Opportunity awaits in one of Newton Centre’s most coveted neighborhoods. Near Newton South High School, Oak Hill & Brown Middle Schools, public transportation, shopping and restaurants: the location is ideal! Enter the middle level into an expansive living room which opens up to the dining room adjacent to an eat-in kitchen. Off the kitchen there is a large sunny home office/den with separate entrance which leads to an outside deck overlooking the level backyard. The top floor features a master, full bath and 2 large bedrooms. Two lower levels, one with an open recreation room, laundry, half bath, and walk out garage. The large basement level includes a living space with second fireplace and ample storage area to complete the home. There are many spaces to spread out! The yard is quiet & peaceful, ideal for entertaining, playing and dining on the deck. Hardwood floors, 2020 furnace, 2020 hot water heater, Speed Queen commercial washer & dryer with 10-year warranty are 1 & 3 years old.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
7,680 sq ftLot Size
$523Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Amy Jacobson• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,670
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
221479S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Jan 20, 2023 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 251.25
Length: 16.75
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 160.31
Length: 11.25
Width: 14.25
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 124.58
Length: 11.5
Width: 10.83
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 102.32
Length: 8.83
Width: 11.58
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 26.35
Length: 5.75
Width: 4.58
Features: Bathroom - Half
Living Room Information
Area: 244.33
Length: 19.42
Width: 12.58
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Information
Area: 129.35
Length: 11.17
Width: 11.58
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 168.92
Length: 14.58
Width: 11.58
Level: First
Office Room Information
Area: 212.5
Length: 15
Width: 14.17
Level: Main
Features: Balcony / Deck
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 15'9"X5' 1"
Laundry Features: Sink
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Home Office-Separate Entry, Game Room, Bonus Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,600
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Sprinkler System
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,161
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: GPS
UnparsedAddress: 53 Great Meadow Rd., Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,670
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 221479S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
10/10
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