Elegant English Tudor in the Ward School neighborhood with exceptionally beautiful lot, easy-living floorplan, 2-car garage and lots of updates. Hard to beat! This sunny Royal Barry Wills designed home features an inviting LR w/ beamed ceiling, wood peg flooring, diamond pane windows, fireplace & built-ins. French door access to a family room with walls of glass lead, stone patio and fenced-in yard. Perfect for both adult events and play dates! Entertain in the gracious dining room or enjoy your morning coffee in the modern eat-in kitchen w/granite & stainless appliances. First floor BR w/ full bath is perfect for aging parents or au pair. Upstairs is a luxurious fireplaced master BR suite w/ private bath & lots of closet space, 2 more spacious BRs + a tastefully renovated family bath. Renovated walk-out bsmt perfect for playroom, gym, art and music haven. In one of Newton’s most desired locations walking to Ward, Newton Centre, express bus. Easy access to Cambridge, Boston, Longwood
Single-familyProperty Type
1932Year Built
8,460 sq ftLot Size
$743Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Gillach Group• William Raveis R. E. & Home Services
Bought with Joan Barrett• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Stately English Tudor designed by the well-known architect Royal Barry Wills located in the Ward School neighborhood. Inviting foyer welcomes you to a beamed ceiling living room with wood peg flooring , diamond pane windows and a wood burning fireplace. A French door opens to a family room with walls of glass leading outside to a stone patio. Enjoy dinners in the gracious dining room or casual meals in the eat-in kitchen with granite and new stainless appliances. Office or bedroom plus a full bath complete the 1st floor. The second floor features a luxurious fireplace master bedroom suite /bath and closets galore, two spacious sunny bedrooms, and a full bath. Playroom on lower level is ready to watch Boston sports or color in the art area. The privately fenced -in corner lot is beautifully landscaped. Walk to x-bus or Newton Centre. Easy access to Cambridge, Boston, Logan Airport, Longwood Medical Center, and the Seaport .
MLS PIN #70473122
Nov 30, 2006
Sold
$941,100
$313/sq ft
Oct 16, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 11, 2006
Listed
$950,000
$316/sq ft
ATTRACTIVE ROYAL BARRY WILLS ENGLISH TUDOR HOME WITH 4 BEDROOMS AND 3 FULL BATHS ON DESIRABLE STREET IN A MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD. EXTENSIVE RENOVATION INCLUDES KITCHEN, MASTER BATH,FAMILY BATH. REFINISHED FLOORS, UPDATED ELECTRIC. BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND PANE WINDOWS, PEGGED FLOORS, LEADED GLASS FRENCH DOORS. SPACIOUS ROOMS WITH SOUTH-FACING WINDOWS. MASTER WITH FIREPLACE, FENCED YARD. WALK TO WARD SCHOOL, HOUSES OF WORSHIP.
MLS PIN #30650435
May 1, 2003
Sold
$875,000
$291/sq ft
Feb 25, 2003
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2002
Listed
$899,000
$299/sq ft
MLS PIN #30259614
Apr 5, 1999
Sold
$535,000
$178/sq ft
Jan 30, 1999
Listing Removed
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Sep 17, 1998
Listed
$549,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,486 (+3.8%)
$1,393,100 + $617,800
$2,010,900
2025
$18,768 (+3.7%)
$1,326,800 + $588,300
$1,915,100
2024
$18,098 (+4.7%)
$1,288,200 + $566,100
$1,854,300
2023
$17,285 (+4.5%)
$983,800 + $714,100
$1,697,900
2022
$16,538 (+3.6%)
$910,900 + $661,200
$1,572,100
2021
$15,958 (+3.1%)
$859,300 + $623,800
$1,483,100
2020
$15,483 (+2.9%)
$859,300 + $623,700
$1,483,000
2019
$15,046 (+4.8%)
$834,300 + $605,500
$1,439,800
2018
$14,357 (+3.1%)
$757,200 + $569,700
$1,326,900
2017
$13,920 (+4.6%)
$714,300 + $537,500
$1,251,800
2016
$13,313 (+4.9%)
$667,600 + $502,300
$1,169,900
2015
$12,694 (+15.1%)
$623,900 + $469,500
$1,093,400
2014
$11,028 (+5.5%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2013
$10,455 (+2.9%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2012
$10,164 (+2.2%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2011
$9,946 (+2.6%)
$578,100 + $334,400
$912,500
2010
$9,693 (+2.4%)
$589,900 + $341,200
$931,100
2009
$9,463
$601,900 + $348,200
$950,100
Tax history for 29 Sunset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,486 (+3.8%)
$1,393,100 + $617,800
$2,010,900
2025
$18,768 (+3.7%)
$1,326,800 + $588,300
$1,915,100
2024
$18,098 (+4.7%)
$1,288,200 + $566,100
$1,854,300
2023
$17,285 (+4.5%)
$983,800 + $714,100
$1,697,900
2022
$16,538 (+3.6%)
$910,900 + $661,200
$1,572,100
2021
$15,958 (+3.1%)
$859,300 + $623,800
$1,483,100
2020
$15,483 (+2.9%)
$859,300 + $623,700
$1,483,000
2019
$15,046 (+4.8%)
$834,300 + $605,500
$1,439,800
2018
$14,357 (+3.1%)
$757,200 + $569,700
$1,326,900
2017
$13,920 (+4.6%)
$714,300 + $537,500
$1,251,800
2016
$13,313 (+4.9%)
$667,600 + $502,300
$1,169,900
2015
$12,694 (+15.1%)
$623,900 + $469,500
$1,093,400
2014
$11,028 (+5.5%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2013
$10,455 (+2.9%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2012
$10,164 (+2.2%)
$572,900 + $337,000
$909,900
2011
$9,946 (+2.6%)
$578,100 + $334,400
$912,500
2010
$9,693 (+2.4%)
$589,900 + $341,200
$931,100
2009
$9,463
$601,900 + $348,200
$950,100
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,363
Year built
1932
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3673963S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
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