This is the one you've been waiting for! This 5-bedroom home was renovated and expanded with a 3-story addition. The updated kitchen has quartz counters, stainless appliances, an island and a breakfast bar, and opens to the airy dining room with a gas fireplace, perfect for hosting family and friends. There is also a sun-drenched family room with gas fireplace and windows on 3 sides, and a formal living room. Outdoors the bluestone patio with a TV in the private, fenced yard is fantastic for entertaining. The 2nd floor has a large primary bedroom with marble ensuite bath and walk-in closet. There's also a second primary bedroom with an attached ensuite bath and jacuzzi tub, three additional bedrooms, a family bath and a laundry room. In the finished lower level, you will find another family/playroom, plus a flexible space perfect for a home gym or office. All of this plus an attached garage on a tree-lined street close to schools, shops, restaurants, public transportation and highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
7,670 sq ftLot Size
$489Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Deanna Salemme• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Builders 2004 rehab&addition.9 rm. contemporary cape on pretty tree lined neighborhood.Open floor plan L.R.&D.R.w/fireplace.Beautiful cherry kitchen with corian&stainless appliances opens to F.P.family room w/sliders to yard.Master with jacuzzi bath,Large shower & 2 sinks.central air,hydro air heat.Walk to schools, "T" & Newton Centre.
MLS PIN #70010587
Jun 3, 2004
Sold
$504,000
$113/sq ft
Mar 31, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Mar 24, 2004
Listed
$450,000
$101/sq ft
Worth the investment! 5 room brick front Cape on pretty tree-lined street in fab Newton Centre neighborhood. Front-to-back FP/LR, many built-ins throughout. FP log cabin room in bsmt! Front porch, att 1C EE gar. Deep back yd. Boiler & hot water heater replaced in '97. Some roof work in '99. NOONE TO WALK ON PROPERTY WITHOUT LISTING AGENT PRESENT.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,763 (+3.8%)
$950,900 + $675,800
$1,626,700
2025
$15,182 (+3.4%)
$905,600 + $643,600
$1,549,200
2024
$14,680 (+6.8%)
$879,200 + $624,900
$1,504,100
2023
$13,749 (+4.5%)
$670,800 + $679,800
$1,350,600
2022
$13,156 (+3.6%)
$621,100 + $629,500
$1,250,600
2021
$12,695 (+3.1%)
$585,900 + $593,900
$1,179,800
2020
$12,317 (+2.9%)
$585,900 + $593,900
$1,179,800
2019
$11,969 (+2.0%)
$568,800 + $576,600
$1,145,400
2018
$11,735 (+3.1%)
$516,200 + $568,400
$1,084,600
2017
$11,378 (+4.5%)
$487,000 + $536,200
$1,023,200
2016
$10,883 (+4.9%)
$455,100 + $501,200
$956,300
2015
$10,376 (−1.3%)
$425,300 + $468,400
$893,700
2014
$10,508 (+28.9%)
$391,400 + $475,600
$867,000
2013
$8,152 (+2.9%)
$391,400 + $318,100
$709,500
2012
$7,925 (+3.7%)
$391,400 + $318,100
$709,500
2011
$7,644 (+2.6%)
$396,200 + $305,100
$701,300
2010
$7,449 (+2.4%)
$404,300 + $311,300
$715,600
2009
$7,273
$412,500 + $317,700
$730,200
Tax history for 37 Philbrick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,763 (+3.8%)
$950,900 + $675,800
$1,626,700
2025
$15,182 (+3.4%)
$905,600 + $643,600
$1,549,200
2024
$14,680 (+6.8%)
$879,200 + $624,900
$1,504,100
2023
$13,749 (+4.5%)
$670,800 + $679,800
$1,350,600
2022
$13,156 (+3.6%)
$621,100 + $629,500
$1,250,600
2021
$12,695 (+3.1%)
$585,900 + $593,900
$1,179,800
2020
$12,317 (+2.9%)
$585,900 + $593,900
$1,179,800
2019
$11,969 (+2.0%)
$568,800 + $576,600
$1,145,400
2018
$11,735 (+3.1%)
$516,200 + $568,400
$1,084,600
2017
$11,378 (+4.5%)
$487,000 + $536,200
$1,023,200
2016
$10,883 (+4.9%)
$455,100 + $501,200
$956,300
2015
$10,376 (−1.3%)
$425,300 + $468,400
$893,700
2014
$10,508 (+28.9%)
$391,400 + $475,600
$867,000
2013
$8,152 (+2.9%)
$391,400 + $318,100
$709,500
2012
$7,925 (+3.7%)
$391,400 + $318,100
$709,500
2011
$7,644 (+2.6%)
$396,200 + $305,100
$701,300
2010
$7,449 (+2.4%)
$404,300 + $311,300
$715,600
2009
$7,273
$412,500 + $317,700
$730,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,439
Year built
1940
Style
Other
County
Middlesex County
APN
3703656S
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Hagen Rd to Philbrick Rd or Boylston Street to Philbrick Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 37 Philbrick Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,439
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3703656S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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