LOVEABLE TURN OF THE CENTURY COL.ON QUIET ST.OPEN,AIRY & BRIGHT.LRGE WINDOWS W/GARDEN VIEWS.TASTEFULLY UPDATED.STATE OF THE ART KIT W/GRANITE.1ST FLR FAM RM.LRGE PRIVATE LOT. NEAR TRANSP/SHOPS.PEIRCE SCHL.A HOME WITH A HAPPY FEEL.
Single-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
0.39 acresLot Size
$960Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
WONDERFUL SLATE ROOFED 6BR HOME ON OVER 1/3 ACRE. CNTRL A/C ON 1ST FL.U/G SPRINKLERS.2-CAR GAR. MATURE LNDSCPNG;BIRDS & FLWRS ABOUND! MUCH SOUGHT W.NTN HILL LOCATION.AWAITS YOUR DECORATION.UNDER TERMITE CONTRACT
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,959 (+3.8%)
$1,406,900 + $1,272,000
$2,678,900
2025
$25,003 (+3.4%)
$1,339,900 + $1,211,400
$2,551,300
2024
$24,176 (+3.9%)
$1,300,900 + $1,176,100
$2,477,000
2023
$23,270 (+4.5%)
$1,018,400 + $1,267,500
$2,285,900
2022
$22,267 (+3.6%)
$943,000 + $1,173,600
$2,116,600
2021
$21,486 (+3.1%)
$889,600 + $1,107,200
$1,996,800
2020
$20,847 (+2.9%)
$889,600 + $1,107,200
$1,996,800
2019
$20,258 (+2.9%)
$863,700 + $1,074,900
$1,938,600
2018
$19,692 (+3.1%)
$779,000 + $1,041,000
$1,820,000
2017
$19,093 (+4.6%)
$734,900 + $982,100
$1,717,000
2016
$18,261 (+4.9%)
$686,800 + $917,900
$1,604,700
2015
$17,412 (+0.5%)
$641,900 + $857,800
$1,499,700
2014
$17,322 (+5.5%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2013
$16,422 (+2.9%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2012
$15,964 (+3.5%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2011
$15,425 (+2.6%)
$584,000 + $831,100
$1,415,100
2010
$15,032 (+2.4%)
$595,900 + $848,100
$1,444,000
2009
$14,676
$608,100 + $865,400
$1,473,500
Tax history for 42 Howland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$25,959 (+3.8%)
$1,406,900 + $1,272,000
$2,678,900
2025
$25,003 (+3.4%)
$1,339,900 + $1,211,400
$2,551,300
2024
$24,176 (+3.9%)
$1,300,900 + $1,176,100
$2,477,000
2023
$23,270 (+4.5%)
$1,018,400 + $1,267,500
$2,285,900
2022
$22,267 (+3.6%)
$943,000 + $1,173,600
$2,116,600
2021
$21,486 (+3.1%)
$889,600 + $1,107,200
$1,996,800
2020
$20,847 (+2.9%)
$889,600 + $1,107,200
$1,996,800
2019
$20,258 (+2.9%)
$863,700 + $1,074,900
$1,938,600
2018
$19,692 (+3.1%)
$779,000 + $1,041,000
$1,820,000
2017
$19,093 (+4.6%)
$734,900 + $982,100
$1,717,000
2016
$18,261 (+4.9%)
$686,800 + $917,900
$1,604,700
2015
$17,412 (+0.5%)
$641,900 + $857,800
$1,499,700
2014
$17,322 (+5.5%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2013
$16,422 (+2.9%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2012
$15,964 (+3.5%)
$587,700 + $841,500
$1,429,200
2011
$15,425 (+2.6%)
$584,000 + $831,100
$1,415,100
2010
$15,032 (+2.4%)
$595,900 + $848,100
$1,444,000
2009
$14,676
$608,100 + $865,400
$1,473,500
*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
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,337
Year built
1910
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3816180S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 90
Length: 10
Width: 9
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Third
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 13
Width: 24
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,847
Foundation Area: 925
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: YELLOW
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.38
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,989
Tax Year: 2003
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 42 Howland Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,337
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3816180S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: A Few Outdoor Plants, Din Rm Chandelier
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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