Stately Brick Colonial in popular Ward School area. This 5+ bedroom home with 4 1/2 baths offers a 2012 remodelled kitchen with large, sunny eating area that leads to deck and lovely level yard. Renovated lower level with play room, bedroom and bath. Master Suite with office and dressing room. Near Newton Centre and transportation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1918Year Built
9,375 sq ftLot Size
$734Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Drucker Group• Historic Homes, Inc.
Bought with Chana Meyer• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
COMFORT AND STYLE! EXCEPTIONAL BRICK COLONIAL IN POPULAR WARD SCH AREA, TRULY "MOVE-IN" COND! SPARKLING EI KITCHEN W/SKYLIT BREAKFAST RM ADJOINS DECK AND PRIVATE GARDEN ELEGANT LR AND DR PLUS LOWER LEVEL SUITE (AUPAIR OR OFFICE)
Public Records
Sep 1, 1982
Sold
$153,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,902 (+3.8%)
$1,739,100 + $727,600
$2,466,700
2025
$23,022 (+3.4%)
$1,656,300 + $692,900
$2,349,200
2024
$22,261 (+3.6%)
$1,608,100 + $672,700
$2,280,800
2023
$21,482 (+4.5%)
$1,232,700 + $877,500
$2,110,200
2022
$20,555 (+3.6%)
$1,141,400 + $812,500
$1,953,900
2021
$19,834 (+3.1%)
$1,076,800 + $766,500
$1,843,300
2020
$19,244 (+2.9%)
$1,076,800 + $766,500
$1,843,300
2019
$18,701 (+2.6%)
$1,045,400 + $744,200
$1,789,600
2018
$18,221 (+3.1%)
$956,900 + $727,100
$1,684,000
2017
$17,666 (+4.6%)
$902,700 + $686,000
$1,588,700
2016
$16,897 (+4.9%)
$843,600 + $641,200
$1,484,800
2015
$16,111 (+0.6%)
$788,400 + $599,300
$1,387,700
2014
$16,007 (+5.5%)
$722,700 + $598,000
$1,320,700
2013
$15,175 (+4.2%)
$722,700 + $598,000
$1,320,700
2012
$14,568 (+3.6%)
$722,700 + $581,500
$1,304,200
2011
$14,062 (+2.6%)
$726,800 + $563,300
$1,290,100
2010
$13,704 (+2.4%)
$741,600 + $574,800
$1,316,400
2009
$13,379
$756,700 + $586,600
$1,343,300
Tax history for 26 Prentice Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,902 (+3.8%)
$1,739,100 + $727,600
$2,466,700
2025
$23,022 (+3.4%)
$1,656,300 + $692,900
$2,349,200
2024
$22,261 (+3.6%)
$1,608,100 + $672,700
$2,280,800
2023
$21,482 (+4.5%)
$1,232,700 + $877,500
$2,110,200
2022
$20,555 (+3.6%)
$1,141,400 + $812,500
$1,953,900
2021
$19,834 (+3.1%)
$1,076,800 + $766,500
$1,843,300
2020
$19,244 (+2.9%)
$1,076,800 + $766,500
$1,843,300
2019
$18,701 (+2.6%)
$1,045,400 + $744,200
$1,789,600
2018
$18,221 (+3.1%)
$956,900 + $727,100
$1,684,000
2017
$17,666 (+4.6%)
$902,700 + $686,000
$1,588,700
2016
$16,897 (+4.9%)
$843,600 + $641,200
$1,484,800
2015
$16,111 (+0.6%)
$788,400 + $599,300
$1,387,700
2014
$16,007 (+5.5%)
$722,700 + $598,000
$1,320,700
2013
$15,175 (+4.2%)
$722,700 + $598,000
$1,320,700
2012
$14,568 (+3.6%)
$722,700 + $581,500
$1,304,200
2011
$14,062 (+2.6%)
$726,800 + $563,300
$1,290,100
2010
$13,704 (+2.4%)
$741,600 + $574,800
$1,316,400
2009
$13,379
$756,700 + $586,600
$1,343,300
*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
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,549
Year built
1918
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1828895S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Third
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Remodeled
Office Room Information
Area: 64
Length: 8
Width: 8
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Play Room, Office, Game Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,549
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,062
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Ward to Prentice.
UnparsedAddress: 26 Prentice Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,549
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1918
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1828895S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Ward Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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