This beautiful, updated 3-bedroom 2.5-bathroom English Colonial is in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in West Newton. Gleaming hardwood floors with inlay details flow from the fireplaced living room into the open dining room and chef’s kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances. A flexible home office, den, or playroom as well as mudroom and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms and an oversized full bathroom with a double vanity. The lower level is nicely finished with another full bathroom and the laundry. This home was extensively renovated in 2010 and the current owner has continued the improvements, including adding a lovely patio to the yard. It has a fantastic location with easy access to both West Newton and Newtonville village centers, each with its own Commuter Rail Station, restaurants, and stores. The neighborhood is well known for its annual Block Party, a 40-year tradition! Make this very special home your own.
This wonderful home offers the perfect mix of MODERN INFRASTRUCTURE: 2010 gut renovation- electric, plumbing, architectural shingle roof, open layout and more & TUDOR CHARACTER: crown moldings, hard wood floors w lovely in-laid detail and wood burning fireplace. Spacious fully cabineted kitchen is open to the large formal dining room. The dining room's double wide opening flows smoothly into the formal living room. First floor also offers a separate family room & 1/2 bath. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms & full bath complete w double sinks & linen closet. Lower level offers beautifully finished flex space great for guests and/or home office complete with another full bath. Gut renovated in 2010, in this home you'll have peace of mind with new infrastructure. HIGHLY DESIRED neighborhood w annual block party - 31 years & counting! OPEN HOUSES SATURDAY, 5/10 from 1-3pm & SUNDAY, 5/11 from 1:30-3:30pm. OFFERS DUE MONDAY, 5/12 by 4pm, make good thru noon 5/13.
MLS PIN #71070005
May 26, 2010
Sold
$615,000
$290/sq ft
Apr 26, 2010
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2010
Listed
$629,000
$297/sq ft
This charming and beautifully renovated English Colonial on a terrific street in West Newton offers 3 bedrooms 2.5 new baths, open fireplaced Living room, Dining room and Chefs Kitchen with beautiful cabinets and granite counters. First floor Family room plus Guest/ Office suite in lower level. Lovely landscaped outside space.All new Anderson windows, architectural shingle roof, plumbing, wiring,newly painted interior and exterior.Walk to commuter rail. Albemarle Playground, shops, restaurants
MLS PIN #71003659
Jan 13, 2010
Sold
$400,000
$189/sq ft
Dec 3, 2009
Contingent
—
Nov 20, 2009
Listed
$449,000
$212/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,261 (+3.8%)
$778,700 + $383,400
$1,162,100
2025
$10,847 (+3.4%)
$741,600 + $365,200
$1,106,800
2024
$10,488 (+5.9%)
$720,000 + $354,600
$1,074,600
2023
$9,901 (+4.5%)
$537,000 + $435,600
$972,600
2022
$9,474 (+3.6%)
$497,200 + $403,400
$900,600
2021
$9,142 (+3.1%)
$469,100 + $380,500
$849,600
2020
$8,870 (+2.9%)
$469,100 + $380,500
$849,600
2019
$8,620 (+5.3%)
$455,400 + $369,500
$824,900
2018
$8,186 (+3.1%)
$413,200 + $343,400
$756,600
2017
$7,937 (+4.5%)
$389,800 + $324,000
$713,800
2016
$7,592 (+4.9%)
$364,300 + $302,800
$667,100
2015
$7,239 (+1.0%)
$340,500 + $283,000
$623,500
2014
$7,167 (+5.5%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2013
$6,794 (+2.9%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2012
$6,605 (+2.4%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2011
$6,448 (+44.6%)
$311,600 + $280,000
$591,600
2010
$4,458 (+2.4%)
$318,000 + $110,200
$428,200
2009
$4,352
$324,500 + $112,400
$436,900
Tax history for 73 Wedgewood Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,261 (+3.8%)
$778,700 + $383,400
$1,162,100
2025
$10,847 (+3.4%)
$741,600 + $365,200
$1,106,800
2024
$10,488 (+5.9%)
$720,000 + $354,600
$1,074,600
2023
$9,901 (+4.5%)
$537,000 + $435,600
$972,600
2022
$9,474 (+3.6%)
$497,200 + $403,400
$900,600
2021
$9,142 (+3.1%)
$469,100 + $380,500
$849,600
2020
$8,870 (+2.9%)
$469,100 + $380,500
$849,600
2019
$8,620 (+5.3%)
$455,400 + $369,500
$824,900
2018
$8,186 (+3.1%)
$413,200 + $343,400
$756,600
2017
$7,937 (+4.5%)
$389,800 + $324,000
$713,800
2016
$7,592 (+4.9%)
$364,300 + $302,800
$667,100
2015
$7,239 (+1.0%)
$340,500 + $283,000
$623,500
2014
$7,167 (+5.5%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2013
$6,794 (+2.9%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2012
$6,605 (+2.4%)
$310,200 + $281,100
$591,300
2011
$6,448 (+44.6%)
$311,600 + $280,000
$591,600
2010
$4,458 (+2.4%)
$318,000 + $110,200
$428,200
2009
$4,352
$324,500 + $112,400
$436,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Home Office, Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,121
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Cream
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,474
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Waterown or Walthm Sts to Eliot Ave to Wedgewood Rd
UnparsedAddress: 73 Wedgewood Road, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2544977S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
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