Lovingly maintained by the same family for 50 years, this timeless 6-room, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers classic charm, exceptional potential, and a prime location. Featuring a traditional center-entrance layout, the first floor includes a graciously proportioned living room, formal dining room, eat in kitchen and half bath, while the second floor offers three spacious bedrooms and a full bath. Additional highlights include a partially finished lower level, abundant storage, hardwood floors, gas cooking and heating, a 1-car garage, and a level backyard with patio ideal for outdoor enjoyment. Nestled in a quintessential neighborhood setting close to top-rated schools, public transportation, walking paths, and shopping at The Street, this is a rare opportunity to create your dream home in a cherished community.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
8,870 sq ftLot Size
$588Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Denise Mosher• Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Listed by • Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston
Bought with Chris Yang• Keller Williams Realty Boston South West
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,709
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1373
Below Grade Finished Area: 336
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,211
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Buffer
Middle Or Junior School: Brown
High School: Newton South
Location Information
Directions: Route 9 to Olde Field Road
UnparsedAddress: 5 Olde Field Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3745683S
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
39/100 Car-Dependent47/100 Some transit46/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
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