Welcome to an exceptional new home coming to one of Newton Centre’s most desirable neighborhoods! Beautifully envisioned by Silver Birch & Brookside Development, this thoughtfully designed residence will blend timeless elegance, modern comfort, and exceptional craftsmanship to create a home that is as welcoming as it is impressive.Offering 6 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms, and 6,434 square feet of living space across four finished levels, this stunning home is designed for the way you live today. Generous, light-filled spaces, beautiful finishes, and a seamless flow will make everyday living a pleasure and entertaining effortless. Whether hosting memorable gatherings or enjoying quiet moments at home, every space is designed with comfort and style in mind.Best of all, there is still time to make it your own! With construction underway, buyers have a wonderful opportunity to personalize select finishes and design details, adding their own touches to create a home that truly reflects their taste and lifestyle.Step outside to a beautifully level and private backyard, a rare and desirable feature offering plenty of room for outdoor entertaining, play, gardening, or simply relaxing in your own peaceful retreat.Tucked away on picturesque Westminster Road, this special property offers the tranquility of a lovely residential neighborhood while keeping everything you love about Newton Centre close at hand. Enjoy nearby shops, charming cafés, wonderful restaurants, Crystal Lake, and beautiful parks. The Green Line, major commuter routes, and Boston are all within easy reach.Located in Newton's highly regarded school district, this home offers a wonderful combination of space, privacy, convenience, and community.An exciting opportunity to create the home you've always dreamed of in a location you'll love for years to come!Anticipated completion: Spring 2027. Please do not walk the property without the listing agent.
Newton Centre, located between Chestnut Hill and Waban, is a residential and commercial Newton neighborhood with a walkable village center and Green Line access. The neighborhood’s character concentrates at Centre Street and Beacon Street, where cafés, independent shops, and sidewalk patios cluster around the trolley stop. Pillars include the Newton Free Library, the New Art Center, and the West Suburban YMCA. Early-20th-century Colonials and Tudors line leafy streets, with pocket parks and school grounds breaking up the blocks. Crystal Lake and nearby trails add a nature-forward counterpoint to the village bustle. Dining and errands orbit the compact Centre Street corridor, while the D branch keeps downtown Boston within reach.
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Market insights
34 Westminster Rd · $4,685,000
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$4,685,000
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (82% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-up attic
Insulated doors
Insulated windows
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Five bedrooms: four on the second floor and one in the basement
Community amenities include public transportation, shopping, tennis courts, parks, walking and jogging trails, golf, medical facilities, a laundromat, bike paths, conservation areas, highway access, houses of worship, private and public schools, a T station, and a university
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Ideally located on a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Newton Centre, this beautiful and well-maintained Colonial offers 4 spacious bedrooms on the 2nd floor, plus a versatile 3rd floor suite with additional bedroom, full bath, and office—perfect for today’s flexible living needs. The main level features a front-to-back living room with wood-burning fireplace, an updated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances, a charming side porch, and an oversized rear deck overlooking a lush, private yard. Classic details, hardwood floors, and abundant natural light throughout. Walk to the Green Line, Newton Centre shops and dining, Bowen Elementary, and minutes to Rt 9, 128, and the Pike. A rare opportunity to create your dream home in one of Newton’s most desirable neighborhoods. Home is vacant and offered as is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,037 (+3.8%)
$1,035,500 + $206,700
$1,242,200
2025
$11,593 (+3.4%)
$986,200 + $196,800
$1,183,000
2024
$11,209 (+5.8%)
$957,500 + $191,000
$1,148,500
2023
$10,593 (+4.5%)
$730,200 + $310,400
$1,040,600
2022
$10,136 (+3.6%)
$676,100 + $287,400
$963,500
2021
$9,781 (+3.1%)
$637,800 + $271,200
$909,000
2020
$9,490 (+2.9%)
$637,800 + $271,200
$909,000
2019
$9,222 (+4.6%)
$619,200 + $263,300
$882,500
2018
$8,814 (+3.1%)
$565,000 + $249,600
$814,600
2017
$8,546 (+4.6%)
$533,000 + $235,500
$768,500
2016
$8,173 (+4.9%)
$498,100 + $220,100
$718,200
2015
$7,793
$465,500 + $205,700
$671,200
2014
$7,798 (+5.5%)
$429,500 + $213,900
$643,400
2013
$7,393 (+2.9%)
$429,500 + $213,900
$643,400
2012
$7,183 (+4.0%)
$429,500 + $213,600
$643,100
2011
$6,904 (+2.6%)
$425,500 + $207,900
$633,400
2010
$6,728 (+2.4%)
$434,200 + $212,100
$646,300
2009
$6,569
$443,100 + $216,400
$659,500
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,345
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,345
Year built
1924
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1885975S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
Mar 5, 2025 • Final
Building permit - app (10/23)
Replace the shingle roof and install new plywood. Install a drip edge and flashing at the roof-to-wall juncture.
Roofing
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