Charming 1920's hipped roof Colonial in a fabulous Newtonville location. Features include beautiful fireplaced livingroom, formal dining room with sliders to deck and enclosed yard, eat-in kitchen, huge master bedroom and finished lower level (not included in living area). This convenient location offers easy access to schools, park, public transportation and the shops and restaurants of Newtonville Village, as well as easy access to Boston. A great home in a great location in move in condition
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
5,000 sq ftLot Size
$785Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Vivian Aliotta• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Ryan Persac• Prudential Unlimited Realty - Brookline
The best buy!! Colonial in Cabot Park neighborhood! Three bedrooms (huge master) plus finished lower level for extra bedroom/office/family room.Beautiful yard, charming deck, 2 car garage and screened front porch. Walk to schools, commuter rail, shops and park
Public Records
Aug 1, 1989
Sold
$242,500
$173/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,211 (+3.8%)
$950,600
2025
$8,872 (+3.4%)
2024
$8,578 (+5.6%)
2023
$8,125 (+4.5%)
$677,300 + $120,800
$798,100
2022
$7,774 (+3.6%)
$627,100 + $111,900
$739,000
2021
$7,502 (+3.1%)
$591,600 + $105,600
$697,200
2020
$7,279 (+2.9%)
$591,600 + $105,600
$697,200
2019
$7,074 (+4.6%)
$574,400 + $102,500
$676,900
2018
$6,764 (+3.2%)
$519,000 + $106,100
$625,100
2017
$6,557 (+4.5%)
$489,600 + $100,100
$589,700
2016
$6,272 (+4.9%)
$457,600 + $93,500
$551,100
2015
$5,979 (+0.4%)
$427,700 + $87,300
$515,000
2014
$5,957 (+5.5%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2013
$5,647 (+2.9%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2012
$5,490 (+7.1%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2011
$5,128 (+4.6%)
$392,500 + $78,000
$470,500
2010
$4,902 (+2.4%)
$400,500 + $70,400
$470,900
2009
$4,786
$408,700 + $71,800
$480,500
Tax history for 79 Withington Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$9,211 (+3.8%)
$950,600
2025
$8,872 (+3.4%)
2024
$8,578 (+5.6%)
2023
$8,125 (+4.5%)
$677,300 + $120,800
$798,100
2022
$7,774 (+3.6%)
$627,100 + $111,900
$739,000
2021
$7,502 (+3.1%)
$591,600 + $105,600
$697,200
2020
$7,279 (+2.9%)
$591,600 + $105,600
$697,200
2019
$7,074 (+4.6%)
$574,400 + $102,500
$676,900
2018
$6,764 (+3.2%)
$519,000 + $106,100
$625,100
2017
$6,557 (+4.5%)
$489,600 + $100,100
$589,700
2016
$6,272 (+4.9%)
$457,600 + $93,500
$551,100
2015
$5,979 (+0.4%)
$427,700 + $87,300
$515,000
2014
$5,957 (+5.5%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2013
$5,647 (+2.9%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2012
$5,490 (+7.1%)
$391,700 + $99,800
$491,500
2011
$5,128 (+4.6%)
$392,500 + $78,000
$470,500
2010
$4,902 (+2.4%)
$400,500 + $70,400
$470,900
2009
$4,786
$408,700 + $71,800
$480,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,400
Foundation Area: 700
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,785.78
Tax Year: 2009
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Location
Location Information
Directions: Cabot Street to Withington Rd
UnparsedAddress: 79 Withington Road, Newton MA 02460
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,400
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2144849S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Bigelow Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
10/10
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