First OH Sat 11/10 and Sun 11/11, 12-2pm! This warm and updated Colonial/Tudor style home offers charm galore. Nestled in the highly sought after West Newton location, this classic home blends the old with the new. Chef style kitchen updated with high end appliances including Wolf stove and Subzero refrigerator. Directly off of the kitchen, take your morning coffee and sit to enjoy the beautiful light filled sunroom. Generous living room with fireplace opens to dining room perfect for entertaining. Bonus study and den complete the first floor. Second floor includes 3 spacious bedrooms with multiple closets. Lower level is fully finished and currently used as the master suite with full bath, or could be an amazing playroom/ au pair suite. Enjoy the outdoors in your fully fenced yard with private deck. Additional features include: central air, hardwood floors, garage. Location is amazing...super walk/bike neighborhood, minutes to major highways, public trans, restaurants and shops.
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
5,440 sq ftLot Size
$587Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Lauren Brooks• Hillman Homes
Bought with Chana Meyer• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Beautiful brick Colonial-style home in lovely West Newton neighborhood...Fabulous updated kitchen w/ Wolff stove and Subzero refrig....Familyroom & Den & Office/computer rm on first floor...great Deck off family room...3 bedrooms on the second floor....21x23 playroom/bedroom #4 plus a full 2002 bathroom on the lower level...2005 Central air-conditioning, 2005 roof, new windows in 2000 and 2010...fully-fenced yard and garage parking....An incredible house in simply lovely condition.
MLS PIN #30380283
May 31, 2000
Sold
$499,000
$182/sq ft
Mar 27, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Jan 21, 2000
Listed
$499,000
$182/sq ft
ARCHITECTURALLY APPEALING ALL BRICK. JUST STEPS FROM COMM AVE AND X BUS. NEAR LASELL COLLEGE. LOVELY PRIVATE DECK OFF FAMILY RM WHICH COULD WORK AS OFFICE. SPACIOUS FIRST FLR. MAY CHOOSE EITHER PEIRCE OR WILLIAMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,905 (+3.8%)
$905,800 + $426,000
$1,331,800
2025
$12,430 (+3.4%)
$862,700 + $405,700
$1,268,400
2024
$12,019 (+4.9%)
$837,600 + $393,900
$1,231,500
2023
$11,460 (+4.5%)
$632,200 + $493,500
$1,125,700
2022
$10,965 (+3.6%)
$585,400 + $456,900
$1,042,300
2021
$10,580 (−8.3%)
$552,300 + $431,000
$983,300
2020
$11,541 (+2.9%)
$552,300 + $553,200
$1,105,500
2019
$11,216 (+4.3%)
$536,200 + $537,100
$1,073,300
2018
$10,750 (+3.1%)
$487,500 + $506,000
$993,500
2017
$10,423 (+4.6%)
$459,900 + $477,400
$937,300
2016
$9,969 (+4.9%)
$429,800 + $446,200
$876,000
2015
$9,505 (+3.2%)
$401,700 + $417,000
$818,700
2014
$9,211 (+5.5%)
$367,200 + $392,800
$760,000
2013
$8,732 (+19.7%)
$367,200 + $392,800
$760,000
2012
$7,296 (+2.8%)
$367,200 + $286,000
$653,200
2011
$7,097 (+2.6%)
$368,200 + $282,900
$651,100
2010
$6,916 (+0.3%)
$375,700 + $288,700
$664,400
2009
$6,895
$383,400 + $308,900
$692,300
Tax history for 53 Arapahoe Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,905 (+3.8%)
$905,800 + $426,000
$1,331,800
2025
$12,430 (+3.4%)
$862,700 + $405,700
$1,268,400
2024
$12,019 (+4.9%)
$837,600 + $393,900
$1,231,500
2023
$11,460 (+4.5%)
$632,200 + $493,500
$1,125,700
2022
$10,965 (+3.6%)
$585,400 + $456,900
$1,042,300
2021
$10,580 (−8.3%)
$552,300 + $431,000
$983,300
2020
$11,541 (+2.9%)
$552,300 + $553,200
$1,105,500
2019
$11,216 (+4.3%)
$536,200 + $537,100
$1,073,300
2018
$10,750 (+3.1%)
$487,500 + $506,000
$993,500
2017
$10,423 (+4.6%)
$459,900 + $477,400
$937,300
2016
$9,969 (+4.9%)
$429,800 + $446,200
$876,000
2015
$9,505 (+3.2%)
$401,700 + $417,000
$818,700
2014
$9,211 (+5.5%)
$367,200 + $392,800
$760,000
2013
$8,732 (+19.7%)
$367,200 + $392,800
$760,000
2012
$7,296 (+2.8%)
$367,200 + $286,000
$653,200
2011
$7,097 (+2.6%)
$368,200 + $282,900
$651,100
2010
$6,916 (+0.3%)
$375,700 + $288,700
$664,400
2009
$6,895
$383,400 + $308,900
$692,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,018
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3646271S
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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Office, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,743
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,750
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue to Arapahoe Road
UnparsedAddress: 53 Arapahoe Rd, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,018
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3646271S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Newton, MA • 02465
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.53M – $1.85M
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