This spectacular Victorian-inspired colonial, with a beautiful level backyard, is set in the heart of Newton Centre. Incredible detail abounds w/high ceilings, natural wood tones, an open floor plan with vista to the backyard, & a lovely staircase to the second level. The kitchen, with an abundance of cabinets & center island, has a large eating area, SS appliances, Subzero, entry to a three-car garage, & mudroom. The charming butler's pantry, w/beautiful glass cabinets, leads to the elegant dining room with coffered ceiling, gorgeous wainscotting, fireplace, & window seat. The living room also has a window seat & opens to the oversized family room with handsome woowork and screened porch. The second level has four large bedrooms including a spacious main suite with office/sitting room, spa-like bath & walk-in closet. The third floor has a billiard room, bedroom, full bath, exercise room & laundry. The lower level has a two room suite, full bath & kitchenette. Truly a special property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Beth Dickerson• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
ELEGANT COLONIAL REVIVAL CIRCA 1890 WITH ALL THE BEAUTIFUL DETAILS OF THE ERA. MAGNIFICENT FOYER, BRIDAL STRWY, COZY WINDOW SEAT 2ND FLR LANDING, LEADED GLASS BAY WNDW IN DR. 5 BDRMS ON 2ND.2-3 BDRMS THRD,SEE BROKER /SCHOOL INFO.
Public Records
Feb 3, 1988
Sold
$830,000
$110/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$45,405 (+18.9%)
$2,022,000 + $2,663,800
$4,685,800
2025
$38,200 (−3.9%)
$1,925,700 + $1,972,300
$3,898,000
2024
$39,747 (−4.4%)
$1,869,600 + $2,202,800
$4,072,400
2023
$41,570 (+4.5%)
$1,466,000 + $2,617,500
$4,083,500
2022
$39,776 (+3.6%)
$1,357,400 + $2,423,600
$3,781,000
2021
$38,381 (+3.1%)
$1,280,600 + $2,286,400
$3,567,000
2020
$37,239 (+2.9%)
$1,280,600 + $2,286,400
$3,567,000
2019
$36,189
$1,243,300 + $2,219,800
$3,463,100
2018
$36,165 (+3.1%)
$1,120,700 + $2,221,700
$3,342,400
2017
$35,064 (+4.6%)
$1,057,300 + $2,095,900
$3,153,200
2016
$33,536 (+4.9%)
$988,100 + $1,958,800
$2,946,900
2015
$31,975 (+0.5%)
$923,500 + $1,830,600
$2,754,100
2014
$31,825 (+5.5%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2013
$30,170 (+2.9%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2012
$29,330 (+2.6%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2011
$28,598 (+2.6%)
$835,100 + $1,788,600
$2,623,700
2010
$27,870 (+2.4%)
$852,100 + $1,825,100
$2,677,200
2009
$27,209
$869,500 + $1,862,300
$2,731,800
Tax history for 77 Montvale Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$45,405 (+18.9%)
$2,022,000 + $2,663,800
$4,685,800
2025
$38,200 (−3.9%)
$1,925,700 + $1,972,300
$3,898,000
2024
$39,747 (−4.4%)
$1,869,600 + $2,202,800
$4,072,400
2023
$41,570 (+4.5%)
$1,466,000 + $2,617,500
$4,083,500
2022
$39,776 (+3.6%)
$1,357,400 + $2,423,600
$3,781,000
2021
$38,381 (+3.1%)
$1,280,600 + $2,286,400
$3,567,000
2020
$37,239 (+2.9%)
$1,280,600 + $2,286,400
$3,567,000
2019
$36,189
$1,243,300 + $2,219,800
$3,463,100
2018
$36,165 (+3.1%)
$1,120,700 + $2,221,700
$3,342,400
2017
$35,064 (+4.6%)
$1,057,300 + $2,095,900
$3,153,200
2016
$33,536 (+4.9%)
$988,100 + $1,958,800
$2,946,900
2015
$31,975 (+0.5%)
$923,500 + $1,830,600
$2,754,100
2014
$31,825 (+5.5%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2013
$30,170 (+2.9%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2012
$29,330 (+2.6%)
$842,700 + $1,783,100
$2,625,800
2011
$28,598 (+2.6%)
$835,100 + $1,788,600
$2,623,700
2010
$27,870 (+2.4%)
$852,100 + $1,825,100
$2,677,200
2009
$27,209
$869,500 + $1,862,300
$2,731,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
9
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,172
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1880523S
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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - With Tub, Lighting - Overhead, Closet, Recessed Lighting, Chair Rail, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Great Room, Bedroom, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,553
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $41,570
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More
Location
Location Information
Directions: off Grant
UnparsedAddress: 77 Montvale Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 9
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,172
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1880523S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8
Listing Information
Exclusions: Front Hall And Dining Room Ceiling Lighting Fixtures
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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