Sun-filled Colonial with beautiful natural light throughout, set on a flat lot with a landscaped backyard featuring seasonal plantings, spacious deck, and swing set—perfect for outdoor living and entertaining. A renovated eat-in kitchen offers white shaker cabinetry, high-end stainless steel appliances including a Viking gas range, and seamless flow to the backyard. The first floor also features a dining room, front-to-back living room, half bath and large den/playroom with a skylight. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths, including a primary bedroom with beautiful bath, plus dedicated open office space with skylights and windows with westerly views. Additional highlights include central air conditioning (2017) and a new roof (2025). Ideally located near Bullough’s Pond with convenient access to Newtonville shops and restaurants, Newton North High School, the Newton Public Library, Commonwealth Ave Carriage Lane, Crystal Lake and Newton Centre. Offer deadline in firm remarks.
For sale
$1,699,000
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
4beds
2,151sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1923
7,425 Square Feet Lot
$1,667,900 Zestimate®
$790/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sun-filled colonialSpacious deckDining roomRenovated eat-in kitchenWhite shaker cabinetryFlat lotBeautiful natural light throughout
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Listed by:
The Margie and Jon Team 617-939-7800,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-332-1400,
Marjorie Kern 617-939-7800
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73517360
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 173.78
- Dimensions: 14.58 x 11.92
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 116.19
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 9.75
Bedroom 4
- Area: 80.16
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 8.08
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 118.17
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 9.92
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 61.15
- Dimensions: 9.92 x 6.17
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 137.89
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 11.33
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 109.24
- Dimensions: 11.92 x 9.17
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 306.25
- Dimensions: 25 x 12.25
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Den
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,151
- Total interior livable area: 2,151 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,151
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Screens
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 7,425 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 686753
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Bulloughs Pond
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $790/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,492,000
- Annual tax amount: $14,466
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,667,900
$1.58M - $1.75M
$6,484/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000+47.7%$790/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73517360 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2020 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
Source: The Realty Concierge #72677869 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
Source: The Realty Concierge #72677869 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2016 | Sold | $1,150,000$535/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2016 | Pending sale | $1,150,000$535/sqft |
Source: Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty #71994683 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2016 | Price change | $1,150,000-3.8%$535/sqft |
Source: Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty #71994683 Report a problem | ||
| 4/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+324.6%$556/sqft |
Source: Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty #71994683 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/1991 | Sold | $281,450$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,934 +3.4% | $1,421,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $13,473 +5.1% | $1,380,400 +9.7% |
| 2023 | $12,815 +4.5% | $1,258,800 +8% |
| 2022 | $12,262 +3.6% | $1,165,600 +6% |
| 2021 | $11,832 +3.1% | $1,099,600 |
| 2020 | $11,480 +9.2% | $1,099,600 +9.3% |
| 2019 | $10,511 +5.6% | $1,005,800 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $9,953 +3.1% | $919,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $9,650 +4.6% | $867,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,229 +4.9% | $811,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $8,799 +0.3% | $757,900 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $8,775 +5.5% | $724,000 |
| 2013 | $8,319 +2.9% | $724,000 |
| 2012 | $8,087 +2.7% | $724,000 +0.2% |
| 2011 | $7,872 +3% | $722,200 -1.7% |
| 2010 | $7,645 +2.4% | $734,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $7,464 +2.7% | $749,400 |
| 2008 | $7,269 -1.4% | $749,400 -5.1% |
| 2007 | $7,370 +2.7% | $789,900 +3% |
| 2006 | $7,178 +3.7% | $766,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $6,924 +2.6% | $730,400 +10.3% |
| 2004 | $6,751 +4.6% | $661,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $6,454 +9.9% | $591,000 |
| 2002 | $5,875 +19.9% | $591,000 +45.4% |
| 2000 | $4,901 +4.8% | $406,400 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $4,678 | $369,800 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Cabot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Cabot
- Middle: Bigelow/Day Buffer
- High: Nnhs
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02460
- Newton Centre
- 26 Berkshire Rd
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