Quaint sun-splashed cape on a tree lined street. Located in a great family neighborhood where people care to get to know you. Open layout: living/dining room, nicely updated bath. Two bedrooms and a bath on the first floor. Upstairs bedroom has a cozy loft for reading or office. Beautifully landscaped garden and flowering trees attract many birds. Spend afternoon bird watching from this comfortable sun-room. Many updates include: paint inside & out, forced air furnace, 200 AMPs. Nice level yard for games and parties. Partially finished heated basement use as family room or office. Central A/C on 1st floor and lower level. Easy strolling distance to Franklin School, shops, town amenities, many busses, including express to Downtown. Convenient to highways. Nice single family home in West Newton, great for walkabouts...
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
5,534 sq ftLot Size
$792Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Katya Pitts• RE/MAX Leading Edge
Bought with Andre Sheldon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Sunny,updated Cape style home with an open floor plan.Newer kitchen,baths (1 in LL), enclosed porch/4th bdrm,hot water tank,fresh carpeting and new roof are some of the improvements over the past several years. This inviting home is located on a side street of similar homes on the West Newton/Auburndale line.One car garage,Fplc. & C/A.This is a convenient location for highway access & the X-press bus stop. Walk to the Franklin elemen. school and the West Newton Commuter Rail. EZ 1 floor living!
MLS PIN #50493129
Jun 2, 1998
Sold
$271,700
$200/sq ft
Mar 12, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Mar 6, 1998
Listed
$279,000
$206/sq ft
PRETTY AS A PICTURE CAPE IN MINT CONDITION HAS IT ALL. VAULTED CEILINGS,BRIGHT CHEERY ROOMS, SCREENED PORCH, LOWER LEVEL FAMILY ROOM WITH NEW LAV,CENTRAL AIR,CENTRAL VAC LOTS OF UP DATES
Public Records
Dec 29, 1992
Sold
$188,000
$139/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 3, 1989
Sold
$233,000
$172/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,253 (+3.8%)
$788,400 + $63,300
$851,700
2025
$7,949 (−4.0%)
$750,900 + $60,200
$811,100
2024
$8,284 (−4.1%)
$729,000 + $119,800
$848,800
2023
$8,636 (+4.5%)
$602,900 + $245,400
$848,300
2022
$8,263 (+3.6%)
$558,200 + $227,300
$785,500
2021
$7,973 (+3.1%)
$526,600 + $214,400
$741,000
2020
$7,736 (+2.9%)
$526,600 + $214,400
$741,000
2019
$7,518 (+4.2%)
$511,300 + $208,100
$719,400
2018
$7,217 (+3.1%)
$465,000 + $202,000
$667,000
2017
$6,997 (+4.6%)
$438,700 + $190,500
$629,200
2016
$6,691 (+25.5%)
$410,000 + $178,000
$588,000
2015
$5,332 (+0.5%)
$348,400 + $110,900
$459,300
2014
$5,303 (+5.5%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2013
$5,027 (+2.9%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2012
$4,887 (+6.0%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2011
$4,611 (+8.3%)
$320,200 + $102,800
$423,000
2010
$4,257 (+2.5%)
$326,700 + $82,200
$408,900
2009
$4,155
$333,400 + $83,800
$417,200
Tax history for 20 Star Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,253 (+3.8%)
$788,400 + $63,300
$851,700
2025
$7,949 (−4.0%)
$750,900 + $60,200
$811,100
2024
$8,284 (−4.1%)
$729,000 + $119,800
$848,800
2023
$8,636 (+4.5%)
$602,900 + $245,400
$848,300
2022
$8,263 (+3.6%)
$558,200 + $227,300
$785,500
2021
$7,973 (+3.1%)
$526,600 + $214,400
$741,000
2020
$7,736 (+2.9%)
$526,600 + $214,400
$741,000
2019
$7,518 (+4.2%)
$511,300 + $208,100
$719,400
2018
$7,217 (+3.1%)
$465,000 + $202,000
$667,000
2017
$6,997 (+4.6%)
$438,700 + $190,500
$629,200
2016
$6,691 (+25.5%)
$410,000 + $178,000
$588,000
2015
$5,332 (+0.5%)
$348,400 + $110,900
$459,300
2014
$5,303 (+5.5%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2013
$5,027 (+2.9%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2012
$4,887 (+6.0%)
$318,800 + $118,700
$437,500
2011
$4,611 (+8.3%)
$320,200 + $102,800
$423,000
2010
$4,257 (+2.5%)
$326,700 + $82,200
$408,900
2009
$4,155
$333,400 + $83,800
$417,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,242
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
963536S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 28
Length: 4
Width: 7
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 28
Length: 4
Width: 7
Level: Basement
Living Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Family Room Information
Area: 315
Length: 15
Width: 21
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Loft
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,357
Foundation Area: 720
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Light blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,026.80
Tax Year: 2013
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off River
UnparsedAddress: 20 Star Road, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Private School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 963536S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Electric Stove In The Sunroom And Basement, Basement Fridge, Curtains (Curtain Rods Stay)
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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