Amazing opportunity to build equity in a prime Newton location! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers endless potential for homeowners, renovators, and builders alike. Whether you’re looking to move into a fantastic neighborhood and update the home over time, renovate to suit your style, or explore the property's future possibilities, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Surrounded by beautifully updated and newly constructed homes, the property is ideally situated in one of Newton's most desirable, well-established neighborhoods, where pride of ownership and continued investment are evident throughout. Located within Newton’s highly regarded school system and the district's soon to be completed new Franklin Elementary School. This home offers easy access to Parks, Restaurants, Shopping, Commuter rail to Boston, Public transportation and Major Highways..... A Standout Property with Exceptional Upside Potential !
Single-familyProperty Type
1951Year Built
7,286 sq ftLot Size
$521Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Hans Brings RESULTS• Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Listed by Lisa Garrity• Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham
Bought with The Jeff Groper Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Est. $4,018 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 44 Barbara Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73550314
Sep 30, 2026
Sold
$1,000,000
$521/sq ft
Jul 30, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 24, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 15, 2026
Listed
$999,900
$521/sq ft
MLS PIN #70014527
Jun 30, 2004
Sold
$579,000
$302/sq ft
Apr 5, 2004
Listing Removed
—
Apr 2, 2004
Listed
$579,000
$302/sq ft
Great West Newton location. Quiet street, short walk to school. This sunfilled cape has a new oak kitchen, granite countertops, new windows, new roof, great level backyard, deck off the kitchen, finished basement with full bath,
MLS PIN #30762212
Nov 26, 2003
Sold
$465,000
$242/sq ft
Oct 21, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Aug 31, 2003
Listed
$479,900
$250/sq ft
GREAT WEST NEWTON LOCATION, QUIET STREET WALK SCHOOL NEW OAK KITCHEN, MARBLE FLOOR, GRANITE COUNTERS, NEW WINDOWS NEW: ROOF, DRIVEWAY, BATHROOMS, PAINT. GREAT LEVEL FENCED BACKYARD, SUNFILLED CAPE, FINISHED BASEMENT FULL BATH
MLS PIN #30503145
Jul 16, 2001
Sold
$429,000
$223/sq ft
May 9, 2001
Listed
$429,000
$223/sq ft
MLS PIN #50278912
Sep 14, 1995
Sold
$202,500
$105/sq ft
Jul 19, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Apr 8, 1995
Listed
$215,000
$112/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1992
Sold
$185,000
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,743 (+3.8%)
$829,700 + $72,600
$902,300
2025
$8,421 (+3.4%)
$790,200 + $69,100
$859,300
2024
$8,143 (+6.1%)
$767,200 + $67,100
$834,300
2023
$7,672 (+4.5%)
$581,500 + $172,100
$753,600
2022
$7,341 (+3.6%)
$538,400 + $159,400
$697,800
2021
$7,083 (+3.1%)
$507,900 + $150,400
$658,300
2020
$6,873 (+2.9%)
$507,900 + $150,400
$658,300
2019
$6,679 (+4.3%)
$493,100 + $146,000
$639,100
2018
$6,401 (+3.1%)
$448,300 + $143,300
$591,600
2017
$6,206 (+4.5%)
$422,900 + $135,200
$558,100
2016
$5,936 (+4.9%)
$395,200 + $126,400
$521,600
2015
$5,660 (+1.3%)
$369,300 + $118,200
$487,500
2014
$5,585 (+5.5%)
$338,800 + $122,000
$460,800
2013
$5,295 (+2.9%)
$338,800 + $122,000
$460,800
2012
$5,147 (+1.1%)
$338,800 + $122,000
$460,800
2011
$5,090 (+2.6%)
$340,900 + $126,100
$467,000
2010
$4,960 (+2.4%)
$347,900 + $128,600
$476,500
2009
$4,843
$355,000 + $131,200
$486,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1951
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3045648S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3045648S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Franklin Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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