Classic slate roofed Georgian brick colonial sits graciously on an over sized lot in a prime West Newton Hill location. From the moment you walk in you will be delighted by timeless charming details, including an elegant curved front staircase, gracious fireplaces & mantels, beautiful hardwood floors, and classic molding details throughout. Move right into this well cared for home or for those with vision who want to make their mark this could become a spectacular home. Level landscaped yard.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.6 acresLot Size
$792Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Michael Palmer• Commonwealth Estates Residential Brokerage
Bought with The Robyn and Linda Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bedroom, Game Room, Play Room, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,973
Tax Year: 2011
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Other
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street to Wykeham
UnparsedAddress: 40 Wykeham Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,741
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2387365S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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