Wonderful 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Cape located a few blocks from the NEW Zervas Elementary School! This home has been thoughtfully renovated on all 3 levels. 2017: Chimney and front stairs rebuilt. 2014: New storm doors, as well as bathroom vanities and mirrors. 2013: 2nd floor headers raised and doors replaced on upstairs bedroom and bath, Kitchen remodeled, Bedroom in basement added with egress, the sewer line,washer and dryer, water heater, and shower valves were replaced and the entire house insulated, Leaf Guard gutter installed, lot re-graded and landscaped, bluestone walk and patio, Andersen windows throughout installed, pillars and railing replaced front and back. 2012: added vents and new toilets in both bathrooms, fenced in yard. Roof is young, pleasant screened-in porch and central air. A fantastic home and neighborhood await you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$984Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Marjorie Kern• Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Marjorie Gold• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Charming Sunny Cape on Beautiful Corner Property On Quiet Tree-Lined Street in Waban. Three Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms, Hardwood Floors Throughout, Central Air, Underground Sprinklers, New Roof, Whole House Powered Generator. Lovely Screened-in Porch Adjacent to Attached Garage. Fantastic Location- Walk to Zervas Elementary, Cold Spring Park, Newton Highlands Village and "T"! Won't Last!!!
Public Records
Jul 31, 2008
Sold
$702,200
$367/sq ft
MLS PIN #70767884
Jul 31, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2008
Sold
$702,200
$367/sq ft
Jun 23, 2008
Contingent
—
May 28, 2008
Listed
$679,000
$355/sq ft
This charming home has been lovingly cared for and awaits your personal touch. Beautifully sited on lovely level lot with mature plantings. Open floor plan, fireplaced living room, formal dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, den/office can be 4th bedroom. Full basement with fireplace. Moments to Zervas School, shops. All systems are updated. 200 AMP, A/C, heated driveway, 2006 gas fired generator.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,959 (+3.8%)
$1,385,600 + $261,400
$1,647,000
2025
$15,372 (+3.4%)
$1,319,600 + $249,000
$1,568,600
2024
$14,864 (+6.2%)
$1,281,200 + $241,700
$1,522,900
2023
$13,993 (+4.5%)
$988,200 + $386,400
$1,374,600
2022
$13,390 (+3.6%)
$915,000 + $357,800
$1,272,800
2021
$12,921 (+3.1%)
$863,200 + $337,600
$1,200,800
2020
$12,536 (+6.9%)
$863,200 + $337,600
$1,200,800
2019
$11,726 (+14.0%)
$838,100 + $284,000
$1,122,100
2018
$10,284 (+3.1%)
$692,000 + $258,500
$950,500
2017
$9,971 (+4.6%)
$652,800 + $243,900
$896,700
2016
$9,536 (+4.9%)
$610,100 + $227,900
$838,000
2015
$9,093 (−0.7%)
$570,200 + $213,000
$783,200
2014
$9,158 (+24.5%)
$523,600 + $232,000
$755,600
2013
$7,358 (+2.9%)
$523,600 + $116,800
$640,400
2012
$7,153 (+3.2%)
$523,600 + $116,800
$640,400
2011
$6,933 (+2.6%)
$525,100 + $111,000
$636,100
2010
$6,757 (+2.4%)
$535,800 + $113,300
$649,100
2009
$6,597
$546,700 + $115,600
$662,300
Tax history for 74 Puritan Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,959 (+3.8%)
$1,385,600 + $261,400
$1,647,000
2025
$15,372 (+3.4%)
$1,319,600 + $249,000
$1,568,600
2024
$14,864 (+6.2%)
$1,281,200 + $241,700
$1,522,900
2023
$13,993 (+4.5%)
$988,200 + $386,400
$1,374,600
2022
$13,390 (+3.6%)
$915,000 + $357,800
$1,272,800
2021
$12,921 (+3.1%)
$863,200 + $337,600
$1,200,800
2020
$12,536 (+6.9%)
$863,200 + $337,600
$1,200,800
2019
$11,726 (+14.0%)
$838,100 + $284,000
$1,122,100
2018
$10,284 (+3.1%)
$692,000 + $258,500
$950,500
2017
$9,971 (+4.6%)
$652,800 + $243,900
$896,700
2016
$9,536 (+4.9%)
$610,100 + $227,900
$838,000
2015
$9,093 (−0.7%)
$570,200 + $213,000
$783,200
2014
$9,158 (+24.5%)
$523,600 + $232,000
$755,600
2013
$7,358 (+2.9%)
$523,600 + $116,800
$640,400
2012
$7,153 (+3.2%)
$523,600 + $116,800
$640,400
2011
$6,933 (+2.6%)
$525,100 + $111,000
$636,100
2010
$6,757 (+2.4%)
$535,800 + $113,300
$649,100
2009
$6,597
$546,700 + $115,600
$662,300
*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
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,770
Year built
1934
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2447150S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 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, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, 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, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon or Woodward to Beethoven to Puritan
UnparsedAddress: 74 Puritan Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,770
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1934
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2447150S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier
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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