THIS IS IT! Beautiful, sophisticated, traditional, center entrance colonial in one of Newton’s most desired neighborhoods. This gorgeous 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has everything you are looking for, including updated kitchen and baths. The first floor has the traditional layout with beautiful fire place living room, large dining room, fully applianced kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances, a half bath and a den/play room. The second floor has a beautiful Master bedroom (with his/ her closets and a master bath), plus THREE additional spacious corner bedrooms, and another full bathrm. The third floor has an additional large bedroom, another full bath, and an additional playroom/ office. All windows have been replaced except characteristic period windows. Invite your friends over to enjoy summer cookouts on the expansive 300+ sq. ft. deck overlooking the large yard. Uniquely located within blocks of Newton Highlands, Greenline "T". 5 minute walk to Crystal Lake.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$690Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by MB Associates• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with The Osnat Levy Team• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
VINTAGE DETAILS JUST BEGIN TO DESCRIBE THIS 5BR,3FULL BATH COL IN WONDERFUL HIGHLANDS. FP LIVINGRM PLUS DEN, 3-SEASON PORCH & DECK OVERLOOK LARGE YARD. GREAT EXPANSION POTENTIAL. AND DARKROOM IN BASEMENT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,366 (+3.8%)
$1,113,800 + $472,000
$1,585,800
2025
$14,801 (+3.4%)
$1,060,800 + $449,500
$1,510,300
2024
$14,311 (+4.8%)
$1,029,900 + $436,400
$1,466,300
2023
$13,662 (+4.5%)
$794,300 + $547,700
$1,342,000
2022
$13,072 (+3.6%)
$735,500 + $507,100
$1,242,600
2021
$12,614 (+3.1%)
$693,900 + $478,400
$1,172,300
2020
$12,239 (+11.4%)
$693,900 + $478,400
$1,172,300
2019
$10,983 (+5.2%)
$673,700 + $377,300
$1,051,000
2018
$10,442 (+3.1%)
$605,800 + $359,300
$965,100
2017
$10,125 (+4.6%)
$571,500 + $339,000
$910,500
2016
$9,683 (+4.9%)
$534,100 + $316,800
$850,900
2015
$9,232 (+0.5%)
$499,200 + $296,000
$795,200
2014
$9,188 (+11.3%)
$457,500 + $300,600
$758,100
2013
$8,254 (+2.9%)
$457,500 + $260,900
$718,400
2012
$8,025 (+10.1%)
$457,500 + $260,900
$718,400
2011
$7,288 (+2.6%)
$458,200 + $210,400
$668,600
2010
$7,102 (+2.4%)
$467,600 + $214,600
$682,200
2009
$6,933
$477,100 + $219,000
$696,100
Tax history for 36 Rockledge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,366 (+3.8%)
$1,113,800 + $472,000
$1,585,800
2025
$14,801 (+3.4%)
$1,060,800 + $449,500
$1,510,300
2024
$14,311 (+4.8%)
$1,029,900 + $436,400
$1,466,300
2023
$13,662 (+4.5%)
$794,300 + $547,700
$1,342,000
2022
$13,072 (+3.6%)
$735,500 + $507,100
$1,242,600
2021
$12,614 (+3.1%)
$693,900 + $478,400
$1,172,300
2020
$12,239 (+11.4%)
$693,900 + $478,400
$1,172,300
2019
$10,983 (+5.2%)
$673,700 + $377,300
$1,051,000
2018
$10,442 (+3.1%)
$605,800 + $359,300
$965,100
2017
$10,125 (+4.6%)
$571,500 + $339,000
$910,500
2016
$9,683 (+4.9%)
$534,100 + $316,800
$850,900
2015
$9,232 (+0.5%)
$499,200 + $296,000
$795,200
2014
$9,188 (+11.3%)
$457,500 + $300,600
$758,100
2013
$8,254 (+2.9%)
$457,500 + $260,900
$718,400
2012
$8,025 (+10.1%)
$457,500 + $260,900
$718,400
2011
$7,288 (+2.6%)
$458,200 + $210,400
$668,600
2010
$7,102 (+2.4%)
$467,600 + $214,600
$682,200
2009
$6,933
$477,100 + $219,000
$696,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet, Wainscoting, Play Room, Foyer, Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,715
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,442
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Location
Location Information
Directions: Woodcliff rd to Rockledge rd
UnparsedAddress: 36 Rockledge Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,967
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3368278S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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