For sale

$2,475,000

Est. $14,975/mo —

•

7,794

sq ft

56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Prime Newton South Location, this renovated home offers an ideal floor plan and is just minutes from top-rated schools. The main level of living space flows seamlessly and offers direct access to the back deck as well as a 2nd master bedroom on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find multiple bedrooms including a beautifully renovated Master Bathroom. The fully finished lower level offers even more living area for guests, recreation, or work-from-home setups, complete with a cedar walk-in closet and Sauna. Outdoors, the private backyard is a true retreat, featuring a custom koi pond, a block-and-paver patio with fire pit, and a direct gas line for your grill. Generous storage areas throughout. EV charger in the garage. Solar Panels are paid off! This house has everything! the seller will consider all offers above $2,480,000.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

10,009 sq ftLot Size

$318Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sean Rose • City Realty Group

Listed by • City Realty Group

Listing updated: Aug 22, 2026 at 03:09am

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•Source:MLS PIN #73559756

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$14,975 per month

Principal and interest$12,842

Property taxes

$1,803

HOA dues

Home insurance

$330

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

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About Oak

Hill

Oak Hill, located between Newton Centre and West Roxbury, is a residential and wooded Newton neighborhood with hillside streets and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Oak Hill Park area along Boylston Street, where ballfields, playground energy, and a steady stream of walkers set the daily rhythm. Housing leans toward mid-century colonials and capes, with newer builds tucked into curving lanes. Webster Woods adds a quiet, trail-lined edge that feels removed from the main roads. For a cultural anchor, the nearby Newton Free Library and the Newton Centre Green shape local routines beyond the neighborhood’s borders.

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Offer insights

56 Cynthia Rd · $2,475,000

Strong offer

$2.47M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $2.47M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Sauna/steam/hot tub
Total of 12 rooms
Full basement with sump pump
4 fireplaces

Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom

Kitchen
Range
Oven
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Freezer
Gas water heater

Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer

Flooring
Wood flooring
Tile flooring

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Baseboard heating
Central air conditioning

Sale and tax history for 56 Cynthia Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73559756

Aug 18, 2026

Price Changed

$2,475,000

$318/sq ft

Aug 13, 2026

Price Changed

$2,495,000

$320/sq ft

Aug 5, 2026

Listed

$2,850,000

$366/sq ft

MLS PIN #73436820

Mar 26, 2026

Sold

$1,850,000

$237/sq ft

Nov 17, 2025

Contingent

—

Oct 30, 2025

Price Changed

$1,999,000

$256/sq ft

Sep 29, 2025

Listed

$2,295,000

$294/sq ft

+23

Nestled in Newton’s highly coveted Oak Hill neighborhood, this beautifully maintained home offers a flexible floor plan, perfect for today’s lifestyle, and is just minutes from top-rated schools. The main level of living space flows seamlessly and offers direct access to the back deck. Upstairs, a versatile bonus space provides endless possibilities: create an in-law suite, design a private home theatre, set up a gym or golf simulator, or tailor it to your needs. The fully finished lower level offers even more living area for guests, recreation, or work-from-home setups, complete with a cedar walk-in closet and sauna. Outdoors, the private backyard is a true retreat, featuring a custom koi pond, a block-and-paver patio with fire pit, and a direct gas line for your grill. With generous storage, exceptional maintenance by the current owners, and a prime Oak Hill location, this home offers both comfort and room to grow, ready to meet the needs of any stage of life.

MLS PIN #71335804

Jun 20, 2012

Sold

$1,252,500

$161/sq ft

Mar 14, 2012

Contingent

—

Feb 7, 2012

Listed

$1,395,000

$179/sq ft

+16

Exquisite contemporary colonial on professionally landscaped grounds located in one of the most sought after neighborhoods in Newton. Renovated for the 21st century this home includes an award winning two story entry foyer, fireplaced living room and dining room, family room and state-of-the art cook's kitchen with high end appliances and pantry. The home is comprised of 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths. Additonal features are a media room, great room, custom built studio and finished lower level.

Public Records

Mar 11, 2009

Sold

$148,000

$19/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 27, 1996

Sold

$84,000

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 23, 1995

Sold

$84,839

$11/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1991

Sold

$119,900

$15/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 30, 1989

Sold

$110,000

$14/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,632 (+3.8%)

$1,236,900 + $995,500

$2,232,400

2025

$20,836 (+3.4%)

$1,178,000 + $948,100

$2,126,100

2024

$20,147 (+2.7%)

$1,143,700 + $920,500

$2,064,200

2023

$19,612 (+4.5%)

$885,400 + $1,041,100

$1,926,500

2022

$18,766 (+3.6%)

$819,800 + $964,000

$1,783,800

2021

$18,107 (+3.1%)

$773,400 + $909,400

$1,682,800

2020

$17,568 (+2.9%)

$773,400 + $909,400

$1,682,800

2019

$17,073 (−1.9%)

$750,900 + $882,900

$1,633,800

2018

$17,410 (+3.1%)

$688,600 + $920,500

$1,609,100

2017

$16,880 (+4.6%)

$649,600 + $868,400

$1,518,000

2016

$16,145 (+4.9%)

$607,100 + $811,600

$1,418,700

2015

$15,394 (−1.0%)

$567,400 + $758,500

$1,325,900

2014

$15,548 (+5.5%)

$526,200 + $756,600

$1,282,800

2013

$14,739 (−9.5%)

$526,200 + $756,600

$1,282,800

2012

$16,280 (+5.2%)

$526,200 + $931,300

$1,457,500

2011

$15,476 (+2.6%)

$532,700 + $887,100

$1,419,800

2010

$15,082 (+2.4%)

$543,600 + $905,200

$1,448,800

2009

$14,725

$554,700 + $923,700

$1,478,400

Public record

Beds

Baths

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

5,054

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

5,054

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3192062S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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 • 02459

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.1 hrs

4.9 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 56 Cynthia Rd

$2,386,783

$88K under list price of $2.48M

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