Sunlight floods this beautifully updated home, blending modern comfort with classic charm. The main level offers a seamless flow from the stylish kitchen to the expansive living and dining area anchored by a wood-burning fireplace. French doors open to a large deck and flat backyard, perfect for hosting, lounging, or dining under the stars. Enjoy the tranquil sunroom year-round, now with a brand-new roof. The flexible floor plan includes a bedroom and full bath on the first floor, plus two generous bedrooms and a renovated full bath upstairs. The finished lower level adds versatile space for work, play, or guests—ideal for today’s dynamic lifestyle. Nestled on a tree-lined street near Newton Centre, this home offers easy access to shops, dining, public transit—including the Green Line T— and nearby parks and Newton Public Schools. Opportunities like this in Newton Centre don’t come around often—step into a home that truly has it all and more.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
6,480 sq ftLot Size
$658Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Muncey Group• Compass
Bought with Jack Yang• Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Come enjoy this spacious, move-in ready home. The front door leads you into an atrium-style foyer. Two large bedrooms are on the 2nd floor with a modern bathroom. The 3rd bedroom and 2nd bathroom are on the 1st floor. The modern kitchen comes with granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances and leads into the large, open living/dining room with fireplace. There is direct access to the entertainment-sized, sunny deck and back yard through atrium doors in the DR area. The bonus is the 3-season sun-room attached to the LR area with its own outside door leading to the deck and back yard. All the work has been done for you - HVAC (1995), roof (2001), kitchen (2006), atrium doors (2006), 3-season sun-room (2010), insulation (2015), exterior painting (2015).
MLS PIN #50346847
Nov 27, 1996
Sold
$302,000
$127/sq ft
Sep 27, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Sep 7, 1996
Listed
$319,900
$135/sq ft
MINT CONDITION UPDATED CAPE.DINING AREA W/ ATRIUM DOOR TO DECK&PRIVATE FENCED YARD.BLEACHED HDWD FLOORS.TRACK LIGHTING CENTRAL AIR.2 NEW BATHROOMS.GAS HEAT.SCREENED PORCH.YARD IS GARDENER'S DELIGHT W/SHRUBS,TREES,PLANTS SCHOOLS:COUNTRYSIDE
Public Records
Apr 14, 1994
Sold
$228,500
$96/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,641 (+3.8%)
$919,100 + $179,000
$1,098,100
2025
$10,249 (+3.4%)
$875,300 + $170,500
$1,045,800
2024
$9,909 (+5.0%)
$849,800 + $165,500
$1,015,300
2023
$9,433 (+4.5%)
$644,900 + $281,700
$926,600
2022
$9,026 (+3.6%)
$597,100 + $260,900
$858,000
2021
$8,709 (+3.1%)
$563,300 + $246,100
$809,400
2020
$8,450 (+2.9%)
$563,300 + $246,100
$809,400
2019
$8,212 (+4.2%)
$546,900 + $238,900
$785,800
2018
$7,878 (+3.1%)
$496,500 + $231,600
$728,100
2017
$7,638 (+16.8%)
$468,400 + $218,500
$686,900
2016
$6,538 (+4.9%)
$437,800 + $136,700
$574,500
2015
$6,233 (+0.7%)
$409,200 + $127,700
$536,900
2014
$6,191 (+5.5%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2013
$5,869 (+2.9%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2012
$5,706 (+3.1%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2011
$5,533 (+2.6%)
$380,000 + $127,600
$507,600
2010
$5,392 (+2.4%)
$387,800 + $130,200
$518,000
2009
$5,265
$395,700 + $132,900
$528,600
Tax history for 44 Philbrick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,641 (+3.8%)
$919,100 + $179,000
$1,098,100
2025
$10,249 (+3.4%)
$875,300 + $170,500
$1,045,800
2024
$9,909 (+5.0%)
$849,800 + $165,500
$1,015,300
2023
$9,433 (+4.5%)
$644,900 + $281,700
$926,600
2022
$9,026 (+3.6%)
$597,100 + $260,900
$858,000
2021
$8,709 (+3.1%)
$563,300 + $246,100
$809,400
2020
$8,450 (+2.9%)
$563,300 + $246,100
$809,400
2019
$8,212 (+4.2%)
$546,900 + $238,900
$785,800
2018
$7,878 (+3.1%)
$496,500 + $231,600
$728,100
2017
$7,638 (+16.8%)
$468,400 + $218,500
$686,900
2016
$6,538 (+4.9%)
$437,800 + $136,700
$574,500
2015
$6,233 (+0.7%)
$409,200 + $127,700
$536,900
2014
$6,191 (+5.5%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2013
$5,869 (+2.9%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2012
$5,706 (+3.1%)
$375,900 + $134,900
$510,800
2011
$5,533 (+2.6%)
$380,000 + $127,600
$507,600
2010
$5,392 (+2.4%)
$387,800 + $130,200
$518,000
2009
$5,265
$395,700 + $132,900
$528,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,649
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3527413S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,373
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Hot Tub/Spa, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,249
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Take a right off Parker Street onto Boylston and an immediate right off Boylston onto Philbrick
UnparsedAddress: 44 Philbrick Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,649
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3527413S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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