Fantastic West Newton Hill location! This beautiful New England shingled Gambrel Colonial features a great open flow from living room with fireplace to dining room which leads directly to a covered porch ideal for indoor outdoor entertaining. The gorgeous eat-in kitchen with Sub Zero and 48” Wolf range & large island connects directly to a family room with cathedral ceiling with exposed beam which also leads to a patio for more great outdoor space. The second floor has four bedrooms including master suite, family bathroom and generous laundry room. The finished lower level has playroom/gym and separate office with a half bathroom. There is a two car direct access garage. This beautifully landscaped property in the Pierce school district is just minutes to the MA Pike, 128 and Rt. 9. and a short distance to public transportation, shops and restaurants in West Newton and Newtonville. All offers to be reviewed by seller at noon on Monday, May 3.
Single-familyProperty Type
1926Year Built
8,748 sq ftLot Size
$781Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by MB Associates• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
West Newton Hill. Wonderful 1926 Gambrel Colonial in much desired location awaits renovation. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Spacious living room with fireplace. Family room with two walls of windows and screened porch overlooking backyard. Formal dining room with built-in china cabinet. Large eat-in kitchen. Master bedroom with en suite bathroom. 3 additional generous bedrooms. Attached garage fits one larger car plus storage, or possibly two small cars. Level back yard. Estate sale.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,366 (+3.8%)
$1,305,400 + $1,209,200
$2,514,600
2025
$23,470 (+3.4%)
$1,243,200 + $1,151,700
$2,394,900
2024
$22,693 (+5.6%)
$1,207,000 + $1,118,100
$2,325,100
2023
$21,491 (+4.5%)
$1,015,500 + $1,095,600
$2,111,100
2022
$20,563 (+18.0%)
$940,300 + $1,014,400
$1,954,700
2021
$17,422 (+3.1%)
$771,400 + $847,700
$1,619,100
2020
$16,903 (+2.9%)
$771,400 + $847,700
$1,619,100
2019
$16,426 (+2.7%)
$748,900 + $823,000
$1,571,900
2018
$15,988 (+3.1%)
$682,300 + $795,300
$1,477,600
2017
$15,501 (+4.6%)
$643,700 + $750,300
$1,394,000
2016
$14,826 (+4.9%)
$601,600 + $701,200
$1,302,800
2015
$14,136 (+0.7%)
$562,200 + $655,400
$1,217,600
2014
$14,043 (+5.5%)
$516,900 + $641,800
$1,158,700
2013
$13,313 (+25.6%)
$516,900 + $641,800
$1,158,700
2012
$10,600 (+28.5%)
$516,900 + $432,100
$949,000
2011
$8,248 (−9.2%)
$519,200 + $237,500
$756,700
2010
$9,081 (+2.4%)
$529,800 + $342,500
$872,300
2009
$8,865
$540,600 + $349,500
$890,100
Tax history for 74 Colbert Rd East
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$24,366 (+3.8%)
$1,305,400 + $1,209,200
$2,514,600
2025
$23,470 (+3.4%)
$1,243,200 + $1,151,700
$2,394,900
2024
$22,693 (+5.6%)
$1,207,000 + $1,118,100
$2,325,100
2023
$21,491 (+4.5%)
$1,015,500 + $1,095,600
$2,111,100
2022
$20,563 (+18.0%)
$940,300 + $1,014,400
$1,954,700
2021
$17,422 (+3.1%)
$771,400 + $847,700
$1,619,100
2020
$16,903 (+2.9%)
$771,400 + $847,700
$1,619,100
2019
$16,426 (+2.7%)
$748,900 + $823,000
$1,571,900
2018
$15,988 (+3.1%)
$682,300 + $795,300
$1,477,600
2017
$15,501 (+4.6%)
$643,700 + $750,300
$1,394,000
2016
$14,826 (+4.9%)
$601,600 + $701,200
$1,302,800
2015
$14,136 (+0.7%)
$562,200 + $655,400
$1,217,600
2014
$14,043 (+5.5%)
$516,900 + $641,800
$1,158,700
2013
$13,313 (+25.6%)
$516,900 + $641,800
$1,158,700
2012
$10,600 (+28.5%)
$516,900 + $432,100
$949,000
2011
$8,248 (−9.2%)
$519,200 + $237,500
$756,700
2010
$9,081 (+2.4%)
$529,800 + $342,500
$872,300
2009
$8,865
$540,600 + $349,500
$890,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,712 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,840
Year built
1926
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2980377S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Play Room, Bathroom, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,571
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Lt Grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,904
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Ave. to Risley Rd to Colbert Road East
UnparsedAddress: 74 Colbert Rd East, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2980377S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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