56 Colgate Rd is a 1,550 square foot house on a 7,405 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 01, 1989 for $240,000. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,053,154.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$679Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,053,154
$813K since sold in October 1989$28K since July
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This home's estimate is 17.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,028
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,550
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,831
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 775
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,405
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.17
Zoning Code: SR3
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,550
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1478960S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
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Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi
10/10
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