Side entrance Colonial in mint condition. Newer windows, new systems, refinished floors, custom paint colors. Gracious living room with fireplace, dining room with wainscotting. Country China Cabinet in breakfast nook. Third floor has a new play room. Beautiful landscaped level yard. Walk to Newtonville, train, park,and Gath Pool.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
6,913 sq ftLot Size
$809Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Moira Gault• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Johnston Lynch Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Charming Colonial with new brick walk & plantings, new roof, replacement windows. Gracious living room with fireplace, lovely woodwork, large sun room, formal dining room, hardwood floors. 4 bedrooms, walk-up attic, level private back yard. Very convenient location - near schools, transportation, park & shopping.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,319 (+3.8%)
$858,500 + $309,600
$1,168,100
2025
$10,903 (+3.4%)
$817,600 + $294,900
$1,112,500
2024
$10,542 (+10.1%)
$793,800 + $286,300
$1,080,100
2023
$9,571 (+4.5%)
$601,700 + $338,500
$940,200
2022
$9,159 (+3.6%)
$557,100 + $313,500
$870,600
2021
$8,837 (+3.1%)
$525,600 + $295,700
$821,300
2020
$8,574 (+11.9%)
$525,600 + $295,700
$821,300
2019
$7,662 (+8.1%)
$510,300 + $222,900
$733,200
2018
$7,086 (+3.1%)
$461,700 + $193,200
$654,900
2017
$6,870 (+4.6%)
$435,600 + $182,200
$617,800
2016
$6,571 (+4.9%)
$407,100 + $170,300
$577,400
2015
$6,265 (+0.4%)
$380,500 + $159,100
$539,600
2014
$6,241 (+5.5%)
$349,100 + $165,800
$514,900
2013
$5,916 (+8.8%)
$349,100 + $165,800
$514,900
2012
$5,438 (+2.4%)
$349,100 + $137,700
$486,800
2011
$5,313 (+2.6%)
$351,900 + $135,500
$487,400
2010
$5,177 (+2.4%)
$359,100 + $138,200
$497,300
2009
$5,054
$366,400 + $141,000
$507,400
Tax history for 42 Brookdale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,319 (+3.8%)
$858,500 + $309,600
$1,168,100
2025
$10,903 (+3.4%)
$817,600 + $294,900
$1,112,500
2024
$10,542 (+10.1%)
$793,800 + $286,300
$1,080,100
2023
$9,571 (+4.5%)
$601,700 + $338,500
$940,200
2022
$9,159 (+3.6%)
$557,100 + $313,500
$870,600
2021
$8,837 (+3.1%)
$525,600 + $295,700
$821,300
2020
$8,574 (+11.9%)
$525,600 + $295,700
$821,300
2019
$7,662 (+8.1%)
$510,300 + $222,900
$733,200
2018
$7,086 (+3.1%)
$461,700 + $193,200
$654,900
2017
$6,870 (+4.6%)
$435,600 + $182,200
$617,800
2016
$6,571 (+4.9%)
$407,100 + $170,300
$577,400
2015
$6,265 (+0.4%)
$380,500 + $159,100
$539,600
2014
$6,241 (+5.5%)
$349,100 + $165,800
$514,900
2013
$5,916 (+8.8%)
$349,100 + $165,800
$514,900
2012
$5,438 (+2.4%)
$349,100 + $137,700
$486,800
2011
$5,313 (+2.6%)
$351,900 + $135,500
$487,400
2010
$5,177 (+2.4%)
$359,100 + $138,200
$497,300
2009
$5,054
$366,400 + $141,000
$507,400
*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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,932
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2960418S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jun 16, 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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Tandem
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 117
Length: 13
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 90
Length: 9
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 8
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Interior Features: Play Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,716
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Lt. Blue
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Frontage Length: 63
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,844
Tax Year: 2008
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Craft to North to Brookdale
UnparsedAddress: 42 Brookdale Road, Newton MA 02460
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,932
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2960418S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newton, MA • 02460
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$1.32M – $1.60M
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