Presenting 1.36 acres of privacy in West Newton Hill. Up a long driveway sits this beautiful shingled style colonial with over eleven thousand square feet of living space. Enter into a dramatic two story foyer to appreciate the beautiful dual staircase and detailed millwork throughout including a mahogany office, soaring two story stone fireplace and walls of glass overlooking the southwest facing park like grounds. First floor bedroom suite with kitchen & laundry is ideal for guests or easy one floor living. Generous sized rooms throughout with a great flow both indoor and outdoor is ideal for entertaining. Second floor features five large bedroom suites, office and laundry room. Third floor has a bedroom suite with sitting, office or play space. The magnificent lower level is ready for you with a large gym, stadium seat theater, play space and wine room. This location gives you the best of privacy and quick access to shops, restaurants and the MA Pike. Very special property!
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
1.36 acresLot Size
$558Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by MB Associates• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Presenting 1.36 acres of privacy in West Newton Hill. Up a long driveway sits this beautiful shingled style colonial with over eleven thousand square feet of living space. Enter into a dramatic two story foyer to appreciate the beautiful dual staircase and detailed millwork throughout including a mahogany office, soaring two story stone fireplace and walls of glass overlooking the southwest facing park like grounds. First floor bedroom suite with kitchen & laundry is ideal for guests or easy one floor living. Generous sized rooms throughout with a great flow both indoor and outdoor is ideal for entertaining. Second floor features five large bedroom suites, office and laundry room. Third floor has a bedroom suite with sitting, office or play space. The magnificent lower level is ready for you with a large gym, stadium seat theater, play space and wine room. This location gives you the best of privacy and quick access to shops, restaurants and the MA Pike. Very special property!
MLS PIN #72658520
Jun 29, 2020
Sold
$6,100,000
$531/sq ft
Jun 11, 2020
Pending
—
Jun 5, 2020
Contingent
—
May 26, 2020
Relisted
—
May 19, 2020
Contingent
—
May 18, 2020
Listed
$6,500,000
$566/sq ft
+37
Located in West Newton Hill is a privately gated 7 Bedroom 7 Bathroom Gabriel Designed home that is modern and totally private. The luscious 1.3 plus acre feels like an oasis park grounds. The home was designed for Formal and Informal living with the formal spaces facing the front of the land and the family space off the private yard. Architecturally a masterpiece, designed for today's modern family. Formal Living, Dining, Great Room off the magnificently designed kitchen with walk in pantry, Family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace, Playroom, Mahogany Paneled library with full ventilation system, Second floor has master bedroom suite, 4 additional bedroom suites, Top floor living/ kitchenette/bedroom/bath, lower level is where is all happens, Gym, Wine Cellar, Recreational room, Full Bathroom and more. Three Car Garage and additional parking in the driveway, This one is not to be missed. Easily shown with proper qualifications.
MLS PIN #72301869
Oct 3, 2018
Sold
$6,000,000
$522/sq ft
Sep 18, 2018
Pending
—
Sep 4, 2018
Price Changed
$6,650,000
$579/sq ft
Jun 18, 2018
Price Changed
$6,900,000
$601/sq ft
Apr 3, 2018
Listed
$7,100,000
$618/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 8, 2008
Sold
$5,000,000
$435/sq ft
MLS PIN #70212064
Sep 29, 2005
Sold
$1,825,000
$159/sq ft
Aug 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2005
Listed
$2,100,000
$183/sq ft
MLS PIN #70208865
Sep 29, 2005
Sold
$1,825,000
$159/sq ft
Aug 2, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jun 13, 2005
Listed
$2,100,000
$183/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$61,733 (+6.6%)
$1,737,100 + $4,633,700
$6,370,800
2025
$57,919 (+3.4%)
$1,654,400 + $4,255,700
$5,910,100
2024
$56,003 (−17.8%)
$1,606,200 + $4,131,800
$5,738,000
2023
$68,133 (+4.5%)
$1,294,500 + $5,398,300
$6,692,800
2022
$65,192 (+3.6%)
$1,198,600 + $4,998,400
$6,197,000
2021
$62,905 (−6.3%)
$1,130,800 + $4,715,400
$5,846,200
2020
$67,137 (+2.9%)
$1,243,900 + $5,186,800
$6,430,700
2019
$65,244 (+2.2%)
$1,207,700 + $5,035,700
$6,243,400
2018
$63,857 (+3.1%)
$1,091,200 + $4,810,600
$5,901,800
2017
$61,913 (+4.6%)
$1,029,400 + $4,538,300
$5,567,700
2016
$59,216 (+4.9%)
$962,100 + $4,241,400
$5,203,500
2015
$56,461 (+2.2%)
$899,200 + $3,963,900
$4,863,100
2014
$55,241 (+5.5%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2013
$52,369 (+2.9%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2012
$50,911 (+10.1%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2011
$46,237 (+2.6%)
$693,900 + $3,548,000
$4,241,900
2010
$45,060 (+2.4%)
$708,100 + $3,620,400
$4,328,500
2009
$43,991
$722,500 + $3,694,300
$4,416,800
Tax history for 60 Howland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$61,733 (+6.6%)
$1,737,100 + $4,633,700
$6,370,800
2025
$57,919 (+3.4%)
$1,654,400 + $4,255,700
$5,910,100
2024
$56,003 (−17.8%)
$1,606,200 + $4,131,800
$5,738,000
2023
$68,133 (+4.5%)
$1,294,500 + $5,398,300
$6,692,800
2022
$65,192 (+3.6%)
$1,198,600 + $4,998,400
$6,197,000
2021
$62,905 (−6.3%)
$1,130,800 + $4,715,400
$5,846,200
2020
$67,137 (+2.9%)
$1,243,900 + $5,186,800
$6,430,700
2019
$65,244 (+2.2%)
$1,207,700 + $5,035,700
$6,243,400
2018
$63,857 (+3.1%)
$1,091,200 + $4,810,600
$5,901,800
2017
$61,913 (+4.6%)
$1,029,400 + $4,538,300
$5,567,700
2016
$59,216 (+4.9%)
$962,100 + $4,241,400
$5,203,500
2015
$56,461 (+2.2%)
$899,200 + $3,963,900
$4,863,100
2014
$55,241 (+5.5%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2013
$52,369 (+2.9%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2012
$50,911 (+10.1%)
$830,500 + $3,727,300
$4,557,800
2011
$46,237 (+2.6%)
$693,900 + $3,548,000
$4,241,900
2010
$45,060 (+2.4%)
$708,100 + $3,620,400
$4,328,500
2009
$43,991
$722,500 + $3,694,300
$4,416,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
8
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
8,769
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
962114S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 25, 2025 • Active
Gas permit - application
Gas
Feb 13, 2025 • Active
Electrical permit application
Remodel a kitchen, two bathrooms, a hallway, a living room, and a dining room.
Bathroom
Electrical
Kitchen
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 7
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Pocket Door
Interior Features: Media Room, Exercise Room, Wine Cellar, Home Office, Inlaw Apt., Central Vacuum, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 11,489
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Metal
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Balcony, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Accessible Entrance
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.36
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $68,133
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Valentine Street
UnparsedAddress: 60 Howland Road, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 8.0
Sq. Ft.: 8,769
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2006
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 962114S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 9
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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