Warmth and Charm abound in this fabulous New England style Cape located in the heart of Newton Corner on a tree lined street. First floor features a bright, updated Kitchen with breakfast bar and access to level yard and 2013 deck. Living Room, F/P Dining Room, Den and office. Second floor consists of three bedrooms and full bath. Period detail is evident throughout and the open floor plan is great for entertaining. A commuters dream - Minutes to public trans.,major rtes. & Schools- a real gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1841Year Built
7,470 sq ftLot Size
$795Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Suzanne Sherman Finnerty• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Searching for that picturesque New England Cape that embodies the delicate balance between historical charm and modern updates? This Newton Corner turnkey gem offers all that and much more. Oversized Dining Room with Rumford brick fireplace, stunning kitchen remodel with custom antiqued birch cabinets, tiled floor, gas stove and breakfast bar. Summer parties have never been so amazing in your private yard. Please, no gloating...amazing home with dream commuter location.
MLS PIN #30485269
Jun 25, 2001
Sold
$389,000
$295/sq ft
Apr 30, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 13, 2001
Listed
$399,000
$303/sq ft
3 BEDROOM ANTIQUE CAPE WITH MANY RECENT UPDATES INCLUDING NEW WINDOWS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. LARGE FLAT BACKYARD, IN CONVENIENT LOCATION TO TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING. A VERY CHARMING HOME.
MLS PIN #50354507
Feb 28, 1997
Sold
$240,000
$182/sq ft
Jan 22, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Nov 6, 1996
Listed
$249,900
$190/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1987
Sold
$205,000
$156/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,359 (+3.8%)
$831,200 + $31,400
$862,600
2025
$8,051 (+3.4%)
$791,600 + $29,900
$821,500
2024
$7,785 (+6.6%)
$768,500 + $29,100
$797,600
2023
$7,303 (+4.5%)
$580,300 + $137,100
$717,400
2022
$6,988 (+3.6%)
$537,300 + $127,000
$664,300
2021
$6,743 (+3.1%)
$506,900 + $119,800
$626,700
2020
$6,543 (+2.9%)
$506,900 + $119,800
$626,700
2019
$6,358 (−3.4%)
$492,100 + $116,300
$608,400
2018
$6,579 (+3.2%)
$443,500 + $164,500
$608,000
2017
$6,378 (+4.5%)
$418,400 + $155,200
$573,600
2016
$6,101 (+4.9%)
$391,000 + $145,100
$536,100
2015
$5,817 (+1.5%)
$365,400 + $135,600
$501,000
2014
$5,729 (+10.7%)
$335,300 + $137,400
$472,700
2013
$5,173 (+2.9%)
$319,300 + $130,900
$450,200
2012
$5,029 (+3.5%)
$319,300 + $130,900
$450,200
2011
$4,861 (+2.6%)
$323,400 + $122,600
$446,000
2010
$4,738 (+2.4%)
$330,000 + $125,100
$455,100
2009
$4,625
$336,700 + $127,700
$464,400
Tax history for 21 Carleton St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,359 (+3.8%)
$831,200 + $31,400
$862,600
2025
$8,051 (+3.4%)
$791,600 + $29,900
$821,500
2024
$7,785 (+6.6%)
$768,500 + $29,100
$797,600
2023
$7,303 (+4.5%)
$580,300 + $137,100
$717,400
2022
$6,988 (+3.6%)
$537,300 + $127,000
$664,300
2021
$6,743 (+3.1%)
$506,900 + $119,800
$626,700
2020
$6,543 (+2.9%)
$506,900 + $119,800
$626,700
2019
$6,358 (−3.4%)
$492,100 + $116,300
$608,400
2018
$6,579 (+3.2%)
$443,500 + $164,500
$608,000
2017
$6,378 (+4.5%)
$418,400 + $155,200
$573,600
2016
$6,101 (+4.9%)
$391,000 + $145,100
$536,100
2015
$5,817 (+1.5%)
$365,400 + $135,600
$501,000
2014
$5,729 (+10.7%)
$335,300 + $137,400
$472,700
2013
$5,173 (+2.9%)
$319,300 + $130,900
$450,200
2012
$5,029 (+3.5%)
$319,300 + $130,900
$450,200
2011
$4,861 (+2.6%)
$323,400 + $122,600
$446,000
2010
$4,738 (+2.4%)
$330,000 + $125,100
$455,100
2009
$4,625
$336,700 + $127,700
$464,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Center to Pearl to right on Carleton
UnparsedAddress: 21 Carleton Street, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,655
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1841
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3724927S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Curtains
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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