A charming house with endless potential. Located in the heart of Newton Centre this unique home offers a potential investment opportunity or the perfect project for end users seeking a prime location that they can personalize to their own tastes. With its strategic position and versatile potential, this property promises endless possibilities. There is a large living room with fireplace and a separate dining room on the first floor. The kitchen is open to the family room and a casual dining area and there is also a half bath on the first floor. On the second floor there are three bedrooms, the primary does have an en-suite bath, and there is also an additional full bath on this floor. The house has a full and unfinished basement and there is a one car garage. The yard is spacious and awaiting a gardener's touch. Located just moments away from the Newton Public Library and City Hall and Newton Centre. A commuters delight with easy access to Boston and Logan Airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,960 sq ftLot Size
$715Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bell | Whitman Group• Compass
Bought with Celine Sellam• Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
WONDERFUL 3BR, 1 1/2 BATH CAPE IN FABULOUS LOCATION STEPS TO CITY HALL & LIBRARY. FRONT TO BACK LIVING RM & MSTR BR, HRD WD FLRS, EAT-IN KIT OVERLOOKS LRGE PRIV YRD, 1 CAR GARAGE, EXPANSION POSS. A LITTLE TLC WILL GO A LONG WAY. WLK
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,270 (+3.8%)
$1,117,600 + $45,500
$1,163,100
2025
$10,855 (+3.4%)
$1,064,400 + $43,300
$1,107,700
2024
$10,496 (+7.0%)
$1,033,400 + $42,000
$1,075,400
2023
$9,811 (+4.5%)
$783,800 + $180,000
$963,800
2022
$9,388 (+3.6%)
$725,700 + $166,700
$892,400
2021
$9,059 (+3.1%)
$684,600 + $157,300
$841,900
2020
$8,789 (+2.9%)
$684,600 + $157,300
$841,900
2019
$8,542 (+4.9%)
$664,700 + $152,700
$817,400
2018
$8,140 (+3.1%)
$600,800 + $151,500
$752,300
2017
$7,892 (+4.6%)
$566,800 + $142,900
$709,700
2016
$7,548 (+4.9%)
$529,700 + $133,600
$663,300
2015
$7,197 (+0.6%)
$495,000 + $124,900
$619,900
2014
$7,156 (+5.5%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2013
$6,784 (+2.9%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2012
$6,595 (+3.0%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2011
$6,404 (+2.4%)
$458,200 + $129,300
$587,500
2010
$6,253 (+2.4%)
$467,600 + $133,100
$600,700
2009
$6,105
$477,100 + $135,900
$613,000
Tax history for 9 Cummings Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$11,270 (+3.8%)
$1,117,600 + $45,500
$1,163,100
2025
$10,855 (+3.4%)
$1,064,400 + $43,300
$1,107,700
2024
$10,496 (+7.0%)
$1,033,400 + $42,000
$1,075,400
2023
$9,811 (+4.5%)
$783,800 + $180,000
$963,800
2022
$9,388 (+3.6%)
$725,700 + $166,700
$892,400
2021
$9,059 (+3.1%)
$684,600 + $157,300
$841,900
2020
$8,789 (+2.9%)
$684,600 + $157,300
$841,900
2019
$8,542 (+4.9%)
$664,700 + $152,700
$817,400
2018
$8,140 (+3.1%)
$600,800 + $151,500
$752,300
2017
$7,892 (+4.6%)
$566,800 + $142,900
$709,700
2016
$7,548 (+4.9%)
$529,700 + $133,600
$663,300
2015
$7,197 (+0.6%)
$495,000 + $124,900
$619,900
2014
$7,156 (+5.5%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2013
$6,784 (+2.9%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2012
$6,595 (+3.0%)
$454,600 + $135,800
$590,400
2011
$6,404 (+2.4%)
$458,200 + $129,300
$587,500
2010
$6,253 (+2.4%)
$467,600 + $133,100
$600,700
2009
$6,105
$477,100 + $135,900
$613,000
*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
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3027417S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 3, 2025 • Active
Plumbing permit application
Plumbing
Feb 15, 2025 • Active
Building permit - application
Perform a light renovation including expanding a first-floor bathroom. Divide a large second-floor bedroom into two separate bedrooms.
Addition
Remodel
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.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,032
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3027417S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
10/10
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