LOCATION, LOCATION!! Don't miss this 5 bedroom Cape on a terrific Waban street near the new Zervas School! Located between Newton Centre and Waban Square, this delightful home offers a sought-after first floor bedroom and full bath. Its heart is the updated spacious gourmet kitchen with island/breakfast bar and tons of cabinet space. The kitchen opens to a step-down bright family room featuring skylights and french doors that lead to a deck and perfect back yard. The fireplaced living room, dining room and mud room complete the first floor. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry and closets galore are on the second floor. This includes a dramatic master bedroom with skylights, a vaulted ceiling plus custom built-ins and an outfitted walk in closet. The master bath features a skylight, double vanity with granite and tiled shower. Located in the lower level is a gym area, play room/multipurpose room with ceramic tile floor, utility and storage rooms.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
9,149 sq ftLot Size
$647Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pamela Gilman• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Deborah Gordon• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 46 Ferncroft Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72049348
Dec 5, 2016
Sold
$1,225,000
$408/sq ft
Nov 15, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2016
Price Changed
$1,299,000
$433/sq ft
Oct 19, 2016
Relisted
—
Oct 12, 2016
Pending
—
Sep 28, 2016
Price Changed
$1,349,000
$450/sq ft
Sep 15, 2016
Price Changed
$1,369,000
$456/sq ft
Aug 17, 2016
Relisted
—
Aug 13, 2016
Pending
—
Aug 5, 2016
Listed
$1,399,000
$466/sq ft
MLS PIN #70815039
Oct 30, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2008
Sold
$1,000,000
$333/sq ft
Sep 9, 2008
Contingent
—
Sep 3, 2008
Listed
$950,000
$317/sq ft
YES, YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL!! OUTSTANDING LOCATION - INCREDIBLE CONDITION - FABULOUS FLOOR PLAN!! Enormous 24x12' family room off huge 16x22' updated kitchen. There is also potential for a guest bedroom, currently a den/office on the first floor. The second floor features an elegant master suite with a custom walk-in closet and elegant private bath, plus 3 additional family bedrooms and bath. Short walk to the Zervas School. Best value in Waban.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,470 (−39.4%)
$962,300
2025
$17,266 (+3.4%)
$1,215,800 + $546,000
$1,761,800
2024
$16,694 (+6.2%)
$1,180,400 + $530,100
$1,710,500
2023
$15,721 (+9.0%)
$905,300 + $639,000
$1,544,300
2022
$14,427 (+3.6%)
$838,200 + $533,200
$1,371,400
2021
$13,921 (+3.5%)
$790,800 + $503,000
$1,293,800
2020
$13,445 (+2.9%)
$790,800 + $497,000
$1,287,800
2019
$13,066 (+1.6%)
$767,800 + $482,500
$1,250,300
2018
$12,865 (+3.1%)
$699,000 + $490,000
$1,189,000
2017
$12,473 (+4.6%)
$659,400 + $462,300
$1,121,700
2016
$11,930 (+7.9%)
$616,300 + $432,000
$1,048,300
2015
$11,052 (+1.3%)
$576,000 + $375,900
$951,900
2014
$10,909 (+5.5%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2013
$10,342 (+2.9%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2012
$10,054 (+3.7%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2011
$9,691 (+2.6%)
$533,400 + $355,700
$889,100
2010
$9,444 (+2.4%)
$544,300 + $362,900
$907,200
2009
$9,220
$555,400 + $370,300
$925,700
Tax history for 46 Ferncroft Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,470 (−39.4%)
$962,300
2025
$17,266 (+3.4%)
$1,215,800 + $546,000
$1,761,800
2024
$16,694 (+6.2%)
$1,180,400 + $530,100
$1,710,500
2023
$15,721 (+9.0%)
$905,300 + $639,000
$1,544,300
2022
$14,427 (+3.6%)
$838,200 + $533,200
$1,371,400
2021
$13,921 (+3.5%)
$790,800 + $503,000
$1,293,800
2020
$13,445 (+2.9%)
$790,800 + $497,000
$1,287,800
2019
$13,066 (+1.6%)
$767,800 + $482,500
$1,250,300
2018
$12,865 (+3.1%)
$699,000 + $490,000
$1,189,000
2017
$12,473 (+4.6%)
$659,400 + $462,300
$1,121,700
2016
$11,930 (+7.9%)
$616,300 + $432,000
$1,048,300
2015
$11,052 (+1.3%)
$576,000 + $375,900
$951,900
2014
$10,909 (+5.5%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2013
$10,342 (+2.9%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2012
$10,054 (+3.7%)
$530,100 + $370,000
$900,100
2011
$9,691 (+2.6%)
$533,400 + $355,700
$889,100
2010
$9,444 (+2.4%)
$544,300 + $362,900
$907,200
2009
$9,220
$555,400 + $370,300
$925,700
*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
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
—
Year built
—
Style
Vacant Land
County
Middlesex County
APN
695370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
Jun 7, 2022 • Active
Building permit - app (10/23)
Bathroom
Kitchen
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior Features: Closet, Exercise Room, Play Room, Mud Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,930
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street to Ferncroft
UnparsedAddress: 46 Ferncroft 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, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.48 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 695370
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
10/10
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