This exquisite, south-facing Colonial in Newton pairs classic charm with modern convenience. The first floor features a spacious living room with gas fireplace, home office, formal dining room, and large kitchen with heated floors, induction cooktop, steam oven, and wine cooler. The second floor has a large master bedroom with two walk-in closets and an en-suite bath. There are two additional bedrooms on the floor with a shared bathroom. The finished lower level features a living room room with decorative fireplace and a fourth bedroom with it's own en suite bathroom and laundry. Outside is a large fenced-in yard with a deck, hot tub, and swing set ideal for entertaining and soaking up the summer! The home also features two garage parking spaces. This residence offers easy access to Zervas Elementary School, Newton's Cold Spring Park trails, Waban, and Newton Highlands Village.
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$654Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Bushari Team Compass• Compass
Bought with Amy Chen• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Rarely available elegant south facing CE Colonial in a chosen area of Newton, lovingly maintained by owner of 50 yrs, solid built in the1930's era w/ all the character, beautiful corner lot w/ 2 full size garage, private yard for summer entertaining; front to back living rm with fireplace, formal dining room, large kitchen with dining area and access to deck, 3 good size bed on 2nd flr, a large family rm w/ fireplace in the very tall ceiling basement, walkout to backyard. Incredible opportunity.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,786 (+3.8%)
$1,276,800 + $455,500
$1,732,300
2025
$16,168 (+3.4%)
$1,216,000 + $433,800
$1,649,800
2024
$15,633 (+4.6%)
$1,180,600 + $421,100
$1,601,700
2023
$14,949 (+4.5%)
$912,600 + $555,900
$1,468,500
2022
$14,304 (+3.6%)
$845,000 + $514,700
$1,359,700
2021
$13,802 (+3.1%)
$797,200 + $485,500
$1,282,700
2020
$13,391 (+2.9%)
$797,200 + $485,500
$1,282,700
2019
$13,013 (+4.2%)
$774,000 + $471,300
$1,245,300
2018
$12,488 (+3.1%)
$701,900 + $452,300
$1,154,200
2017
$12,109 (+4.6%)
$662,200 + $426,700
$1,088,900
2016
$11,581 (+4.9%)
$618,900 + $398,800
$1,017,700
2015
$11,042 (+0.7%)
$578,400 + $372,700
$951,100
2014
$10,960 (+22.6%)
$530,900 + $373,400
$904,300
2013
$8,938 (+2.9%)
$530,900 + $247,000
$777,900
2012
$8,689 (+2.5%)
$530,900 + $247,000
$777,900
2011
$8,481 (+2.6%)
$531,600 + $246,500
$778,100
2010
$8,266 (+2.4%)
$542,400 + $251,600
$794,000
2009
$8,070
$553,500 + $256,700
$810,200
Tax history for 59 Puritan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,786 (+3.8%)
$1,276,800 + $455,500
$1,732,300
2025
$16,168 (+3.4%)
$1,216,000 + $433,800
$1,649,800
2024
$15,633 (+4.6%)
$1,180,600 + $421,100
$1,601,700
2023
$14,949 (+4.5%)
$912,600 + $555,900
$1,468,500
2022
$14,304 (+3.6%)
$845,000 + $514,700
$1,359,700
2021
$13,802 (+3.1%)
$797,200 + $485,500
$1,282,700
2020
$13,391 (+2.9%)
$797,200 + $485,500
$1,282,700
2019
$13,013 (+4.2%)
$774,000 + $471,300
$1,245,300
2018
$12,488 (+3.1%)
$701,900 + $452,300
$1,154,200
2017
$12,109 (+4.6%)
$662,200 + $426,700
$1,088,900
2016
$11,581 (+4.9%)
$618,900 + $398,800
$1,017,700
2015
$11,042 (+0.7%)
$578,400 + $372,700
$951,100
2014
$10,960 (+22.6%)
$530,900 + $373,400
$904,300
2013
$8,938 (+2.9%)
$530,900 + $247,000
$777,900
2012
$8,689 (+2.5%)
$530,900 + $247,000
$777,900
2011
$8,481 (+2.6%)
$531,600 + $246,500
$778,100
2010
$8,266 (+2.4%)
$542,400 + $251,600
$794,000
2009
$8,070
$553,500 + $256,700
$810,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,193
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1027877S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,013.39
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beethoven Ave to Puritan Rd
UnparsedAddress: 59 Puritan Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,193
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1027877S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
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