This California style contemporary home welcomes you with a gorgeous permeable grass pavers driveway with a carport, beautiful stonework with beach pebbles and a custom mailbox that is pleasing to the eye. Cathedral ceilings, 7 skylights in the main living area, recessed lighting and refinished hardwood floors offer a sun filled bright environment to enjoy with friends or family. Hunter Douglas-Honeycomb shades help control house temperature. Master bedroom has high finishes, a spacious walk-in closet and a new shower addition with accent wall in glass & quartz tiles. The second bedroom is nicely sized and sits across the hall from a full bath with heated floors. The lower level is remodeled loft style and offers a pleasant play/office area. There's also abundant storage and finishable space on this level. The private yard has a beautiful patio with a concrete picnic table and bench. Walkable to parks, train, restaurants and W/ Newton Cinema. Don't miss this great CONDO ALTERNATIVE.
Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
7,004 sq ftLot Size
$782Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Batya & Alex Team• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
This contemporary home has been tastefully updated with attention to detail and sophisticated design. Cathedral ceilings, skylights and interior windows all contribute to a sun-filled, open and airy environment. Bathrooms were remodeled with high end finishes. A lower level offers a family room with fireplace, a storage room and laundry area. There is a carport and fenced-in private yard with a patio. The second bedroom was originally two separate rooms and could be converted back.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,304 (+3.8%)
$875,400 + $188,000
$1,063,400
2025
$9,925 (+14.4%)
$833,700 + $179,100
$1,012,800
2024
$8,679 (+5.2%)
$847,900 + $41,300
$889,200
2023
$8,249 (+4.5%)
$640,200 + $170,100
$810,300
2022
$7,893 (+3.6%)
$592,800 + $157,500
$750,300
2021
$7,616 (+3.1%)
$559,200 + $148,600
$707,800
2020
$7,384 (+2.9%)
$559,200 + $148,100
$707,300
2019
$7,176 (+5.5%)
$542,900 + $143,800
$686,700
2018
$6,801 (+3.1%)
$445,600 + $183,000
$628,600
2017
$6,594 (+25.7%)
$420,400 + $172,600
$593,000
2016
$5,244 (+4.9%)
$392,900 + $67,900
$460,800
2015
$5,000 (+0.5%)
$367,200 + $63,500
$430,700
2014
$4,975 (+5.5%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2013
$4,717 (+2.9%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2012
$4,585 (+7.7%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2011
$4,256 (+2.6%)
$340,200 + $50,300
$390,500
2010
$4,148 (+2.4%)
$347,100 + $51,400
$398,500
2009
$4,050
$354,200 + $52,400
$406,600
Tax history for 96 Harding St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,304 (+3.8%)
$875,400 + $188,000
$1,063,400
2025
$9,925 (+14.4%)
$833,700 + $179,100
$1,012,800
2024
$8,679 (+5.2%)
$847,900 + $41,300
$889,200
2023
$8,249 (+4.5%)
$640,200 + $170,100
$810,300
2022
$7,893 (+3.6%)
$592,800 + $157,500
$750,300
2021
$7,616 (+3.1%)
$559,200 + $148,600
$707,800
2020
$7,384 (+2.9%)
$559,200 + $148,100
$707,300
2019
$7,176 (+5.5%)
$542,900 + $143,800
$686,700
2018
$6,801 (+3.1%)
$445,600 + $183,000
$628,600
2017
$6,594 (+25.7%)
$420,400 + $172,600
$593,000
2016
$5,244 (+4.9%)
$392,900 + $67,900
$460,800
2015
$5,000 (+0.5%)
$367,200 + $63,500
$430,700
2014
$4,975 (+5.5%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2013
$4,717 (+2.9%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2012
$4,585 (+7.7%)
$337,200 + $73,300
$410,500
2011
$4,256 (+2.6%)
$340,200 + $50,300
$390,500
2010
$4,148 (+2.4%)
$347,100 + $51,400
$398,500
2009
$4,050
$354,200 + $52,400
$406,600
*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
2
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,104
Year built
1958
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3773514S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Feb 24, 2023 • Final
Electrical permit application
Install electrical wiring in a basement, bathroom, laundry room, and two additional rooms.
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
Jan 30, 2023 • 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 Carport
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Carport, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Garden
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,616
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public, Private
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Crafts st. to Harding St.
UnparsedAddress: 96 Harding St, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3773514S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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