Back On Market - buyer got cold feet! Nestled in a coveted Newton Center neighborhood sits this fabulous, oversized ranch on 0.43 acre lot close to schools, parks, public transportation, major commuter routes, shopping and dining. Through the front door a gracious foyer welcomes you to this charming home. The floorplan was designed with comfortable living and entertaining in mind featuring large rooms and architectural details. Welcome guests in the elegant, sunsplashed great room with fireplace, formal dining room and huge family room with walls of windows and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Feel like royalty in the spacious main suite with updated bath and separate dressing area with built in dressers and armoires. Two more generous bedrooms with ample storage and a huge full bath. Additional den, bedroom/bonus room, full bath and laundry in the partially finished lower level. 2-car garage. Private backyard. This property offers Opportunity Galore! Don't miss out!
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.43 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,375
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
44095S
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, Paved Drive, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 837
Length: 31
Width: 27
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 45
Length: 5
Width: 9
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 77
Length: 11
Width: 7
Level: First
Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 35
Length: 5
Width: 7
Level: Basement
Family Room Information
Area: 289
Length: 17
Width: 17
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 180
Length: 18
Width: 10
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 5X16
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Great Room, Foyer, Bonus Room, Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,910
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.43
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,719
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 81 Cross Hill Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,375
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.43 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 44095S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
10/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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