This beautiful ranch, set on a quiet street in a great neighborhood, just walking distance to Countryside Elementary school, features a bright living room with a fireplace and a bow window. French doors off the dining room leads to a spacious deck, perfect for entertaining. Cathedral ceiling, skylight, and large closet in the den, could also be used as a fourth bedroom. Updated lower level, with a huge family room, also includes a renovated full bath and laundry room. Newer 200 amp electric panel and kitchen appliances. Some of the updates include newer windows ( '04 ), deck ( '09 ). Attached one car garage. Don't miss out !
A tasteful and quality renovation both inside and out of charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath ranch in wonderful Newton Highlands neighborhood, walking distance to Countryside Elementary School. Fireplaced living room, large family room, deck with private hot tub, 4th bedroom with cathedral ceiling and skylight, direct entry garage, lots of storage and a fenced yard make this home a perfect choice!
MLS PIN #30455455
Feb 15, 2001
Sold
$419,000
$192/sq ft
Dec 3, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Oct 20, 2000
Listed
$419,000
$192/sq ft
ADORABLE 3-4 BEDROOM RANCH.KITCHEN & BATHS REMODELED IN 1994 THREE GOOD BEDROOMS, FAMILY ROOM ADDITION W/SKYLIGHT,& ENTRANCE TO DECK.WONDERFUL 11,140 SQ.FT.FINISHED ROOM IN LOWER LEVEL WITH FULL BATH.HDWD FLRS,GREAT YARD.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,999 (+3.8%)
$926,200 + $208,900
$1,135,100
2025
$10,594 (+3.4%)
$882,100 + $198,900
$1,081,000
2024
$10,243 (+6.5%)
$856,400 + $193,100
$1,049,500
2023
$9,616 (+4.5%)
$651,000 + $293,600
$944,600
2022
$9,201 (+3.6%)
$602,800 + $271,800
$874,600
2021
$8,878 (+3.1%)
$568,700 + $256,400
$825,100
2020
$8,614 (+2.9%)
$568,700 + $256,400
$825,100
2019
$8,371 (+6.1%)
$552,100 + $249,000
$801,100
2018
$7,891 (+3.1%)
$499,700 + $229,600
$729,300
2017
$7,651 (+4.6%)
$471,400 + $216,600
$688,000
2016
$7,317 (+4.9%)
$440,600 + $202,400
$643,000
2015
$6,976 (+1.4%)
$411,800 + $189,100
$600,900
2014
$6,878 (+5.5%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2013
$6,521 (+2.9%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2012
$6,339 (+3.4%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2011
$6,129 (+11.6%)
$384,600 + $177,700
$562,300
2010
$5,494 (+2.4%)
$392,400 + $135,400
$527,800
2009
$5,364
$400,400 + $138,200
$538,600
Tax history for 88 Selwyn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,999 (+3.8%)
$926,200 + $208,900
$1,135,100
2025
$10,594 (+3.4%)
$882,100 + $198,900
$1,081,000
2024
$10,243 (+6.5%)
$856,400 + $193,100
$1,049,500
2023
$9,616 (+4.5%)
$651,000 + $293,600
$944,600
2022
$9,201 (+3.6%)
$602,800 + $271,800
$874,600
2021
$8,878 (+3.1%)
$568,700 + $256,400
$825,100
2020
$8,614 (+2.9%)
$568,700 + $256,400
$825,100
2019
$8,371 (+6.1%)
$552,100 + $249,000
$801,100
2018
$7,891 (+3.1%)
$499,700 + $229,600
$729,300
2017
$7,651 (+4.6%)
$471,400 + $216,600
$688,000
2016
$7,317 (+4.9%)
$440,600 + $202,400
$643,000
2015
$6,976 (+1.4%)
$411,800 + $189,100
$600,900
2014
$6,878 (+5.5%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2013
$6,521 (+2.9%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2012
$6,339 (+3.4%)
$379,500 + $188,000
$567,500
2011
$6,129 (+11.6%)
$384,600 + $177,700
$562,300
2010
$5,494 (+2.4%)
$392,400 + $135,400
$527,800
2009
$5,364
$400,400 + $138,200
$538,600
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,334
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2481359S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,179
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fenced Yard
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Easements, Flood Plain
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,317.34
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s), Dual
Location
Location Information
Directions: Parker to Truman to R on Mildred to L on Selwyn
UnparsedAddress: 88 Selwyn Road, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Medical Facility, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,334
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2481359S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
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