed from this area: an expansive deck off the living room and a three-season screened-in porch off the dining area - perfect spots for al fresco dining. A luxurious master bedroom suite completes this level. The second floor has four generously sized bedrooms, including a master bedroom option and a family bathroom. The finished lower level offers a beautiful family room or guest room with a half bath and full-size windows, and there is also a home gym or office with direct-access to the backyard. This property is less than a mile from Newton Center's shops, restaurants, and T - a very special home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,560 sq ftLot Size
$569Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Irene Kerzner• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Susan Condrick• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Wonderful Colonial in desirable Bowen neighborhood. Close to school, Newton Ctr. T and Longwood shuttle Unexpected contemporary features and space: first floor master suite, 4 additional bedrooms, large family room and 1244 sq ft in walkout basement-- ideal for office or au paire. Deck, porch, central air, in-ground lawn sprinklers & central alarm. Perfect home for families and entertaining.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1987
Sold
$261,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,162 (+3.8%)
$918,400 + $646,300
$1,564,700
2025
$14,604 (+3.4%)
$874,700 + $615,500
$1,490,200
2024
$14,121 (+5.0%)
$849,200 + $597,600
$1,446,800
2023
$13,452 (+4.5%)
$644,900 + $676,500
$1,321,400
2022
$12,871 (+3.6%)
$597,100 + $626,400
$1,223,500
2021
$12,419 (+3.1%)
$563,300 + $590,900
$1,154,200
2020
$12,050 (+2.9%)
$563,300 + $590,900
$1,154,200
2019
$11,710 (+4.7%)
$546,900 + $573,700
$1,120,600
2018
$11,186 (+3.1%)
$494,100 + $539,700
$1,033,800
2017
$10,845 (+4.6%)
$466,100 + $509,200
$975,300
2016
$10,373 (+4.9%)
$435,600 + $475,900
$911,500
2015
$9,891 (+0.7%)
$407,100 + $444,800
$851,900
2014
$9,821 (+5.5%)
$374,300 + $436,000
$810,300
2013
$9,310 (+16.4%)
$374,300 + $436,000
$810,300
2012
$8,000 (+3.6%)
$374,300 + $341,900
$716,200
2011
$7,720 (+2.6%)
$376,400 + $331,900
$708,300
2010
$7,524 (+2.4%)
$384,100 + $338,700
$722,800
2009
$7,346
$391,900 + $345,600
$737,500
Tax history for 20 Oakmont Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,162 (+3.8%)
$918,400 + $646,300
$1,564,700
2025
$14,604 (+3.4%)
$874,700 + $615,500
$1,490,200
2024
$14,121 (+5.0%)
$849,200 + $597,600
$1,446,800
2023
$13,452 (+4.5%)
$644,900 + $676,500
$1,321,400
2022
$12,871 (+3.6%)
$597,100 + $626,400
$1,223,500
2021
$12,419 (+3.1%)
$563,300 + $590,900
$1,154,200
2020
$12,050 (+2.9%)
$563,300 + $590,900
$1,154,200
2019
$11,710 (+4.7%)
$546,900 + $573,700
$1,120,600
2018
$11,186 (+3.1%)
$494,100 + $539,700
$1,033,800
2017
$10,845 (+4.6%)
$466,100 + $509,200
$975,300
2016
$10,373 (+4.9%)
$435,600 + $475,900
$911,500
2015
$9,891 (+0.7%)
$407,100 + $444,800
$851,900
2014
$9,821 (+5.5%)
$374,300 + $436,000
$810,300
2013
$9,310 (+16.4%)
$374,300 + $436,000
$810,300
2012
$8,000 (+3.6%)
$374,300 + $341,900
$716,200
2011
$7,720 (+2.6%)
$376,400 + $331,900
$708,300
2010
$7,524 (+2.4%)
$384,100 + $338,700
$722,800
2009
$7,346
$391,900 + $345,600
$737,500
*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
6
Baths
2.75
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,560
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,900
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2481956S
Parking Spaces
4
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 17, 2026.
Jan 25, 2023 • Final
Plumbing irrigation meter application
Plumbing
May 19, 2022 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Parker St to Daniel st to Oakmont Rd
UnparsedAddress: 20 Oakmont Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 2,900
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,560 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2481956S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Apr 17, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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