Beautiful light-filled home on a quiet dead-end street in prime Waban location. Renovated in 2015, the first floor has incredible flow with it's welcoming foyer, light-filled dining room and large living room- both opening to a sparkling eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances, a farm sink, and ample storage overlooking a large, level yard. An office/study, mudroom with direct access to oversized attached garage and powder room complete the first level. The second floor features an open landing space and leads to a lovely master with new 2015 bath and walk in closet, two well-proportioned bedrooms and a family bathroom. The finished lower level, with both a family room and playroom is inviting, bright and has direct access to a lovely patio. Large storage space and laundry complete the lower level. 53 Rokeby is located in the village of Waban and has the best of what Newton has to offer- top rated schools, exceptional commuter access, incredible restaurants and shops.
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$861Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Maura Dolan• Compass
Bought with Jayne Friedberg• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
Opportunity knocks in WABAN! This stately Tudor with a slate hip-roof is situated on a large double lot. This home (with the same owner for 52 years) has many special features including; gracious foyer leading to a floor-thru living room with mantled fireplace and charming sunroom, a formal dining room that leads to eat-in-kitchen with pantry. Off the kitchen is a fabulous screened-in porch with access to the garage. The second floor boasts of a master suite with walk-in closet and full bath with expansion potential. Two additional bedrooms with large closets and a wide landing complete the second floor. The walk-out basement has a finished area with a half bath, laundry, work bench and additional storage. Great potential. Buyers to do own due diligence.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,238 (+3.8%)
$1,373,200 + $199,300
$1,572,500
2025
$14,676 (+3.4%)
$1,307,800 + $189,800
$1,497,600
2024
$14,191 (+5.2%)
$1,269,700 + $184,300
$1,454,000
2023
$13,487 (+4.5%)
$977,900 + $347,000
$1,324,900
2022
$12,906 (+3.6%)
$905,500 + $321,300
$1,226,800
2021
$12,454 (+8.5%)
$854,200 + $303,200
$1,157,400
2020
$11,483 (+2.9%)
$896,900 + $203,000
$1,099,900
2019
$11,160 (+4.3%)
$870,800 + $197,100
$1,067,900
2018
$10,702 (+3.1%)
$792,600 + $196,500
$989,100
2017
$10,376 (+22.3%)
$747,700 + $185,400
$933,100
2016
$8,482 (+10.1%)
$698,800 + $46,500
$745,300
2015
$7,702 (−0.3%)
$622,000 + $41,400
$663,400
2014
$7,723 (+5.5%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2013
$7,321 (+2.9%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2012
$7,118 (+2.0%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2011
$6,981 (+2.6%)
$578,000 + $62,500
$640,500
2010
$6,804 (+4.1%)
$589,800 + $63,800
$653,600
2009
$6,539
$601,800 + $54,700
$656,500
Tax history for 53 Rokeby Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,238 (+3.8%)
$1,373,200 + $199,300
$1,572,500
2025
$14,676 (+3.4%)
$1,307,800 + $189,800
$1,497,600
2024
$14,191 (+5.2%)
$1,269,700 + $184,300
$1,454,000
2023
$13,487 (+4.5%)
$977,900 + $347,000
$1,324,900
2022
$12,906 (+3.6%)
$905,500 + $321,300
$1,226,800
2021
$12,454 (+8.5%)
$854,200 + $303,200
$1,157,400
2020
$11,483 (+2.9%)
$896,900 + $203,000
$1,099,900
2019
$11,160 (+4.3%)
$870,800 + $197,100
$1,067,900
2018
$10,702 (+3.1%)
$792,600 + $196,500
$989,100
2017
$10,376 (+22.3%)
$747,700 + $185,400
$933,100
2016
$8,482 (+10.1%)
$698,800 + $46,500
$745,300
2015
$7,702 (−0.3%)
$622,000 + $41,400
$663,400
2014
$7,723 (+5.5%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2013
$7,321 (+2.9%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2012
$7,118 (+2.0%)
$573,100 + $64,100
$637,200
2011
$6,981 (+2.6%)
$578,000 + $62,500
$640,500
2010
$6,804 (+4.1%)
$589,800 + $63,800
$653,600
2009
$6,539
$601,800 + $54,700
$656,500
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,817
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2204322S
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
Directions: Quinobequin Road or Beacon Street to Carlton Road to Rokeby Road
UnparsedAddress: 53 Rokeby Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,817
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2204322S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Television In Lower Level Family Room
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
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