This landmark Tudor Revival, is sited on a knoll on 3/4 acre with frontage on Holly, Dorset and Metacomet. Designed by noted architect, Felix A Burton in 1927, it features a cross shaped building footprint providing light from three exposures in major rooms. Architectural details include wood paneling, beautiful windows, curved staircase, four fireplaces. House, updated in recent years with newer baths, kitchen and HVAC , is surrounded by patios and terraces. Near Waban Village, Angier School.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$43,562 (+3.8%)
$1,682,500 + $2,813,100
$4,495,600
2025
$41,959 (+3.4%)
$1,602,400 + $2,679,100
$4,281,500
2024
$40,570 (+1.9%)
$1,555,700 + $2,601,100
$4,156,800
2023
$39,804 (+4.5%)
$1,203,200 + $2,706,800
$3,910,000
2022
$38,087 (+3.6%)
$1,114,100 + $2,506,300
$3,620,400
2021
$36,751 (+3.1%)
$1,051,000 + $2,364,500
$3,415,500
2020
$35,658 (+2.9%)
$1,051,000 + $2,364,500
$3,415,500
2019
$34,652 (−3.6%)
$1,020,400 + $2,295,600
$3,316,000
2018
$35,944 (+3.1%)
$934,900 + $2,387,100
$3,322,000
2017
$34,850 (+8.2%)
$882,000 + $2,252,000
$3,134,000
2016
$32,211 (+7.8%)
$824,300 + $2,006,200
$2,830,500
2015
$29,874 (+18.9%)
$770,400 + $1,802,700
$2,573,100
2014
$25,130 (−10.8%)
$594,900 + $1,478,500
$2,073,400
2013
$28,169 (+2.9%)
$594,900 + $1,856,700
$2,451,600
2012
$27,384 (+3.9%)
$594,900 + $1,856,700
$2,451,600
2011
$26,350 (+2.6%)
$583,200 + $1,834,200
$2,417,400
2010
$25,678 (+2.1%)
$595,100 + $1,871,600
$2,466,700
2009
$25,159
$607,200 + $1,918,800
$2,526,000
Tax history for 8 Holly Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$43,562 (+3.8%)
$1,682,500 + $2,813,100
$4,495,600
2025
$41,959 (+3.4%)
$1,602,400 + $2,679,100
$4,281,500
2024
$40,570 (+1.9%)
$1,555,700 + $2,601,100
$4,156,800
2023
$39,804 (+4.5%)
$1,203,200 + $2,706,800
$3,910,000
2022
$38,087 (+3.6%)
$1,114,100 + $2,506,300
$3,620,400
2021
$36,751 (+3.1%)
$1,051,000 + $2,364,500
$3,415,500
2020
$35,658 (+2.9%)
$1,051,000 + $2,364,500
$3,415,500
2019
$34,652 (−3.6%)
$1,020,400 + $2,295,600
$3,316,000
2018
$35,944 (+3.1%)
$934,900 + $2,387,100
$3,322,000
2017
$34,850 (+8.2%)
$882,000 + $2,252,000
$3,134,000
2016
$32,211 (+7.8%)
$824,300 + $2,006,200
$2,830,500
2015
$29,874 (+18.9%)
$770,400 + $1,802,700
$2,573,100
2014
$25,130 (−10.8%)
$594,900 + $1,478,500
$2,073,400
2013
$28,169 (+2.9%)
$594,900 + $1,856,700
$2,451,600
2012
$27,384 (+3.9%)
$594,900 + $1,856,700
$2,451,600
2011
$26,350 (+2.6%)
$583,200 + $1,834,200
$2,417,400
2010
$25,678 (+2.1%)
$595,100 + $1,871,600
$2,466,700
2009
$25,159
$607,200 + $1,918,800
$2,526,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Bedroom, Bathroom, Great Room, Mud Room, Media Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,502
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.77
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $55,560
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street to Holly Road
UnparsedAddress: 8 Holly Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 7.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,594
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2750311S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
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