This grand Mediterranean colonial is a wonderful mix of privacy and proximity to Newton Centre. With six bedrooms and five bathrooms, the home sits on an acre of land, with meticulously landscaped grounds shaded by the canopy of mature trees. First floor features include a warm paneled office with fireplace, formal living room and dining room, screened-in lanai with treetop views, and a spacious kitchen opening onto a large family room with sliding doors leading to a charming deck. The second floor has three bedrooms including a master suite with large dressing room, en-suite bath, and private deck, another bedroom with private deck, and a hall bath with laundry. The top floor has three additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The lower level has a commercial kitchen, two additional rooms, a sauna and full bath, a wine cellar, and direct yard access. Other features include a detached three-car garage with breezeway, perennial garden, fully integrated generator, and outdoor hot tub.
Single-familyProperty Type
1902Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$817Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Masterman• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Sarina Steinmetz• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
MAGNIFICENT LIGHT AND AIRY SPACIOUS 12 RM STUCCO MEDITERREAN VILLA ON AN ACRE OF SUPERBLY LANDSCAPED GRNDS. PRIME NEWTON CENTER AREA. SUBSTANTIAL EXPANSION & RENOVATION. IDEAL FLOOR PLAN FOR ELEGANT ENTERTAINING & COMFORTABLE LIVING. QUALITY WORKMANSHIP AND DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES. ELEGANT LIVRM/FRP,FORMAL DINRM/BUILT-INS, EXQUISITE LIBRARY/FRL, DAZZLING EAT-IN KIT WITH ADJOINING FAMRM.lOVELY MASTER SUITE PLUS FIVE ADD.BEDRMS.GREAT THIRD FLOOR 3 RM SUITE. A RARE OPPORTUNITY!
MLS PIN #50337456
Oct 18, 1996
Sold
$846,100
$155/sq ft
Sep 12, 1996
Listing Removed
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Jun 25, 1996
Listed
$1,500,000
$275/sq ft
ELEGANT GEORGIAN COLONIAL IN SECLUDED HILLTOP GAS LIT PRIVATE WAY.LIVING SPACE OF 4,800 SQF. WITH EXCELLENT LAYOUT MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPING WITH CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY THE BUILDABLE LOT NEXT TO THE HOUSE WAS SOLD FOR $500K BY CAROL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,709,000
2025
$42,910 (+7.3%)
$2,696,300 + $1,682,300
$4,378,600
2024
$39,986 (+4.5%)
$2,617,800 + $1,479,100
$4,096,900
2023
$38,279 (+4.5%)
$2,129,000 + $1,631,200
$3,760,200
2022
$36,627 (+3.6%)
$1,971,300 + $1,510,400
$3,481,700
2021
$35,342 (−9.9%)
$1,859,700 + $1,424,900
$3,284,600
2020
$39,219 (+2.9%)
$2,102,100 + $1,654,500
$3,756,600
2019
$38,113 (+2.4%)
$2,040,900 + $1,606,300
$3,647,200
2018
$37,220 (+3.1%)
$1,811,600 + $1,628,300
$3,439,900
2017
$36,087 (+4.6%)
$1,709,100 + $1,536,100
$3,245,200
2016
$34,514 (+4.9%)
$1,597,300 + $1,435,600
$3,032,900
2015
$32,909 (+0.9%)
$1,492,800 + $1,341,700
$2,834,500
2014
$32,606 (+5.5%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2013
$30,912 (+2.9%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2012
$30,051 (+4.4%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2011
$28,786 (+2.6%)
$1,392,500 + $1,248,400
$2,640,900
2010
$28,053 (+2.4%)
$1,420,900 + $1,273,900
$2,694,800
2009
$27,388
$1,449,900 + $1,299,900
$2,749,800
Tax history for 45 The Ledges Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,709,000
2025
$42,910 (+7.3%)
$2,696,300 + $1,682,300
$4,378,600
2024
$39,986 (+4.5%)
$2,617,800 + $1,479,100
$4,096,900
2023
$38,279 (+4.5%)
$2,129,000 + $1,631,200
$3,760,200
2022
$36,627 (+3.6%)
$1,971,300 + $1,510,400
$3,481,700
2021
$35,342 (−9.9%)
$1,859,700 + $1,424,900
$3,284,600
2020
$39,219 (+2.9%)
$2,102,100 + $1,654,500
$3,756,600
2019
$38,113 (+2.4%)
$2,040,900 + $1,606,300
$3,647,200
2018
$37,220 (+3.1%)
$1,811,600 + $1,628,300
$3,439,900
2017
$36,087 (+4.6%)
$1,709,100 + $1,536,100
$3,245,200
2016
$34,514 (+4.9%)
$1,597,300 + $1,435,600
$3,032,900
2015
$32,909 (+0.9%)
$1,492,800 + $1,341,700
$2,834,500
2014
$32,606 (+5.5%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2013
$30,912 (+2.9%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2012
$30,051 (+4.4%)
$1,353,700 + $1,336,600
$2,690,300
2011
$28,786 (+2.6%)
$1,392,500 + $1,248,400
$2,640,900
2010
$28,053 (+2.4%)
$1,420,900 + $1,273,900
$2,694,800
2009
$27,388
$1,449,900 + $1,299,900
$2,749,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
31.08 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
698093
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Feb 21, 2023 • Final
Electrical permit application
Upgrade the electrical sub panel on the third floor.
Electrical
Feb 19, 2023 • Final
Electrical permit application
Remodel four bathrooms and a laundry area with a washer and dryer. Install new electrical outlets and lighting fixtures in four bedrooms.
Bathroom
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
Directions: Beacon to Bishopsgate Rd to The Ledges Rd
UnparsedAddress: 45 The Ledges Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 31.08 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 698093
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
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Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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