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Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judith Abrams• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Helaine Blank• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
ENJOY THE VIEW FROM ATOP FARLOW HILL. LOVELY, SOLID 4 BDRM COLONIAL W/ENCLOSED SCREEN PORCH. THIS HOME OFFERS THE BUYER A MILLION $ NGHBRHD. PUT YR ENERGY INTO RESTORING THIS HOME IN THIS PRESTIGOUS LOCATION. HURRY--THIS WON'T LAST!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,895 (+3.8%)
$1,347,900 + $911,600
$2,259,500
2025
$21,089 (+3.4%)
$1,283,700 + $868,200
$2,151,900
2024
$20,391 (+4.8%)
$1,246,300 + $842,900
$2,089,200
2023
$19,461 (+4.5%)
$946,400 + $965,300
$1,911,700
2022
$18,621 (+3.6%)
$876,300 + $893,800
$1,770,100
2021
$17,968 (+3.1%)
$826,700 + $843,200
$1,669,900
2020
$17,434 (+2.9%)
$826,700 + $843,200
$1,669,900
2019
$16,943 (+2.0%)
$802,600 + $818,700
$1,621,300
2018
$16,614 (+4.2%)
$738,400 + $797,100
$1,535,500
2017
$15,948 (+4.5%)
$696,600 + $737,600
$1,434,200
2016
$15,254 (+5.0%)
$651,000 + $689,400
$1,340,400
2015
$14,531 (+0.6%)
$608,400 + $643,200
$1,251,600
2014
$14,448 (+5.5%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2013
$13,697 (+2.9%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2012
$13,316 (+5.0%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2011
$12,676 (+2.6%)
$560,500 + $602,400
$1,162,900
2010
$12,353 (+15.5%)
$571,900 + $614,700
$1,186,600
2009
$10,699
$583,600 + $490,600
$1,074,200
Tax history for 42 Huntington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,895 (+3.8%)
$1,347,900 + $911,600
$2,259,500
2025
$21,089 (+3.4%)
$1,283,700 + $868,200
$2,151,900
2024
$20,391 (+4.8%)
$1,246,300 + $842,900
$2,089,200
2023
$19,461 (+4.5%)
$946,400 + $965,300
$1,911,700
2022
$18,621 (+3.6%)
$876,300 + $893,800
$1,770,100
2021
$17,968 (+3.1%)
$826,700 + $843,200
$1,669,900
2020
$17,434 (+2.9%)
$826,700 + $843,200
$1,669,900
2019
$16,943 (+2.0%)
$802,600 + $818,700
$1,621,300
2018
$16,614 (+4.2%)
$738,400 + $797,100
$1,535,500
2017
$15,948 (+4.5%)
$696,600 + $737,600
$1,434,200
2016
$15,254 (+5.0%)
$651,000 + $689,400
$1,340,400
2015
$14,531 (+0.6%)
$608,400 + $643,200
$1,251,600
2014
$14,448 (+5.5%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2013
$13,697 (+2.9%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2012
$13,316 (+5.0%)
$561,900 + $630,200
$1,192,100
2011
$12,676 (+2.6%)
$560,500 + $602,400
$1,162,900
2010
$12,353 (+15.5%)
$571,900 + $614,700
$1,186,600
2009
$10,699
$583,600 + $490,600
$1,074,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
11,178
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,628
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1481202S
Parking Spaces
5
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
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: 350
Length: 14
Width: 25
Level: First
Family Room Information
Area: 136
Length: 8
Width: 17
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partial
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,931
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,756
Tax Year: 2004
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil
Location
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 42 Huntington Road, Newton MA 02458
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,628
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1481202S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Chandelier In Dining Room
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Underwood Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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