Fall in love with this beautiful and spacious Cape located in a peaceful picturesque setting. Home is in pristine condition and is ready for immediate occupancy. House features : Beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, newer roof, updated electrical,gas cooking, ductless A/C system, a nice and bright 3 season porch, plenty of off street parking and a 1 car garage. A commuter's dream!! Extremely convenient location with stress free access to route 9 and 128 and an easy walk to Elliot T station. Be in the Newton school system by the beginning of the school year.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
6,180 sq ftLot Size
$786Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Yee• The Johnson Group
Bought with Suzanne Sager• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices N.E. Prime Properties
Here is an incredible opportunity to move in to Newton! Charming/spacious Cape located on Eliot Hill in the Countryside school district. 3 very large bedrooms, one on the first floor. There is a newly rebuilt 3 season porch to welcome you home or sit & relax in your fireplaced lvingroom w/hardwood floors. 2 years ago the exterior was painted & a new Burnham Gas Burner installed. Roof replaced 4 yrs. Commuters delight w/easy access to Rt 9, 128, The Pike, Eliot "T" stop and shopping.
MLS PIN #30391728
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$390,000
$246/sq ft
Mar 13, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2000
Listed
$399,000
$252/sq ft
PICTURESQUE THREE BEDROOM CAPE WITH GREAT CHARM AND ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL IN HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD. FIREPLACED LIVING ROOM, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH BAY WINDOW. MOVE IN CONDITION. SELLER REQUESTS MID JULY CLOSING.
MLS PIN #50277484
Jul 12, 1995
Sold
$269,000
$170/sq ft
Jun 9, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Mar 31, 1995
Listed
$279,000
$176/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 5, 1988
Sold
$290,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,580 (+3.8%)
$819,800 + $168,800
$988,600
2025
$9,227 (+3.4%)
$780,800 + $160,700
$941,500
2024
$8,922 (+6.6%)
$758,100 + $156,000
$914,100
2023
$8,373 (+4.5%)
$567,000 + $255,500
$822,500
2022
$8,012 (+3.6%)
$525,000 + $236,600
$761,600
2021
$7,731 (+3.1%)
$495,300 + $223,200
$718,500
2020
$7,501 (+2.9%)
$495,300 + $223,200
$718,500
2019
$7,290 (+5.2%)
$480,900 + $216,700
$697,600
2018
$6,928 (+3.1%)
$437,000 + $203,300
$640,300
2017
$6,718 (+4.6%)
$412,300 + $191,800
$604,100
2016
$6,425 (+4.9%)
$385,300 + $179,300
$564,600
2015
$6,127 (+0.8%)
$360,100 + $167,600
$527,700
2014
$6,077 (+14.1%)
$331,400 + $170,000
$501,400
2013
$5,326 (+2.9%)
$331,400 + $132,100
$463,500
2012
$5,177 (+1.3%)
$331,400 + $132,100
$463,500
2011
$5,113 (+2.6%)
$331,300 + $137,800
$469,100
2010
$4,983 (+2.4%)
$338,100 + $140,600
$478,700
2009
$4,865
$345,000 + $143,500
$488,500
Tax history for 42 Roundwood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,580 (+3.8%)
$819,800 + $168,800
$988,600
2025
$9,227 (+3.4%)
$780,800 + $160,700
$941,500
2024
$8,922 (+6.6%)
$758,100 + $156,000
$914,100
2023
$8,373 (+4.5%)
$567,000 + $255,500
$822,500
2022
$8,012 (+3.6%)
$525,000 + $236,600
$761,600
2021
$7,731 (+3.1%)
$495,300 + $223,200
$718,500
2020
$7,501 (+2.9%)
$495,300 + $223,200
$718,500
2019
$7,290 (+5.2%)
$480,900 + $216,700
$697,600
2018
$6,928 (+3.1%)
$437,000 + $203,300
$640,300
2017
$6,718 (+4.6%)
$412,300 + $191,800
$604,100
2016
$6,425 (+4.9%)
$385,300 + $179,300
$564,600
2015
$6,127 (+0.8%)
$360,100 + $167,600
$527,700
2014
$6,077 (+14.1%)
$331,400 + $170,000
$501,400
2013
$5,326 (+2.9%)
$331,400 + $132,100
$463,500
2012
$5,177 (+1.3%)
$331,400 + $132,100
$463,500
2011
$5,113 (+2.6%)
$331,300 + $137,800
$469,100
2010
$4,983 (+2.4%)
$338,100 + $140,600
$478,700
2009
$4,865
$345,000 + $143,500
$488,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Directions: Rte 9 East right onto Hickory Cliff, left onto Roundwood. House is on the left
UnparsedAddress: 42 Roundwood Rd, Newton MA 02464
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,583
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3779278S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
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