Sunny Expanded Cape on Quiet Street in Sought After Newton Highlands Neighborhood. Open Floor Plan Features Extensively Renovated Kitchen with Granite, Stainless, Island, Cherry Cabinets and Skylights. Fire-placed Living Room Opens to Dining Room and Bay Windowed Family Room. Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (Including Two Bedrooms and Bathroom on the First Floor). Hardwood Floors Throughout. Enclosed, Screened-in Porch Overlooks Lovely Landscaped Fenced-in Corner Lot. Central Air. Underground Sprinklers. Attached Garage with Spacious Adjacent Mudroom. This Home has been Beautifully Maintained by the Current Owner. Fabulous Location- Around the Corner from Cold Spring Park and Walking Distance to Newton Highlands Village, Crystal Lake, Eliot "T" and Brand New (2017) Zervas Elementary School!
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
10,364 sq ftLot Size
$801Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jane Goldman• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Bought with Steinmetz RE Professional Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
PERFECT HOME FOR COMFORTABLE LIVING.QUAINT NEW ENGLAND CAPE IN FABULOUS LOCATION.8 SPACIOUS ROOMS. FOUR LOVELY BEDROOMS CHEERFUL,LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN.CHARMING LIVING RM WITH FIREPLACE. 1ST FLOOR FAMILY RM. WALK TO T AND ZERUAS SCHOOL.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,809 (+3.8%)
$1,238,900 + $495,800
$1,734,700
2025
$16,191 (+3.4%)
$1,179,900 + $472,200
$1,652,100
2024
$15,655 (+5.7%)
$1,145,500 + $458,500
$1,604,000
2023
$14,817 (+4.5%)
$881,300 + $574,200
$1,455,500
2022
$14,178 (+3.6%)
$816,000 + $531,700
$1,347,700
2021
$13,680 (+3.1%)
$769,800 + $501,600
$1,271,400
2020
$13,273 (+2.9%)
$769,800 + $501,600
$1,271,400
2019
$12,899 (+4.2%)
$747,400 + $487,000
$1,234,400
2018
$12,379 (+10.2%)
$680,000 + $464,100
$1,144,100
2017
$11,236 (+4.6%)
$641,500 + $368,900
$1,010,400
2016
$10,746 (+4.9%)
$599,500 + $344,800
$944,300
2015
$10,246 (+9.3%)
$560,300 + $322,200
$882,500
2014
$9,374 (+5.5%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2013
$8,886 (+2.9%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2012
$8,639 (+4.0%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2011
$8,308 (+2.6%)
$517,000 + $245,200
$762,200
2010
$8,097 (+2.4%)
$527,600 + $250,200
$777,800
2009
$7,905
$538,400 + $255,300
$793,700
Tax history for 31 Puritan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,809 (+3.8%)
$1,238,900 + $495,800
$1,734,700
2025
$16,191 (+3.4%)
$1,179,900 + $472,200
$1,652,100
2024
$15,655 (+5.7%)
$1,145,500 + $458,500
$1,604,000
2023
$14,817 (+4.5%)
$881,300 + $574,200
$1,455,500
2022
$14,178 (+3.6%)
$816,000 + $531,700
$1,347,700
2021
$13,680 (+3.1%)
$769,800 + $501,600
$1,271,400
2020
$13,273 (+2.9%)
$769,800 + $501,600
$1,271,400
2019
$12,899 (+4.2%)
$747,400 + $487,000
$1,234,400
2018
$12,379 (+10.2%)
$680,000 + $464,100
$1,144,100
2017
$11,236 (+4.6%)
$641,500 + $368,900
$1,010,400
2016
$10,746 (+4.9%)
$599,500 + $344,800
$944,300
2015
$10,246 (+9.3%)
$560,300 + $322,200
$882,500
2014
$9,374 (+5.5%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2013
$8,886 (+2.9%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2012
$8,639 (+4.0%)
$514,800 + $258,600
$773,400
2011
$8,308 (+2.6%)
$517,000 + $245,200
$762,200
2010
$8,097 (+2.4%)
$527,600 + $250,200
$777,800
2009
$7,905
$538,400 + $255,300
$793,700
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,405
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2059491S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,854
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beethoven Avenue to Puritan Road
UnparsedAddress: 31 Puritan Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,405
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2059491S
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 • 0.2mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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