Charming Colonial in Wonderful Waban location! Sunny front to back fireplaced living room, spacious eat- in -kitchen. Large master bedroom with good closets, and two lovely family bedrooms with updated bath on second floor. Hardwood floors thru-out, central air, many updates including 07 roof and heating, newer windows. Bonus- finished lower level with full bath,perfect for home office/playroom/au paire. Walk to Zervas, Green line, park, easy access to major routes.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$839Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Cyndi Kim• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Bought with Cyndi Kim• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Wonderful colonial style home set on a knoll in the desirable Zervas school district this home features a living room, separate dining room, eat in kitchen, three bedrooms, finished lower level with au pair suite, garage, central air and all new windows in 2000. Large corner lot with side yard in MR1 zone.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,734 (+3.4%)
$1,605,500
2024
$15,213 (+1.4%)
$1,558,700
2023
$15,005 (+1.6%)
$1,474,000
2022
$14,768 (+3.6%)
$1,403,800
2021
$14,249 (+3.1%)
$1,324,300
2020
$13,826 (+2.9%)
$1,324,300
2019
$13,436 (+1.0%)
$1,285,700
2018
$13,304 (+3.1%)
$1,229,600
2017
$12,899 (+4.6%)
$1,160,000
2016
$12,337 (+2.9%)
$1,084,100
2015
$11,987 (−19.0%)
$1,032,500
2014
$14,795 (+98.6%)
$533,700 + $687,000
$1,220,700
2013
$7,449 (+18.4%)
$533,700 + $114,600
$648,300
2012
$6,292 (+2.1%)
$533,700 + $29,600
$563,300
2011
$6,160 (+2.6%)
$534,200 + $30,900
$565,100
2010
$6,002 (+2.4%)
$545,100 + $31,500
$576,600
2009
$5,860
$556,200 + $32,200
$588,400
Tax history for 40 Cotter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,734 (+3.4%)
$1,605,500
2024
$15,213 (+1.4%)
$1,558,700
2023
$15,005 (+1.6%)
$1,474,000
2022
$14,768 (+3.6%)
$1,403,800
2021
$14,249 (+3.1%)
$1,324,300
2020
$13,826 (+2.9%)
$1,324,300
2019
$13,436 (+1.0%)
$1,285,700
2018
$13,304 (+3.1%)
$1,229,600
2017
$12,899 (+4.6%)
$1,160,000
2016
$12,337 (+2.9%)
$1,084,100
2015
$11,987 (−19.0%)
$1,032,500
2014
$14,795 (+98.6%)
$533,700 + $687,000
$1,220,700
2013
$7,449 (+18.4%)
$533,700 + $114,600
$648,300
2012
$6,292 (+2.1%)
$533,700 + $29,600
$563,300
2011
$6,160 (+2.6%)
$534,200 + $30,900
$565,100
2010
$6,002 (+2.4%)
$545,100 + $31,500
$576,600
2009
$5,860
$556,200 + $32,200
$588,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,578
Year built
2012
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Middlesex County
APN
695274
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area
Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Play Room, Office
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,734
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,292
Tax Year: 2012
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut St, or Comm Ave. to Fuller to Cotter
UnparsedAddress: 40 Cotter Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,578
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 695274
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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