Fabulous Newton Centre renovated Victorian home on coveted Oxford Road offers the best of urban and suburban living. This 4/5 bedroom home features soaring ceilings, large windows, generously proportioned rooms, and a gracious front porch, perfect for gathering with friends. Sun flooded renovated chef's kitchen opens to the spacious south facing family room, with oversized windows and french doors that lead to the lovely yard. Charming foyer, large living room and dining room with fireplace, spacious mud room and half bath complete the first floor. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, renovated full bath and a magnificent office. Romantic 3rd floor primary bedroom suite with terrace overlooking the yard. Terrific lower level play room/gym completes the home. Electrical charging station. Steps away from desirable Weeks Field with all its wonderful amenities, minutes from vibrant Newton Centre with its restaurants and shopping, the Green Line, and all major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
7,495 sq ftLot Size
$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Drucker Group• Historic Homes, Inc.
Bought with Ilene Solomon• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
FANTASTIC CIRCA 1880 FRONT PORCH VICTORIAN-GRACIOUS ENTRY FOYER-DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE-HIGH CEILINGS-MOULDINGS UPDATED KITCHEN-SPARKLING HARDWOOD FLOORS-BOWEN SCHOOL WALK TO "T" NEWTON CENTER SHOPS AND PLAYGROUND-1 CAR GARAGE
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,049 (+3.8%)
$1,122,000 + $1,153,400
$2,275,400
2025
$21,237 (+3.4%)
$1,068,600 + $1,098,400
$2,167,000
2024
$20,534 (+5.0%)
$1,037,500 + $1,066,400
$2,103,900
2023
$19,560 (+35.2%)
$789,700 + $1,131,700
$1,921,400
2022
$14,466 (+3.6%)
$664,700 + $710,400
$1,375,100
2021
$13,959 (+3.1%)
$627,100 + $670,200
$1,297,300
2020
$13,544 (+2.9%)
$627,100 + $670,200
$1,297,300
2019
$13,162 (+3.2%)
$608,800 + $650,700
$1,259,500
2018
$12,749 (+3.1%)
$549,400 + $628,900
$1,178,300
2017
$12,361 (+4.6%)
$518,300 + $593,300
$1,111,600
2016
$11,823 (+4.9%)
$484,400 + $554,500
$1,038,900
2015
$11,272 (+1.2%)
$452,700 + $518,200
$970,900
2014
$11,138 (+5.5%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2013
$10,559 (+2.9%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2012
$10,265 (+4.0%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2011
$9,868 (+2.6%)
$416,700 + $488,600
$905,300
2010
$9,617 (+2.4%)
$425,200 + $498,600
$923,800
2009
$9,389
$433,900 + $508,800
$942,700
Tax history for 72 Oxford Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,049 (+3.8%)
$1,122,000 + $1,153,400
$2,275,400
2025
$21,237 (+3.4%)
$1,068,600 + $1,098,400
$2,167,000
2024
$20,534 (+5.0%)
$1,037,500 + $1,066,400
$2,103,900
2023
$19,560 (+35.2%)
$789,700 + $1,131,700
$1,921,400
2022
$14,466 (+3.6%)
$664,700 + $710,400
$1,375,100
2021
$13,959 (+3.1%)
$627,100 + $670,200
$1,297,300
2020
$13,544 (+2.9%)
$627,100 + $670,200
$1,297,300
2019
$13,162 (+3.2%)
$608,800 + $650,700
$1,259,500
2018
$12,749 (+3.1%)
$549,400 + $628,900
$1,178,300
2017
$12,361 (+4.6%)
$518,300 + $593,300
$1,111,600
2016
$11,823 (+4.9%)
$484,400 + $554,500
$1,038,900
2015
$11,272 (+1.2%)
$452,700 + $518,200
$970,900
2014
$11,138 (+5.5%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2013
$10,559 (+2.9%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2012
$10,265 (+4.0%)
$415,000 + $504,000
$919,000
2011
$9,868 (+2.6%)
$416,700 + $488,600
$905,300
2010
$9,617 (+2.4%)
$425,200 + $498,600
$923,800
2009
$9,389
$433,900 + $508,800
$942,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,990
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,495 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1480620S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Dec 6, 2024
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room And Front Hall Chandelier, Front Door Knocker
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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