21 Canterbury Rd is a meticulously maintained 1917 Dutch Colonial located a short distance from the Green D Line Eliot Station on the Newton Highlands & Waban border. The living rm features beautiful period detail - unpainted wood beams moldings, & a built-in fireplace. Off of the living rm is a 4 season rm that would be perfect for play area or home office. Dining rm features built-in cabinets, stained glass window, & decorative moldings. Kitchen has marble counters & pantry. Upstairs features 3 bedrooms w/ walk-in closets and modern bathroom. Primary br has 2 closets. All rooms, featuring gorgeous hardwood floors & replacement windows with beautiful period window trim, can be found throughout the entire home. Additional unfinished walk up attic could possibly be converted into an en suite or game rm. Basement has been freshly painted, includes washer/dryer laundry & walk-in cedar closet. The backyard living Oasis featuring a screened in porch, patio area & gardens galore!
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,687
Year built
1917
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1659190S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.
Jul 25, 2022 • Final
Building permit - app (10/23)
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Boylston Street to Meredith Ave to Canterbury Rd
UnparsedAddress: 21 Canterbury Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,687
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1659190S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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