Back-to-the-studs restoration of 1941 Brick Colonial located on tree-lined side street. Feels like new construction. New systems, mechanicals, roof, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, woodwork and doors, and much of the flooring, plaster and insulation. 3-4 bedrooms plus 3 separate office areas. 4.5 bathrooms. Well thought-out chef's kitchen: 6-burner range w/vent-hood, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, side-by-side fridge and wine refrigerator, top-brand stainless appliances, granite counters, pantry closet. Kitchen island seats 4. Massive deck on main level off of kitchen/dining area. Main level: open plan, 1/2 bath and separate study. 2nd level: opulent main bedroom w/ well-fitted closet and bathroom, laundry, 2 more bedrooms each with own bathroom. Hdwd floors, recessed lighting, heated tile floors. Lower level has bedroom/rec room, full bathroom, study area, mudroom w/built-ins, and 2 car heated garage. Near schools, highways, transportation, houses of worship and Newton Centre. A true gem.
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
8,500 sq ftLot Size
$888Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Ezra Stillman• Hammond Residential Real Estate
PRICED TO SELL! What? A Newton Centre brick colonial priced under $1 million? Yes!! ATTENTION RENOVATORS/BUILDERS and end-user homeowners who are looking for a project close to Newton Centre in the coveted Ward School district. This property will appeal to those who need to walk to the many nearby houses of worship, wish to be walkable to Newton Centre and the Newton Centre T stop. The house provides an interesting canvas to which one may put one's own imprint. The en suite master bedroom, in particular, has a dressing room/closet and an office AND an outdoor balcony overlooking a first floor deck. There is a front-to-back fireplaced living room that is adjacent to a sunroom/office/den with built-in shelving that opens to outdoor deck. A first floor office that has been previously used as a large pantry could be opened up to the adjacent kitchen to create some great cooking space. Nice wainscoting in dining room. BEING SOLD AS-IS. LOOKING FOR CLEAN OFFERS by Tuesday at 6:00.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,446 (+3.8%)
$1,394,700 + $1,024,900
$2,419,600
2025
$22,583 (+3.4%)
$1,328,300 + $976,100
$2,304,400
2024
$21,836 (+51.5%)
$1,289,600 + $947,700
$2,237,300
2023
$14,409 (+26.2%)
$797,300 + $618,100
$1,415,400
2022
$11,419 (+3.6%)
$738,200 + $347,300
$1,085,500
2021
$11,019 (+3.1%)
$696,400 + $327,700
$1,024,100
2020
$10,692 (+2.9%)
$696,400 + $327,700
$1,024,100
2019
$10,390 (+5.1%)
$676,100 + $318,200
$994,300
2018
$9,887 (+3.1%)
$613,800 + $300,000
$913,800
2017
$9,587 (+4.5%)
$579,100 + $283,000
$862,100
2016
$9,171 (+4.9%)
$541,200 + $264,700
$805,900
2015
$8,745 (+0.2%)
$505,800 + $247,400
$753,200
2014
$8,726 (+5.5%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2013
$8,273 (+2.9%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2012
$8,042 (+3.5%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2011
$7,772 (+2.6%)
$474,500 + $238,500
$713,000
2010
$7,573 (+2.4%)
$484,200 + $243,300
$727,500
2009
$7,393
$494,100 + $248,200
$742,300
Tax history for 5 Ashford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$23,446 (+3.8%)
$1,394,700 + $1,024,900
$2,419,600
2025
$22,583 (+3.4%)
$1,328,300 + $976,100
$2,304,400
2024
$21,836 (+51.5%)
$1,289,600 + $947,700
$2,237,300
2023
$14,409 (+26.2%)
$797,300 + $618,100
$1,415,400
2022
$11,419 (+3.6%)
$738,200 + $347,300
$1,085,500
2021
$11,019 (+3.1%)
$696,400 + $327,700
$1,024,100
2020
$10,692 (+2.9%)
$696,400 + $327,700
$1,024,100
2019
$10,390 (+5.1%)
$676,100 + $318,200
$994,300
2018
$9,887 (+3.1%)
$613,800 + $300,000
$913,800
2017
$9,587 (+4.5%)
$579,100 + $283,000
$862,100
2016
$9,171 (+4.9%)
$541,200 + $264,700
$805,900
2015
$8,745 (+0.2%)
$505,800 + $247,400
$753,200
2014
$8,726 (+5.5%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2013
$8,273 (+2.9%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2012
$8,042 (+3.5%)
$467,900 + $252,100
$720,000
2011
$7,772 (+2.6%)
$474,500 + $238,500
$713,000
2010
$7,573 (+2.4%)
$484,200 + $243,300
$727,500
2009
$7,393
$494,100 + $248,200
$742,300
*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
3
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,418
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
980480S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jun 8, 2022 • Final
Plumbing irrigation meter application
Plumbing
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
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, Dual
Location
Location Information
Directions: Ashford is just West of Temple Emanuel on Ward Street. House is on corner of Glendale
UnparsedAddress: 5 Ashford Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,418
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 980480S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Ward Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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