Quiet Newton Center location in the heart of Newton. Off Commonwealth Ave and Homer St. Curb appeal and high quality living space inside and outside. Complete renovation and large addition in 2020. Hardwood Flooring Throughout. Carrier Infinity Furnaces and Carrier Infinity Central AC System. First floor open floor plan for entertaining and family gatherings. Luxury Kitchen has Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, Solid Cherry Cabinets, Fantasy Brown Granite Counter Tops and Full Backsplash. Luxury Baths have Multi Function Shower Systems, and Calacatta Marble or Quartz. Large 2 Car Garage with capacity for lifts or loft storage. Sun room opens to brick patio BBQ area with Natural Gas Hook-up. Beautifully Landscaped and new irrigation system, over 50 mature Hemlock and Rhododendron providing natural beauty and privacy. Basement has a 2nd W/GD hook-up. This home is complete and ready for your fabulous style and comfort.
Single-familyProperty Type
1860Year Built
9,141 sq ftLot Size
$675Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Noble• Mere-Stone Properties
Bought with Andersen Group Realty• Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
COZY 2BR HOME W/ ADDIT FINISHED RM & BATH IN BASEMENT CAPTIVE ROOM ON SECOND FLOOR PLUS TWO BEDROOMS PLEASE NOTE: FEMALE SELLER HAS RIGHT TO MATCH ANY QUALIFIED AND LEGITIMATE OFFER FROM ANY BUYER
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,224 (+3.8%)
$1,179,200 + $804,700
$1,983,900
2025
$18,516 (+3.4%)
$1,123,000 + $766,400
$1,889,400
2024
$17,904 (+4.3%)
$1,090,300 + $744,100
$1,834,400
2023
$17,174 (+3.6%)
$833,300 + $853,700
$1,687,000
2022
$16,576 (+17.8%)
$771,600 + $804,100
$1,575,700
2021
$14,071 (+76.1%)
$727,900 + $579,800
$1,307,700
2020
$7,989 (+2.9%)
$727,900 + $37,300
$765,200
2019
$7,763 (+5.3%)
$706,700 + $36,200
$742,900
2018
$7,375 (+3.1%)
$638,300 + $43,300
$681,600
2017
$7,150 (+4.6%)
$602,200 + $40,800
$643,000
2016
$6,838 (+4.9%)
$562,800 + $38,100
$600,900
2015
$6,520 (+0.6%)
$526,000 + $35,600
$561,600
2014
$6,484 (+5.5%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2013
$6,147 (+2.9%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2012
$5,976 (+3.2%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2011
$5,792 (+4.1%)
$489,000 + $42,400
$531,400
2010
$5,562 (+2.4%)
$499,000 + $35,300
$534,300
2009
$5,430
$509,200 + $36,000
$545,200
Tax history for 51 Cummings Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,224 (+3.8%)
$1,179,200 + $804,700
$1,983,900
2025
$18,516 (+3.4%)
$1,123,000 + $766,400
$1,889,400
2024
$17,904 (+4.3%)
$1,090,300 + $744,100
$1,834,400
2023
$17,174 (+3.6%)
$833,300 + $853,700
$1,687,000
2022
$16,576 (+17.8%)
$771,600 + $804,100
$1,575,700
2021
$14,071 (+76.1%)
$727,900 + $579,800
$1,307,700
2020
$7,989 (+2.9%)
$727,900 + $37,300
$765,200
2019
$7,763 (+5.3%)
$706,700 + $36,200
$742,900
2018
$7,375 (+3.1%)
$638,300 + $43,300
$681,600
2017
$7,150 (+4.6%)
$602,200 + $40,800
$643,000
2016
$6,838 (+4.9%)
$562,800 + $38,100
$600,900
2015
$6,520 (+0.6%)
$526,000 + $35,600
$561,600
2014
$6,484 (+5.5%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2013
$6,147 (+2.9%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2012
$5,976 (+3.2%)
$484,300 + $50,700
$535,000
2011
$5,792 (+4.1%)
$489,000 + $42,400
$531,400
2010
$5,562 (+2.4%)
$499,000 + $35,300
$534,300
2009
$5,430
$509,200 + $36,000
$545,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,055
Year built
1860
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3700950S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Slider, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Bathroom, Walk-Up Attic, Finish - Sheetrock, Internet Available - Broadband, High Speed Internet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,628
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame, Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Sage
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,989
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Dual, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Homer Street from Commonwealth Avenue or Walnut Street,
UnparsedAddress: 51 Cummings Rd., Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,055
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1860
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3700950S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
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