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Off Market Aug 2025 for $1.6M

$2,068,659

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,552/mo

•

2,668

sq ft

56 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Charming 1940s brick Tudor style home with only two owners—don’t miss your chance to become the third! This 3BR, 2.5BA house features original details like subway tile, natural woodwork, and original wood floors and moldings. Enjoy all-day sun in the wraparound yard , a large mahogany deck, and organic landscaping that blooms spring–fall, including a strawberry patch and Concord grapes. Inside includes a formal dining room with custom built-ins, a sunroom overlooking gardens, a full kitchen, and a finished basement. Two bonus rooms offer space for guests, offices, or a pantry. Ample storage in the attic, finished crawl space, and garage. Located on a one-block street with driveway parking for three and on-street parking. Walking distance to Ward Elementary and Bigelow Middle schools, multiple places of worship, the Green Line T, Newton Center, and nearby restaurant and bakery on Commonwealth Ave. Easy access to Mass Pike. A rare find that blends character, charm, and convenience.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

10,588 sq ftLot Size

$775Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Rothstein • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Joelle Tomb • Engel & Volkers Wellesley

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•Source:MLS PIN #73353189

Redfin Estimate

$2,068,659

$419K since sold in August 2025$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,600,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,434 sq ft
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,225,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,877 sq ft
38 Wachusett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 56 West Boulevard Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73353189

Aug 26, 2025

Sold

$1,650,000

$618/sq ft

Jul 29, 2025

Relisted

—

Jun 4, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 6, 2025

Price Changed

$1,699,000

$637/sq ft

Apr 1, 2025

Listed

$1,749,000

$656/sq ft

MLS PIN #30718539

Jul 29, 2003

Sold

$720,000

$270/sq ft

May 16, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2003

Listed

$750,000

$281/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,269 (+3.8%)

$1,451,100 + $21,400

$1,472,500

2025

$13,744 (+3.4%)

$1,382,000 + $20,400

$1,402,400

2024

$13,289 (+5.7%)

$1,341,700 + $19,900

$1,361,600

2023

$12,572 (+4.5%)

$1,030,900 + $204,100

$1,235,000

2022

$12,030 (+3.6%)

$954,500 + $189,000

$1,143,500

2021

$11,608 (+3.1%)

$900,500 + $178,300

$1,078,800

2020

$11,263 (+2.9%)

$900,500 + $178,300

$1,078,800

2019

$10,945 (+4.9%)

$874,300 + $173,100

$1,047,400

2018

$10,435 (+3.1%)

$792,700 + $171,700

$964,400

2017

$10,117 (+4.6%)

$747,800 + $162,000

$909,800

2016

$9,676 (+4.9%)

$698,900 + $151,400

$850,300

2015

$9,226 (+0.2%)

$653,200 + $141,500

$794,700

2014

$9,209 (+5.5%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2013

$8,730 (+2.9%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2012

$8,487 (+7.0%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2011

$7,933 (+2.6%)

$603,800 + $124,000

$727,800

2010

$7,732 (+2.4%)

$616,100 + $126,600

$742,700

2009

$7,549

$628,700 + $129,200

$757,900

Tax history for 56 West Boulevard Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,269 (+3.8%)

$1,451,100 + $21,400

$1,472,500

2025

$13,744 (+3.4%)

$1,382,000 + $20,400

$1,402,400

2024

$13,289 (+5.7%)

$1,341,700 + $19,900

$1,361,600

2023

$12,572 (+4.5%)

$1,030,900 + $204,100

$1,235,000

2022

$12,030 (+3.6%)

$954,500 + $189,000

$1,143,500

2021

$11,608 (+3.1%)

$900,500 + $178,300

$1,078,800

2020

$11,263 (+2.9%)

$900,500 + $178,300

$1,078,800

2019

$10,945 (+4.9%)

$874,300 + $173,100

$1,047,400

2018

$10,435 (+3.1%)

$792,700 + $171,700

$964,400

2017

$10,117 (+4.6%)

$747,800 + $162,000

$909,800

2016

$9,676 (+4.9%)

$698,900 + $151,400

$850,300

2015

$9,226 (+0.2%)

$653,200 + $141,500

$794,700

2014

$9,209 (+5.5%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2013

$8,730 (+2.9%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2012

$8,487 (+7.0%)

$599,300 + $160,500

$759,800

2011

$7,933 (+2.6%)

$603,800 + $124,000

$727,800

2010

$7,732 (+2.4%)

$616,100 + $126,600

$742,700

2009

$7,549

$628,700 + $129,200

$757,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,168

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2178276S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Chair Rail,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,668
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,744
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ward to to West Boulevard Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 56 West Boulevard Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Park, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,168
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2178276S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Wall Mounted Tv And Audio Equipment, Hot Tub, Washer/Dryer, Refrigerator In Lower Level
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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$1.97M – $2.38M

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Data from public records.

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43 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5563 Sq. Ft.	$3,537,980
36 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3857 Sq. Ft.	$2,510,803

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2943 Sq. Ft.	$2,409,196
28 East Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2834 Sq. Ft.	$2,256,975

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2154 Sq. Ft.	$1,658,743
11 East Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2695 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,788

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