Storybook Cape style home complete with an awesome farmers porch sited on a beautifully landscaped lot located on Eliot Hill. A sweetheart of a home that has been lovingly cared for and very well maintained. Features include the kitchen with stainless appliances, a gas Viking range, soapstone counter tops, and custom cabinets. Fireplace living room with French doors leading to an expansive deck overlooking a very pretty backyard. Second floor features the primary bedroom with built-ins as well as two additional bedrooms. Improvements include a renovated second floor bath, landscaping, deck, and Hardy Plank exterior. Convenient to Rt. 9, 128, and the MBTA Green Line Elliot train stop. Come fall in love! Offer deadline is Monday March 11th at 12:00 noon. See firm remarks for offer instructions.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,200 sq ftLot Size
$849Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Kern• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Jamie Genser• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Nicely maintained & updated Cape style property on a corner lot near Rte 9. Close to Needham St shopping & Eliot T stop. Likely to be quite competitive but definitely worth a look!
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
This storybook Cape style home complete with farmer's porch is sited on a beautifully landscaped lot located on Eliot Hill. This home has been lovingly cared for and very well maintained. The features include kitchen with stainless appliances including a gas Viking range, soapstone counter tops, and custom cabinets. Fireplace livingroom with French doors leading to a 31 foot deck overlooking a very pretty backyard. Second floor features a master with many builtins and two additional bedrooms. Improvements include new steam boiler, newly renovated second floor bath, landscaping, and energy efficient "weatherization", and hardiplank exterior. Convenient to Rt. 9, 128, and the MBTA Green Line Elliot train stop. Offers will be reviewed after 5pm on Tuesday.
MLS PIN #71276444
Oct 21, 2011
Sold
$537,000
$390/sq ft
Sep 12, 2011
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2011
Listed
$590,000
$428/sq ft
+8
Beautiful corner lot, great curb appeal, farmers porch, nicely.landscaped. Expansion potential. Harwwod floors throughout, custom designed kitchen. Double deck in back leading to garden area. Pristine home in pristine condition. Many updates, roof, windows, electrical. MOVE RIGHT IN. Minutes to public trans and highway. House has been done with handi-plank on all of the exterior
Public Records
Sep 10, 1999
Sold
$313,000
$227/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,473 (+3.8%)
$884,100 + $93,500
$977,600
2025
$9,124 (+3.4%)
$842,000 + $89,000
$931,000
2024
$8,822 (+6.6%)
$817,500 + $86,400
$903,900
2023
$8,278 (+4.5%)
$619,400 + $193,800
$813,200
2022
$7,922 (+3.6%)
$573,500 + $179,500
$753,000
2021
$7,644 (+3.1%)
$541,000 + $169,400
$710,400
2020
$7,417 (+2.9%)
$541,000 + $169,400
$710,400
2019
$7,207 (+5.6%)
$525,200 + $164,500
$689,700
2018
$6,823 (+3.1%)
$473,100 + $157,500
$630,600
2017
$6,615 (+4.6%)
$446,300 + $148,600
$594,900
2016
$6,327 (+4.9%)
$417,100 + $138,900
$556,000
2015
$6,033 (+1.2%)
$389,800 + $129,800
$519,600
2014
$5,959 (+5.5%)
$357,800 + $133,900
$491,700
2013
$5,650 (+22.6%)
$357,800 + $133,900
$491,700
2012
$4,607
$357,800 + $54,600
$412,400
2011
$4,609 (+2.6%)
$360,000 + $62,800
$422,800
2010
$4,491 (+2.4%)
$367,300 + $64,100
$431,400
2009
$4,384
$374,800 + $65,400
$440,200
Tax history for 23 Hemlock Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,473 (+3.8%)
$884,100 + $93,500
$977,600
2025
$9,124 (+3.4%)
$842,000 + $89,000
$931,000
2024
$8,822 (+6.6%)
$817,500 + $86,400
$903,900
2023
$8,278 (+4.5%)
$619,400 + $193,800
$813,200
2022
$7,922 (+3.6%)
$573,500 + $179,500
$753,000
2021
$7,644 (+3.1%)
$541,000 + $169,400
$710,400
2020
$7,417 (+2.9%)
$541,000 + $169,400
$710,400
2019
$7,207 (+5.6%)
$525,200 + $164,500
$689,700
2018
$6,823 (+3.1%)
$473,100 + $157,500
$630,600
2017
$6,615 (+4.6%)
$446,300 + $148,600
$594,900
2016
$6,327 (+4.9%)
$417,100 + $138,900
$556,000
2015
$6,033 (+1.2%)
$389,800 + $129,800
$519,600
2014
$5,959 (+5.5%)
$357,800 + $133,900
$491,700
2013
$5,650 (+22.6%)
$357,800 + $133,900
$491,700
2012
$4,607
$357,800 + $54,600
$412,400
2011
$4,609 (+2.6%)
$360,000 + $62,800
$422,800
2010
$4,491 (+2.4%)
$367,300 + $64,100
$431,400
2009
$4,384
$374,800 + $65,400
$440,200
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,377
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2287234S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,377
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2287234S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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