Welcome home! This charming colonial sits proudly on a serene well-manicured lot in West Newton Hill just footsteps from Pierce Elementary and minutes from mass transit, parks and all West Newton Sq has to offer. Loved for many years this property has been exceptionally maintained. Step inside and you are greeted with a warm light filled living area consisting of a large formal living room w/ fireplace, cozy den and a beautiful dining room. Off the kitchen, step into the sunroom, a tranquil oasis surrounded by windows, offering a peaceful retreat to enjoy every season. The upper level features an updated bath, 3 bedrooms and a walkup attic for possible expansion. The lower level is partially finished offering a nice flex space w/ fireplace and has direct access to the garage and exterior. This is more than a home, it’s a place to call your own and make lasting memories to come.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
8,797 sq ftLot Size
$842Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Property Cousins• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
Bought with Jessica & Sam Group• JW Real Estate Services, LLC
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,963
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: From Washington St. heading East, take a left onto Prospect St, then right onto Tennyson Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Tennyson Rd., Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,790
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1942
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2697342S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Seller's Personal Property/Staging Material
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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