Set on a picturesque gas-lit cul-de-sac on West Newton Hill stands this five plus bedroom Colonial with tree top views. Many updates have been made to this home while maintaining the original charm and period details. This home features a first floor family room, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and multiple decks for great indoor outdoor enjoyment. Two staircases lead to a second and third floor with five bedrooms including a master suite. The walk-out lower level has a playroom, art room and additional private porch. The elevated large patio terrace provides great privacy and views along with outdoor play space. The property is conveniently located between West Newton Hill and Newtonville providing quick access to local shops, restaurants and public transportation. This is a great commuter location with easy access in and out of Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$672Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by MB Associates• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with The Drucker Group• Historic Homes, Inc.
Sought after West Newton Hill. Picturesque 6BR 1890s Colonial with slate roof near end of gas lit cul-de-sac with lovely front & rear views. Beautiful original details. 4 fireplaces. Diamond pane windows. 20 X 14 modern eat-in kitchen. 1st fl family room w/built-ins. Sprawling curved deck off living room. Screen porch off kitchen & dining room w/built-ins &. walls of windows in dining room & living room. Large Palladian window on 2nd Floor landing. Rear patio & woodland setting. Cabot School.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,214 (+9.1%)
$1,206,300 + $776,600
$1,982,900
2025
$17,618 (+3.8%)
$1,148,900 + $648,900
$1,797,800
2024
$16,968 (+4.9%)
$1,115,400 + $623,100
$1,738,500
2023
$16,173 (+4.5%)
$852,800 + $735,900
$1,588,700
2022
$15,475 (+3.6%)
$789,600 + $681,400
$1,471,000
2021
$14,932 (+3.1%)
$744,900 + $642,800
$1,387,700
2020
$14,488 (+2.9%)
$744,900 + $642,800
$1,387,700
2019
$14,079 (+3.3%)
$723,200 + $624,100
$1,347,300
2018
$13,630 (+8.4%)
$666,800 + $592,900
$1,259,700
2017
$12,579 (+4.6%)
$629,100 + $502,100
$1,131,200
2016
$12,031 (+4.9%)
$587,900 + $469,300
$1,057,200
2015
$11,471 (−0.6%)
$549,400 + $438,600
$988,000
2014
$11,541 (+7.4%)
$507,600 + $444,600
$952,200
2013
$10,749 (+2.9%)
$507,600 + $427,900
$935,500
2012
$10,450 (+2.7%)
$507,600 + $427,900
$935,500
2011
$10,172 (+2.6%)
$503,700 + $429,500
$933,200
2010
$9,912 (+2.4%)
$514,000 + $438,200
$952,200
2009
$9,677
$524,500 + $447,100
$971,600
Tax history for 30 Birch Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,214 (+9.1%)
$1,206,300 + $776,600
$1,982,900
2025
$17,618 (+3.8%)
$1,148,900 + $648,900
$1,797,800
2024
$16,968 (+4.9%)
$1,115,400 + $623,100
$1,738,500
2023
$16,173 (+4.5%)
$852,800 + $735,900
$1,588,700
2022
$15,475 (+3.6%)
$789,600 + $681,400
$1,471,000
2021
$14,932 (+3.1%)
$744,900 + $642,800
$1,387,700
2020
$14,488 (+2.9%)
$744,900 + $642,800
$1,387,700
2019
$14,079 (+3.3%)
$723,200 + $624,100
$1,347,300
2018
$13,630 (+8.4%)
$666,800 + $592,900
$1,259,700
2017
$12,579 (+4.6%)
$629,100 + $502,100
$1,131,200
2016
$12,031 (+4.9%)
$587,900 + $469,300
$1,057,200
2015
$11,471 (−0.6%)
$549,400 + $438,600
$988,000
2014
$11,541 (+7.4%)
$507,600 + $444,600
$952,200
2013
$10,749 (+2.9%)
$507,600 + $427,900
$935,500
2012
$10,450 (+2.7%)
$507,600 + $427,900
$935,500
2011
$10,172 (+2.6%)
$503,700 + $429,500
$933,200
2010
$9,912 (+2.4%)
$514,000 + $438,200
$952,200
2009
$9,677
$524,500 + $447,100
$971,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,522
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3628511S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
UnparsedAddress: 30 Birch Hill Road, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,522
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3628511S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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