1880s Shingle Style 6BR home features twin parlors, 4 fireplaces (3 w/ cast iron gas inserts), and oak paneled dining room w pocket door and inglenook. Kitchen has solid mahogany cabinetry w slate counter, Wolf stove, SS sink/counter, SS fridge, gas fireplace, and generous eat-in area. It also contains one of the home's 3 generous window seats, this one w expansive views of Weeks Park. Its location on the Park(with your own gate) is its best feature, as your family can spill out onto the field for outdoor athletics incl tennis, XC skiing, frisbee, soccer, & softball. If you want to escape from family athletic pursuits, enjoy the tranquility of a screened-in front porch where mahogany screens or glass allow you 3 season access to the small landscaped front yard. In-law apt and billiards room on 3rd floor; full attic above that. Oxford is a quiet street off Parker, 3 blocks to the T and Newton Ctr shops/restaurants. Walk to Crystal Lake, Bowen Elem and NSHS. Easy access to Routes 9 &128.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
7,049 sq ftLot Size
$578Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by James Kopecky• Red Tree Real Estate
Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential R. E.
Spacious home that has some modern updates but also older charm. Good sized rooms with ample closet space for an older home. Third level is has two bedrooms, kitchenette and full bath. Windows are older,
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 23 Oxford Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71873548
Sep 11, 2015
Sold
$1,510,000
$352/sq ft
Jul 27, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 21, 2015
Price Changed
$1,625,000
$379/sq ft
Jul 15, 2015
Listed
$1,695,000
$395/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1985
Sold
$375,000
$87/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,411 (+3.8%)
$1,007,200 + $996,000
$2,003,200
2025
$18,696 (+3.4%)
$959,200 + $948,600
$1,907,800
2024
$18,077 (+4.1%)
$931,300 + $920,900
$1,852,200
2023
$17,359 (+4.5%)
$707,500 + $997,700
$1,705,200
2022
$16,610 (+3.6%)
$655,100 + $923,800
$1,578,900
2021
$16,027 (+3.1%)
$618,000 + $871,500
$1,489,500
2020
$15,550 (+2.9%)
$618,000 + $871,500
$1,489,500
2019
$15,112 (+1.2%)
$600,000 + $846,100
$1,446,100
2018
$14,927 (+3.1%)
$541,400 + $838,200
$1,379,600
2017
$14,473 (+4.6%)
$510,800 + $790,700
$1,301,500
2016
$13,843 (+4.9%)
$477,400 + $739,000
$1,216,400
2015
$13,198 (−6.2%)
$446,200 + $690,600
$1,136,800
2014
$14,070 (+5.5%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2013
$13,339 (+2.9%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2012
$12,967 (+6.4%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2011
$12,185 (+2.6%)
$410,300 + $707,600
$1,117,900
2010
$11,875 (+2.4%)
$418,700 + $722,000
$1,140,700
2009
$11,593
$427,200 + $736,800
$1,164,000
Tax history for 23 Oxford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,411 (+3.8%)
$1,007,200 + $996,000
$2,003,200
2025
$18,696 (+3.4%)
$959,200 + $948,600
$1,907,800
2024
$18,077 (+4.1%)
$931,300 + $920,900
$1,852,200
2023
$17,359 (+4.5%)
$707,500 + $997,700
$1,705,200
2022
$16,610 (+3.6%)
$655,100 + $923,800
$1,578,900
2021
$16,027 (+3.1%)
$618,000 + $871,500
$1,489,500
2020
$15,550 (+2.9%)
$618,000 + $871,500
$1,489,500
2019
$15,112 (+1.2%)
$600,000 + $846,100
$1,446,100
2018
$14,927 (+3.1%)
$541,400 + $838,200
$1,379,600
2017
$14,473 (+4.6%)
$510,800 + $790,700
$1,301,500
2016
$13,843 (+4.9%)
$477,400 + $739,000
$1,216,400
2015
$13,198 (−6.2%)
$446,200 + $690,600
$1,136,800
2014
$14,070 (+5.5%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2013
$13,339 (+2.9%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2012
$12,967 (+6.4%)
$408,800 + $752,100
$1,160,900
2011
$12,185 (+2.6%)
$410,300 + $707,600
$1,117,900
2010
$11,875 (+2.4%)
$418,700 + $722,000
$1,140,700
2009
$11,593
$427,200 + $736,800
$1,164,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,287
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2163151S
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: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take Parker St. to Browning Rd. right on Oxford Road, 3 blocks from Newton Centre. Google Maps
UnparsedAddress: 23 Oxford Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,287
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2163151S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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