A rare opportunity in a prime location for a future home owner, a builder or a developer to enter into a desirable Newton Highland neighborhood! There is currently a 1,652 single family with 3 bedroom and 2 full bathrooms, situated on this quiet and serene residential street. The house is in need of a major rehab or a start over. With over 8,000 sqft level lot and almost 90 ft of frontage, in zone SR3, this will make a wonderful project for anyone looking for a new Newton home. Close proximity to the highly praised Newton public schools: Countryside elementary (.3 mile), Oak Hill middle and Newton South High (.8 mile) and minutes to RT 9 and 95, athletic fields, conservation area, and the bustling Newton center, this land / home promises to be a great investment!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
8,098 sq ftLot Size
$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Avigail Gans• Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Bought with Sino-US Realty Team• Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay
SPECTACULAR SUNFILLED EXPANDED CAPE ON QUIET STREET IN NEWTON HIGHLANDS!!!! SUNNY SOUTHERN EXPOSURE,NEWLY PAINTED INSIDE AND OUT, MOVE IN CONDITION, GLEAMING HARDWOOD FLOORS UP&DOWN, TILE BATHS, EXPANDED FULL SHED DORMER, GARAGE,CENTRAL VACUUM,LARGE CEDAR CLOSET AND MUCH MORE!!!!!! LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION, SHORT WALK TO SHOPS,MBTA & CRYSTAL LAKE,A MUST SEE!!!!!! INCLUDES ALL NEW APPLIANCES, NEW SIDE BY SIDE REFRIGERATOR,DISHWASHER,GAS STOVE PLUS WASHER & DRYER
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,619 (+3.8%)
$962,300 + $30,400
$992,700
2025
$9,265 (+3.4%)
$916,500 + $28,900
$945,400
2024
$8,959 (+5.7%)
$889,800 + $28,100
$917,900
2023
$8,472 (+4.5%)
$679,900 + $152,300
$832,200
2022
$8,107 (+3.6%)
$629,500 + $141,100
$770,600
2021
$7,823 (+5.6%)
$593,900 + $133,100
$727,000
2020
$7,408 (+7.7%)
$593,900 + $115,700
$709,600
2019
$6,880 (+4.7%)
$576,600 + $81,800
$658,400
2018
$6,570 (+3.1%)
$523,200 + $84,000
$607,200
2017
$6,370 (+4.6%)
$493,600 + $79,200
$572,800
2016
$6,092 (+4.9%)
$461,300 + $74,000
$535,300
2015
$5,808 (+0.5%)
$431,100 + $69,200
$500,300
2014
$5,779 (+5.5%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2013
$5,478 (+2.9%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2012
$5,326 (+2.2%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2011
$5,213 (+2.9%)
$401,900 + $76,400
$478,300
2010
$5,068 (+2.4%)
$410,100 + $76,700
$486,800
2009
$4,947
$418,500 + $78,200
$496,700
Tax history for 52 Elinor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,619 (+3.8%)
$962,300 + $30,400
$992,700
2025
$9,265 (+3.4%)
$916,500 + $28,900
$945,400
2024
$8,959 (+5.7%)
$889,800 + $28,100
$917,900
2023
$8,472 (+4.5%)
$679,900 + $152,300
$832,200
2022
$8,107 (+3.6%)
$629,500 + $141,100
$770,600
2021
$7,823 (+5.6%)
$593,900 + $133,100
$727,000
2020
$7,408 (+7.7%)
$593,900 + $115,700
$709,600
2019
$6,880 (+4.7%)
$576,600 + $81,800
$658,400
2018
$6,570 (+3.1%)
$523,200 + $84,000
$607,200
2017
$6,370 (+4.6%)
$493,600 + $79,200
$572,800
2016
$6,092 (+4.9%)
$461,300 + $74,000
$535,300
2015
$5,808 (+0.5%)
$431,100 + $69,200
$500,300
2014
$5,779 (+5.5%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2013
$5,478 (+2.9%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2012
$5,326 (+2.2%)
$397,000 + $79,800
$476,800
2011
$5,213 (+2.9%)
$401,900 + $76,400
$478,300
2010
$5,068 (+2.4%)
$410,100 + $76,700
$486,800
2009
$4,947
$418,500 + $78,200
$496,700
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,276 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,652
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3284402S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,652
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 81
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,107
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Ductless
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt 9 East to Walnut to Elinor or Rt 9 to Parker to Kendall to Elinor rd.
UnparsedAddress: 52 Elinor Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,652
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3284402S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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