PRESTIGIOUS WEST NEWTON HILL 1/2 ACRE PARK-LIKE SETTING THIS ROYAL BARRY WILLS IS AN ENTICING SIGHT! EXPANSIVE FLOOR PLAN BEAUTIFUL FORMAL/FPLC LIV RM,FRENC DRS LEADS TO BRICK PATIO/ BUILT-IN GAS GRILL. A DREAM GREAT ROOM,VAULTED CEIL,STONE FP
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.54 acresLot Size
$886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Barrett• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill
Bought with Joan Sullivan• Hammond Residential R. E.
Source:MLS PIN #30595592
Redfin Estimate
$3,288,977
$1.7M since sold in September 2005$109K since August
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This home's estimate is 70.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.92M) of 5 comparable homes.
PRESTIGIOUS WEST NEWTON HILL 1/2 ACRE PARK-LIKE SETTING THIS ROYAL BARRY WILLS IS AN ENTICING SIGHT! EXPANSIVE FLOOR PLAN BEAUTIFUL FORMAL/FPLC LIV RM,FRENC DRS LEADS TO BRICK PATIO/ BUILT-IN GAS GRILL. A DREAM GREAT ROOM,VAULTED CEIL,STONE FP
MLS PIN #50330773
Sep 4, 1996
Sold
$750,000
$202/sq ft
May 17, 1996
Listing Removed
—
May 14, 1996
Listed
$775,000
$209/sq ft
SUPERIOR RENOVATION OF QUALITY CAPE*PHOTOS OF RENOVA- TION & PLANS/$ FOR EXPANSION ON SITE*NEW BATHS&KITCHEN *ADJACENT FR W/CATHEDRAL CEILING*CHARMING DECOR*LOVELY LANDSCAPE*SALE CONTINGENT ON SIGNED P&S ON SPECIFIC
Public Records
Oct 21, 1988
Sold
$423,000
$114/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,132 (+3.8%)
$1,534,300 + $1,265,700
$2,800,000
2025
$26,134 (+3.4%)
$1,461,200 + $1,205,500
$2,666,700
2024
$25,269 (+4.4%)
$1,418,600 + $1,170,400
$2,589,000
2023
$24,215 (+4.5%)
$1,124,000 + $1,254,700
$2,378,700
2022
$23,170 (+2.3%)
$1,040,700 + $1,161,800
$2,202,500
2021
$22,654 (+2.9%)
$981,800 + $1,123,600
$2,105,400
2020
$22,021 (+2.9%)
$981,800 + $1,127,500
$2,109,300
2019
$21,401 (+2.9%)
$953,200 + $1,094,700
$2,047,900
2018
$20,805 (+3.1%)
$852,900 + $1,069,900
$1,922,800
2017
$20,172 (+4.6%)
$804,600 + $1,009,400
$1,814,000
2016
$19,293 (+4.9%)
$752,000 + $943,300
$1,695,300
2015
$18,395 (+1.1%)
$702,800 + $881,600
$1,584,400
2014
$18,197 (+6.2%)
$641,900 + $859,500
$1,501,400
2013
$17,134 (+2.9%)
$641,900 + $849,300
$1,491,200
2012
$16,657 (+4.0%)
$641,900 + $849,300
$1,491,200
2011
$16,020 (+2.6%)
$632,900 + $836,800
$1,469,700
2010
$15,612 (+2.4%)
$645,800 + $853,900
$1,499,700
2009
$15,242
$659,000 + $871,300
$1,530,300
Tax history for 56 Exeter St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$27,132 (+3.8%)
$1,534,300 + $1,265,700
$2,800,000
2025
$26,134 (+3.4%)
$1,461,200 + $1,205,500
$2,666,700
2024
$25,269 (+4.4%)
$1,418,600 + $1,170,400
$2,589,000
2023
$24,215 (+4.5%)
$1,124,000 + $1,254,700
$2,378,700
2022
$23,170 (+2.3%)
$1,040,700 + $1,161,800
$2,202,500
2021
$22,654 (+2.9%)
$981,800 + $1,123,600
$2,105,400
2020
$22,021 (+2.9%)
$981,800 + $1,127,500
$2,109,300
2019
$21,401 (+2.9%)
$953,200 + $1,094,700
$2,047,900
2018
$20,805 (+3.1%)
$852,900 + $1,069,900
$1,922,800
2017
$20,172 (+4.6%)
$804,600 + $1,009,400
$1,814,000
2016
$19,293 (+4.9%)
$752,000 + $943,300
$1,695,300
2015
$18,395 (+1.1%)
$702,800 + $881,600
$1,584,400
2014
$18,197 (+6.2%)
$641,900 + $859,500
$1,501,400
2013
$17,134 (+2.9%)
$641,900 + $849,300
$1,491,200
2012
$16,657 (+4.0%)
$641,900 + $849,300
$1,491,200
2011
$16,020 (+2.6%)
$632,900 + $836,800
$1,469,700
2010
$15,612 (+2.4%)
$645,800 + $853,900
$1,499,700
2009
$15,242
$659,000 + $871,300
$1,530,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 180
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MARY H REMICK ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 3,714
Gross Sq. Ft: 6,152
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,054
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Legal Description: NEWT
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 23,522
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.54
Zoning Code: SR1
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,714
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1597412S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026
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Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
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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
5/10 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
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.13M – $3.78M
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