An absolute gem!!! Nestled in a quiet, highly sought-after neighborhood of Waban, this recently renovated, move in ready home has an abundance of charm. As if out of a story book, a white picket fence and a quaint stone well invite you into a sun-filled home with original character and a touch of modern. Complete with a master suite, dedicated second floor laundry room, magnificent heated sun room, fire-placed living room, and beautifully finished lower level with playroom and gym, this home truly has it all! Talk about location! You will be just steps away from top-rated Zervas Elementary School, Cold Spring Park’s hiking trails, and Richardson Field’s playground! This is a rare find, and this opportunity will not last long! For more pictures and a virtual tour, be sure to visit the listing website (73puritan. com).
Single-familyProperty Type
1938Year Built
10,414 sq ftLot Size
$697Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Steven Wolberg• Oakland Properties, Inc.
Bought with Wyndham Flaherty• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Sunny, Spacious Country Cape on Beautiful, Landscaped Corner Lot with Lovely Patio; Four Bedrooms with Closets Galore; Three Full Bathrooms; Optional 1st Floor Bedroom Suite or Family Room; Fire-placed Living Room Opens to Heated Sun Room Overlooking Garden; Lower Level Rec. Room; Pristine Condition with lots of Character and Charm; Oak Floors Throughout; Central Air; Sprinkler System; Two Car Garage; Fabulous Waban Location- Steps to Zervas Elementary, Richardson Playground and Cold Spring Park! Walk to Waban "T",Newton Highlands Village and Crystal Lake! A REAL WINNER!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,839 (+12.0%)
$1,239,800 + $1,014,000
$2,253,800
2025
$19,507 (+14.3%)
$1,180,800 + $809,700
$1,990,500
2024
$17,070 (+5.1%)
$1,146,400 + $602,600
$1,749,000
2023
$16,241 (+4.5%)
$881,900 + $713,500
$1,595,400
2022
$15,540 (+3.6%)
$816,600 + $660,600
$1,477,200
2021
$14,995 (+3.2%)
$770,400 + $623,200
$1,393,600
2020
$14,525 (+2.9%)
$770,400 + $620,900
$1,391,300
2019
$14,116 (+6.6%)
$748,000 + $602,800
$1,350,800
2018
$13,243 (+3.1%)
$680,600 + $543,300
$1,223,900
2017
$12,839 (+19.9%)
$642,100 + $512,500
$1,154,600
2016
$10,705 (+4.9%)
$600,100 + $340,600
$940,700
2015
$10,208 (+1.1%)
$560,800 + $318,400
$879,200
2014
$10,096 (+5.5%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2013
$9,571 (+2.9%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2012
$9,305 (+3.7%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2011
$8,973 (+2.6%)
$517,400 + $305,800
$823,200
2010
$8,744 (+2.4%)
$528,000 + $312,000
$840,000
2009
$8,537
$538,800 + $318,300
$857,100
Tax history for 73 Puritan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,839 (+12.0%)
$1,239,800 + $1,014,000
$2,253,800
2025
$19,507 (+14.3%)
$1,180,800 + $809,700
$1,990,500
2024
$17,070 (+5.1%)
$1,146,400 + $602,600
$1,749,000
2023
$16,241 (+4.5%)
$881,900 + $713,500
$1,595,400
2022
$15,540 (+3.6%)
$816,600 + $660,600
$1,477,200
2021
$14,995 (+3.2%)
$770,400 + $623,200
$1,393,600
2020
$14,525 (+2.9%)
$770,400 + $620,900
$1,391,300
2019
$14,116 (+6.6%)
$748,000 + $602,800
$1,350,800
2018
$13,243 (+3.1%)
$680,600 + $543,300
$1,223,900
2017
$12,839 (+19.9%)
$642,100 + $512,500
$1,154,600
2016
$10,705 (+4.9%)
$600,100 + $340,600
$940,700
2015
$10,208 (+1.1%)
$560,800 + $318,400
$879,200
2014
$10,096 (+5.5%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2013
$9,571 (+2.9%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2012
$9,305 (+3.7%)
$515,200 + $317,800
$833,000
2011
$8,973 (+2.6%)
$517,400 + $305,800
$823,200
2010
$8,744 (+2.4%)
$528,000 + $312,000
$840,000
2009
$8,537
$538,800 + $318,300
$857,100
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,321
Year built
1938
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2552473S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Jan 31, 2025 • Final
Building permit - app (10/23)
Construct a two-story addition on the right side of the house to include a family room, kitchen, and a primary bedroom with a bathroom. Add a second-story dormer for an additional bedroom and finish the basement of the new area for use as a gym and bedroom. Remove and reconstruct the front entry porch on top of the existing masonry stairs.
Addition
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Basement
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Radon Remediation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon or Woodward to Beethoven Avenue. Puritan is off Beethoven Ave on the corner of Winslow Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 73 Puritan Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,321
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2552473S
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 • 0.1mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
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