Fantastic Newton Highlands Colonial ready for its next owner. Idyllic setting, a short distance to Cold Springs Park, Crystal Lake, Newton Highlands T, shops, restaurants, parks, schools, Whole Foods and much more. First floor features a mud room, fully appointed eat-in-kitchen, formal dining room, living room with fireplace, half bath, and a family room with direct access to the garage. The 2nd floor features a primary suite with walk-in closet and full bathroom. 2 additional bedrooms, a full bathroom and home office complete the floor. The top floor has a versatile and bright living space with skylights, built-ins and plentiful storage. Potential for bedroom, play room. The partially finished basement has a bedroom and bathroom with shower. A patio and fenced in yard welcome relaxation, BBQ's and entertaining. Welcome home! SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED!
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,090 sq ftLot Size
$816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Gore Lietzke Group• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED & EXPANDED 3 BEDROOM PLUS NURSERY 1920'S SHINGLED COLONIAL IN THE HEART OF THE HIGHLANDS. 2002 RENOVATED (AND PARTIAL ADDITION) EAT-IN COOK'S KITCHEN WITH GRANITE & POWDER ROOM & MUD ENTRY. ENLARGED FIRST FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH WALLS OF GLASS. BEAMED CEILINGS & FIREPLACE IN LIVING ROOM. FRENCH DOORS IN DINING ROOM OPEN TO PATIO & LOVELY LANDSCAPING AND FENCED YARD. THIRD FLOOR PLAYROOM/STUDY WITH SKYLIGHT. CONVENIENT TO SHOPS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
MLS PIN #50477289
Jul 30, 1997
Sold
$393,000
$167/sq ft
Jun 3, 1997
Listing Removed
—
May 31, 1997
Listed
$399,000
$170/sq ft
WONDERFUL NEWTON HIGHLANDS LOCATION NEAR TENNIS CLUB. TERRIFIC 3RD FLOOR SKYLIT STUDIO WITH SEPARATE ELECT. HEAT PLUS OFFICE IN BASEMENT WITH FULL BATH. PRIVATE SCREENED PORCH. OFFER ACCEPTED PENDING SELLER SIGNING P&S ON SUITABLE
Public Records
Sep 1, 1983
Sold
$140,000
$60/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,537 (+3.8%)
$938,700 + $664,700
$1,603,400
2025
$14,965 (+25.0%)
$894,000 + $633,000
$1,527,000
2024
$11,973 (+4.1%)
$868,000 + $358,700
$1,226,700
2023
$11,502 (+4.5%)
$654,300 + $475,600
$1,129,900
2022
$11,006 (+3.6%)
$605,800 + $440,400
$1,046,200
2021
$10,620 (+3.1%)
$571,500 + $415,500
$987,000
2020
$10,304 (+2.9%)
$571,500 + $415,500
$987,000
2019
$10,014 (+15.0%)
$554,900 + $403,400
$958,300
2018
$8,710 (+3.1%)
$502,500 + $302,500
$805,000
2017
$8,445 (+4.6%)
$474,100 + $285,300
$759,400
2016
$8,076 (+4.9%)
$443,100 + $266,600
$709,700
2015
$7,701 (+0.5%)
$414,100 + $249,200
$663,300
2014
$7,660 (+5.5%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2013
$7,262 (+2.9%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2012
$7,059 (+4.4%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2011
$6,763 (+2.6%)
$379,300 + $241,200
$620,500
2010
$6,592 (+2.4%)
$387,000 + $246,200
$633,200
2009
$6,435
$394,900 + $251,200
$646,100
Tax history for 87 Manchester Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,537 (+3.8%)
$938,700 + $664,700
$1,603,400
2025
$14,965 (+25.0%)
$894,000 + $633,000
$1,527,000
2024
$11,973 (+4.1%)
$868,000 + $358,700
$1,226,700
2023
$11,502 (+4.5%)
$654,300 + $475,600
$1,129,900
2022
$11,006 (+3.6%)
$605,800 + $440,400
$1,046,200
2021
$10,620 (+3.1%)
$571,500 + $415,500
$987,000
2020
$10,304 (+2.9%)
$571,500 + $415,500
$987,000
2019
$10,014 (+15.0%)
$554,900 + $403,400
$958,300
2018
$8,710 (+3.1%)
$502,500 + $302,500
$805,000
2017
$8,445 (+4.6%)
$474,100 + $285,300
$759,400
2016
$8,076 (+4.9%)
$443,100 + $266,600
$709,700
2015
$7,701 (+0.5%)
$414,100 + $249,200
$663,300
2014
$7,660 (+5.5%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2013
$7,262 (+2.9%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2012
$7,059 (+4.4%)
$379,500 + $252,500
$632,000
2011
$6,763 (+2.6%)
$379,300 + $241,200
$620,500
2010
$6,592 (+2.4%)
$387,000 + $246,200
$633,200
2009
$6,435
$394,900 + $251,200
$646,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,350
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
1968708S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Mar 10, 2025 • Final
Gas permit - application
Gas
Mar 10, 2025 • Final
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Walnut to Kingman to Manchester
UnparsedAddress: 87 Manchester Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1968708S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier Is Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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