New Construction and impeccable restoration/major expansion beautifully situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on West Newton Hill. This luxurious 13-room home with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths offers state of the art eat in kitchen and provides lots of natural sunlight and includes a family room with fireplace and sliding door that leads to a stone patio overlooking a private tree lined landscaped yard. The formal dining room with wainscoating offers a spacious pantry, the living room with custom built-ins has a double sided fireplace connected to a home office, and a mudroom with plenty of closet space with direct access to a 2-car garage. The second floor has a stunning suite including a cathedral ceiling, two walk-in closets and a spa like bathroom with a soaking tub. There are three additional bedrooms, two full baths and a laundry room on this floor. The lower level offers a 5th bedroom, a playroom and a full bath. This property is close to schools, public transportation and major routes.
The house has a great potential if remodeled. Dead end and 2 car garage is a rare find in Newton. Good size bedrooms with a potential of expanding a master bathroom if use a closet space which is in between the master bedroom and a 3/4 bathroom....
Attick space has high enough ceilings and definitely has a potential of being finished.
Lower room basement can be perfect if use as a play room for kids, movie room or an extra bonus room for other purposes.
Small kitchen and has a potential of its expansion.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Opportunity knocks! Fantastic 3/4 bedroom 2.5 bath colonial situated on a 12,612 sq ft lot on a dead end street on West Newton Hill. This wonderful home is being offered for the first time in over 40 years. The first floor has a large fireplaced living room that flows into a nice family room, a formal dining room with two built in china cabinets, sun filled kitchen and a half bath. 2nd floor has a spacious master bedroom with master bath, 2 more family sized bedrooms with good closet space, a fourth room that is perfect for a nursery or office and another full bath. Walk up attic with potential to be finished. Finished lower level great for kids playroom or home gym. Other amenities include attached 2 car garage, huge yard, replacement windows and a young Burnham heating system. Walk to Peirce Elementary, train, restaurants and shops. Expansion possibilities, bring your creative ideas to make this home your own. A must see! Open House Saturday & Sunday 12:30-2pm
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,334 (+3.8%)
$1,324,200 + $1,909,400
$3,233,600
2025
$30,180 (+3.4%)
$1,261,100 + $1,818,500
$3,079,600
2024
$29,181 (+3.5%)
$1,224,400 + $1,765,500
$2,989,900
2023
$28,203 (+52.7%)
$950,000 + $1,820,400
$2,770,400
2022
$18,467 (+44.6%)
$879,600 + $875,800
$1,755,400
2021
$12,771 (+1.1%)
$829,800 + $357,100
$1,186,900
2020
$12,628 (+2.9%)
$829,800 + $379,800
$1,209,600
2019
$12,272 (+4.9%)
$805,600 + $368,800
$1,174,400
2018
$11,695 (+3.1%)
$731,000 + $349,900
$1,080,900
2017
$11,339 (+4.6%)
$689,600 + $330,100
$1,019,700
2016
$10,845 (+4.9%)
$644,500 + $308,500
$953,000
2015
$10,341 (+0.7%)
$602,300 + $288,400
$890,700
2014
$10,270 (+5.5%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2013
$9,737 (+2.9%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2012
$9,465 (+3.3%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2011
$9,160 (+2.6%)
$552,200 + $288,200
$840,400
2010
$8,927 (+2.4%)
$563,500 + $294,000
$857,500
2009
$8,715
$575,000 + $300,000
$875,000
Tax history for 20 Richfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$31,334 (+3.8%)
$1,324,200 + $1,909,400
$3,233,600
2025
$30,180 (+3.4%)
$1,261,100 + $1,818,500
$3,079,600
2024
$29,181 (+3.5%)
$1,224,400 + $1,765,500
$2,989,900
2023
$28,203 (+52.7%)
$950,000 + $1,820,400
$2,770,400
2022
$18,467 (+44.6%)
$879,600 + $875,800
$1,755,400
2021
$12,771 (+1.1%)
$829,800 + $357,100
$1,186,900
2020
$12,628 (+2.9%)
$829,800 + $379,800
$1,209,600
2019
$12,272 (+4.9%)
$805,600 + $368,800
$1,174,400
2018
$11,695 (+3.1%)
$731,000 + $349,900
$1,080,900
2017
$11,339 (+4.6%)
$689,600 + $330,100
$1,019,700
2016
$10,845 (+4.9%)
$644,500 + $308,500
$953,000
2015
$10,341 (+0.7%)
$602,300 + $288,400
$890,700
2014
$10,270 (+5.5%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2013
$9,737 (+2.9%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2012
$9,465 (+3.3%)
$552,500 + $294,900
$847,400
2011
$9,160 (+2.6%)
$552,200 + $288,200
$840,400
2010
$8,927 (+2.4%)
$563,500 + $294,000
$857,500
2009
$8,715
$575,000 + $300,000
$875,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,173
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3542832S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Frontage Length: 128
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street to Richfield Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Richfield Road, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,173
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3542832S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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