The main level is a light-filled open floor plan, with window walls to an enclosed Japanese garden on one end, and open vistas on the other. The Great Room has a vaulted ceiling, a fireplace, and living and dining areas with a built-in sideboard and cabinets. This flows into the freshly updated kitchen, state-of-the art with custom cabinetry, designed with the utmost attention to modern detail. Also on this level are a master bedroom with a bathroom and a powder room. The lower level has three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a light-filled family room that opens up to a patio. Additional amenities include updated systems, central air-conditioning, and a two-car garage. Designed by architect Henry B. Hoover, this residence embodies American Modernism with its use of natural material and its integral connection with nature. The property is sited on a rocky terrain and has seasonal views of exceptional vistas to the east.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$702Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Sullivan• Hammond Residential R. E.
Bought with Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Wonderful A-Frame-style house, sited on 17,739 sf. lot. Open floor plan with lots of glass. Large eat-in kitchen. Living room with many built-ins. First floor laundry. Lower level family room. Terraced back yard. Detached two car garage. Wonderful potential for this chalet-like residence on one of Newton's finest streets.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,756 (+3.8%)
$1,495,300 + $646,700
$2,142,000
2025
$19,992 (+3.4%)
$1,424,100 + $615,900
$2,040,000
2024
$19,331 (+4.5%)
$1,382,600 + $598,000
$1,980,600
2023
$18,490 (+4.5%)
$1,088,900 + $727,400
$1,816,300
2022
$17,693 (+3.6%)
$1,008,200 + $673,600
$1,681,800
2021
$17,072 (+3.1%)
$951,100 + $635,500
$1,586,600
2020
$16,564 (+2.9%)
$951,100 + $635,500
$1,586,600
2019
$16,097 (+3.4%)
$923,400 + $617,000
$1,540,400
2018
$15,574 (+12.8%)
$843,100 + $596,300
$1,439,400
2017
$13,808 (+4.6%)
$795,400 + $446,300
$1,241,700
2016
$13,206 (+19.7%)
$743,400 + $417,100
$1,160,500
2015
$11,028 (+3.6%)
$694,800 + $255,100
$949,900
2014
$10,646 (+5.5%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2013
$10,093 (+2.9%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2012
$9,812 (−4.3%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2011
$10,258 (+2.6%)
$683,500 + $257,600
$941,100
2010
$9,997 (+2.4%)
$697,400 + $262,900
$960,300
2009
$9,760
$711,600 + $268,300
$979,900
Tax history for 223 Baldpate Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,756 (+3.8%)
$1,495,300 + $646,700
$2,142,000
2025
$19,992 (+3.4%)
$1,424,100 + $615,900
$2,040,000
2024
$19,331 (+4.5%)
$1,382,600 + $598,000
$1,980,600
2023
$18,490 (+4.5%)
$1,088,900 + $727,400
$1,816,300
2022
$17,693 (+3.6%)
$1,008,200 + $673,600
$1,681,800
2021
$17,072 (+3.1%)
$951,100 + $635,500
$1,586,600
2020
$16,564 (+2.9%)
$951,100 + $635,500
$1,586,600
2019
$16,097 (+3.4%)
$923,400 + $617,000
$1,540,400
2018
$15,574 (+12.8%)
$843,100 + $596,300
$1,439,400
2017
$13,808 (+4.6%)
$795,400 + $446,300
$1,241,700
2016
$13,206 (+19.7%)
$743,400 + $417,100
$1,160,500
2015
$11,028 (+3.6%)
$694,800 + $255,100
$949,900
2014
$10,646 (+5.5%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2013
$10,093 (+2.9%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2012
$9,812 (−4.3%)
$642,600 + $235,800
$878,400
2011
$10,258 (+2.6%)
$683,500 + $257,600
$941,100
2010
$9,997 (+2.4%)
$697,400 + $262,900
$960,300
2009
$9,760
$711,600 + $268,300
$979,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
UnparsedAddress: 223 Baldpate Hill Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,400
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2396814S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Feb 10, 2022
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Large Rock In Japanese Garden And Japanese Stone Lantern At Entry Way
StandardStatus: Closed
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Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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