Beautiful large Colonial designed by Architect Annie M. Cobb - is balanced with updated features and modern conveniences, yet retaining its New England Charm. The home features 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, decorative double-entry staircase, double parlors, fireplaced dining/living room, lush front and rear yards. The master suite offers a walk-in closet, master bath with both a walk-in shower and separate soaking tub. The renovated Chef’s kitchen features gas cooking, powerful vent, a large center island with slide-out microwave and dishwasher, and opens to a beautiful deck overlooking the lush backyard oasis. Huge potential exists in the expansive and unfinished basement with high ceilings. This Prime Newton location is just blocks from the Newton Highlands MBTA green-line (D) Subway, and the many great shops and restaurants of Newton Highlands Village, half-mile from Whole Foods, one-mile from Newton Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
10,620 sq ftLot Size
$820Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mac Chinsomboon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Boston - Back Bay
Bought with Debby Belt• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Your Private Oasis in the Heart of the Highlands! Set behind a Lush Landscape sits this Enchanting 5BR, 3BA home with Victorian-Charm at every turn. It features a Country-Style Kitchen - leading to a Private Deck & Lavish Garden, a Fire-placed Dining Room/Living Room, a MBR with steam shower & walk-in closet, and hardwood floors throughout. All of this in Newton’s Prime Locale: Blocks to Green Line T, Crystal Lake, Cold Spring Park, and the Shops & Restaurants of Newton Highlands Village!
Public Records
Dec 1, 1982
Sold
$120,300
$45/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,145 (+3.8%)
$1,046,400 + $722,900
$1,769,300
2025
$16,513 (+3.4%)
$996,600 + $688,400
$1,685,000
2024
$15,966 (+5.6%)
$967,600 + $668,300
$1,635,900
2023
$15,118 (+4.5%)
$741,400 + $743,700
$1,485,100
2022
$14,466 (+3.6%)
$686,500 + $688,600
$1,375,100
2021
$13,959 (+3.1%)
$647,600 + $649,700
$1,297,300
2020
$13,544 (+2.9%)
$647,600 + $649,700
$1,297,300
2019
$13,162 (+5.2%)
$628,700 + $630,800
$1,259,500
2018
$12,506 (+3.1%)
$568,500 + $587,300
$1,155,800
2017
$12,125 (+4.6%)
$536,300 + $554,100
$1,090,400
2016
$11,597 (+4.9%)
$501,200 + $517,900
$1,019,100
2015
$11,057 (+1.0%)
$468,400 + $484,000
$952,400
2014
$10,947 (+5.5%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2013
$10,378 (+2.9%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2012
$10,089 (+4.5%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2011
$9,655 (+7.4%)
$430,300 + $455,500
$885,800
2010
$8,988 (+2.4%)
$439,100 + $424,300
$863,400
2009
$8,775
$448,100 + $432,900
$881,000
Tax history for 25 Hillside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,145 (+3.8%)
$1,046,400 + $722,900
$1,769,300
2025
$16,513 (+3.4%)
$996,600 + $688,400
$1,685,000
2024
$15,966 (+5.6%)
$967,600 + $668,300
$1,635,900
2023
$15,118 (+4.5%)
$741,400 + $743,700
$1,485,100
2022
$14,466 (+3.6%)
$686,500 + $688,600
$1,375,100
2021
$13,959 (+3.1%)
$647,600 + $649,700
$1,297,300
2020
$13,544 (+2.9%)
$647,600 + $649,700
$1,297,300
2019
$13,162 (+5.2%)
$628,700 + $630,800
$1,259,500
2018
$12,506 (+3.1%)
$568,500 + $587,300
$1,155,800
2017
$12,125 (+4.6%)
$536,300 + $554,100
$1,090,400
2016
$11,597 (+4.9%)
$501,200 + $517,900
$1,019,100
2015
$11,057 (+1.0%)
$468,400 + $484,000
$952,400
2014
$10,947 (+5.5%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2013
$10,378 (+2.9%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2012
$10,089 (+4.5%)
$430,300 + $472,900
$903,200
2011
$9,655 (+7.4%)
$430,300 + $455,500
$885,800
2010
$8,988 (+2.4%)
$439,100 + $424,300
$863,400
2009
$8,775
$448,100 + $432,900
$881,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
6
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,659
Year built
1895
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1615403S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,659
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,506
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Walnut St to Hillside Rd
UnparsedAddress: 25 Hillside Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,659
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1895
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1615403S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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