Imagine a place with a suburban feel and urban vibe. Where nationally recognized schools both public (Newton North HS) and private (Fessenden) are a few blocks away; shops, restaurants, libraries and leafy parks are right around the corner. Where every April, marathoners make the journey up “heartbreak hill” just down the street. Where one can be to Boston in a matter of minutes, to Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and the beautiful Berkshire’s in under two hours. That place is Newton, Massachusetts. Situated in the sought after neighborhood of West Newton Hill, this stunning Colonial offers a bright modern kitchen and breakfast nook with skylights ushering in all-day sun; an expansive deck and landscaped yard; a fireplaced living room, sun splashed study a formal dining room and the primary bedroom boasts a custom bath and walk-in cedar closet. Lower level with full bath is ideal for a spacious home office suite. Heated driveway, Open House Sunday 3/5 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
7,760 sq ftLot Size
$625Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Niden• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Bought with Joelle Tomb• Engel & Volkers Wellesley
Classic Centre Entrance 4 Bed/3.5 bath Colonial in fabulous family friendly Newtonville neighborhood just off the popular Comm Ave carriage lane. Well thought out upgrades are evident throughout this light-filled home. The first level offers a 2015 stainless / granite counter eat-in kitchen directly leading to an inviting sunroom and spacious entertaining sized deck with a private backyard; 2013 redone living room w/ fireplace; a formal dining room and office. The second level boasts a comfortable master suite and two additional good size bedrooms. Updated finished basement includes an Au Pair suite with full bath along with play area, mud room and easy garage entry. Brand new roof. Heated driveway. Updated and converted to gas heating / central A/C in 2012. Move right in! ALL OFFERS DUE ON MONDAY MAY 23 by 5pm.
MLS PIN #71194003
Jun 30, 2011
Sold
$753,500
$233/sq ft
May 19, 2011
Contingent
—
May 16, 2011
Relisted
—
May 10, 2011
Contingent
—
Apr 13, 2011
Price Changed
$799,000
$247/sq ft
Mar 21, 2011
Price Changed
$815,000
$252/sq ft
Mar 2, 2011
Listed
$835,000
$259/sq ft
Exceptional location. Classic nine room sun-filled center entrance colonial features an ideal floor plan for comfortable living. Beautiful livrm w/frpl, spacious famrm, gracious dinrm, sparkling kitchen w/ dining area, sunrm and powder rm on 1st fl. Generous master bedrm w/ updated bath plus two additional bedrms and another updated bath on 2nd fl. Great rear deck, hardwd flrs, heated driveway, central a/c and a finished lower level. Minutes to Cabot Sch. library, shops, the Pike & pub.trans.
Public Records
Oct 31, 1990
Sold
$327,500
$101/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 1, 1990
Sold
$327,500
$101/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,413 (+3.8%)
$1,236,400 + $354,200
$1,590,600
2025
$14,846 (+3.4%)
$1,177,500 + $337,400
$1,514,900
2024
$14,355 (+10.2%)
$1,143,200 + $327,600
$1,470,800
2023
$13,030 (+4.5%)
$868,300 + $411,700
$1,280,000
2022
$12,468 (+3.6%)
$804,000 + $381,200
$1,185,200
2021
$12,031 (+3.1%)
$758,500 + $359,600
$1,118,100
2020
$11,673 (+2.9%)
$758,500 + $359,600
$1,118,100
2019
$11,343 (+8.9%)
$736,400 + $349,100
$1,085,500
2018
$10,413 (+3.1%)
$664,700 + $297,700
$962,400
2017
$10,096 (+4.6%)
$627,100 + $280,800
$907,900
2016
$9,656 (+6.5%)
$586,100 + $262,400
$848,500
2015
$9,063 (+0.6%)
$547,800 + $232,800
$780,600
2014
$9,011 (+5.5%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2013
$8,543 (+2.9%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2012
$8,305 (+3.1%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2011
$8,052 (+2.5%)
$504,800 + $233,900
$738,700
2010
$7,857 (+2.4%)
$515,100 + $239,700
$754,800
2009
$7,671
$525,600 + $244,600
$770,200
Tax history for 40 Whittier Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,413 (+3.8%)
$1,236,400 + $354,200
$1,590,600
2025
$14,846 (+3.4%)
$1,177,500 + $337,400
$1,514,900
2024
$14,355 (+10.2%)
$1,143,200 + $327,600
$1,470,800
2023
$13,030 (+4.5%)
$868,300 + $411,700
$1,280,000
2022
$12,468 (+3.6%)
$804,000 + $381,200
$1,185,200
2021
$12,031 (+3.1%)
$758,500 + $359,600
$1,118,100
2020
$11,673 (+2.9%)
$758,500 + $359,600
$1,118,100
2019
$11,343 (+8.9%)
$736,400 + $349,100
$1,085,500
2018
$10,413 (+3.1%)
$664,700 + $297,700
$962,400
2017
$10,096 (+4.6%)
$627,100 + $280,800
$907,900
2016
$9,656 (+6.5%)
$586,100 + $262,400
$848,500
2015
$9,063 (+0.6%)
$547,800 + $232,800
$780,600
2014
$9,011 (+5.5%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2013
$8,543 (+2.9%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2012
$8,305 (+3.1%)
$501,600 + $241,900
$743,500
2011
$8,052 (+2.5%)
$504,800 + $233,900
$738,700
2010
$7,857 (+2.4%)
$515,100 + $239,700
$754,800
2009
$7,671
$525,600 + $244,600
$770,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,238
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3005689S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
May 23, 2022 • Final
Building permit - app (10/23)
Bathroom
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth to Valentine Rd to Oak Cliff right on Whittier or Lowell Ave to Whittier Rd
UnparsedAddress: 40 Whittier Rd, Newton MA 02460
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,238
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3005689S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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