Welcome to 179 Woodcliff Rd, a 1926 Tudor Revival brimming with character and exquisite wood details, lovingly owned by the same family since 1969. Nestled on a picturesque lot in the coveted Newton Highlands neighborhood, this home offers a premier location near parks, shopping, the Green Line T, and just steps from elementary, middle, and high schools. Featuring 4 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, the home boasts spacious rooms and an inviting layout, perfect for restoration or modernization. The unfinished basement and walk-up attic provide possibilities for expansion, while a former garage on-site offers potential for rebuild. Enjoy serene moments on the charming screened-in porch, ideal for relaxing in comfort. This is a unique opportunity for developers or end users to create a masterpiece tailored to their vision while preserving the home's historic charm. Don't miss your chance to transform this classic Newton MA single-family into your dream home! - OFFERS DUE MONDAY 2/3 @ 5:00 PM
Sold for $1,152,000
$1,152,000
179 Woodcliff Rd, Newton, MA 02461
4beds
1,476sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$1,143,200 Zestimate®
$780/sqft
$4,523 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,143,200
$1.05M - $1.25M
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Picturesque lotCharming screened-in porchInviting layoutSpacious rooms
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Listed by:
Sherwood & Company Team 617-833-0036,
Compass 617-206-3333,
Blake Sherwood 617-833-0036
Bought with:
Liyuan Bai
Advisors Living - Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73329996
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 234
- Dimensions: 18 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Attic Access
- Level: Second
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: First
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 286
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Microwave, Range, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Wood, Concrete
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,476
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,476
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:81 B:022 L:0017,704290
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $780/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $811,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,919
- Date on market: 1/5/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2025 | Sold | $1,152,000+21.3%$780/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73329996 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2025 | Contingent | $950,000$644/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73329996 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $950,000$644/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73329996 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,190 +3.4% | $835,700 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,919 +5.4% | $811,400 +9.9% |
| 2023 | $7,514 +4.5% | $738,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $7,189 +3.6% | $683,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $6,937 +3.1% | $644,700 |
| 2020 | $6,731 +2.9% | $644,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,541 +5% | $625,900 +8.7% |
| 2018 | $6,228 +3.1% | $575,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,038 +4.6% | $543,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,775 +4.9% | $507,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,507 +2.7% | $474,300 +7.2% |
| 2014 | $5,362 +5.5% | $442,400 |
| 2013 | $5,083 +2.9% | $442,400 |
| 2012 | $4,942 +2.8% | $442,400 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $4,808 +2.6% | $441,100 -2% |
| 2010 | $4,686 +2.4% | $450,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,575 +2.7% | $459,300 |
| 2008 | $4,455 -0.7% | $459,300 -4.5% |
| 2007 | $4,487 | $480,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Upper Falls
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Countryside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside
- Middle: Charles/Oak
- High: Newton South
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Middlesex County
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- Newton Upper Falls
- 179 Woodcliff Rd
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