Newton Center. Located just a block from Crystal Lake & nestled on a generous 8,068 sq ft lot, this stunning 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom shingle & stone style home offers comfort & elegance. Spanning over 3,031 sq ft of living space, this home welcomes you with a warm living room, complete with a cozy fireplace & coffered ceilings as well as an inviting sitting room & formal dining area. Culinary enthusiasts will adore the updated kitchen, equipped with top-of-the-line Wolfe oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, & Miele microwave/steam oven leading to a bright family room with skylights that leads to a yard with bluestone patios. Upstairs, find a primary suite with fireplace,sauna & soaking tub alongside 2 well-appointed bedrooms + an add'l full bath. The3rd floor surprises with 2 more bedrooms, while the lower level features a playroom. Carport parking. Recent updates include a newer roof (2007), furnace (2020) & fence (2020) & most windows Close to schools, shops, T and more!
Sold for $2,200,000
$2,200,000
26 Saxon Rd, Newton, MA 02461
5beds
3,131sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
8,068 Square Feet Lot
$2,240,400 Zestimate®
$703/sqft
$5,528 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,240,400
$2.06M - $2.42M
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Cozy fireplaceInviting sitting roomUpdated kitchenBlock from crystal lakeFormal dining areaYard with bluestone patiosPrimary suite with fireplace
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Listed by:
Jamie Genser 617-515-5152,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline 617-731-2447
Bought with:
Vrushali Phirke
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73381406
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Exterior Access
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Skylight, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Office, Play Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Bamboo
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,131
- Total interior livable area: 3,131 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,670
- Finished area below ground: 461
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 8,068 Square Feet
Details
- Foundation area: 0
- Parcel number: S:52 B:017 L:0011,694646
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $703/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,617,400
- Annual tax amount: $15,851
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $2,200,000+5%$703/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73381406 Report a problem | ||
| 5/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000$669/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73381406 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,851 +3.4% | $1,617,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,326 +5.4% | $1,570,300 +10% |
| 2023 | $14,534 +4.5% | $1,427,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $13,906 +3.6% | $1,321,900 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,419 +3.1% | $1,247,100 |
| 2020 | $13,020 +2.9% | $1,247,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $12,653 +4.4% | $1,210,800 +8.1% |
| 2018 | $12,118 +3.1% | $1,120,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $11,749 +4.5% | $1,056,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,238 +4.9% | $987,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $10,715 +0.8% | $922,900 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $10,633 +5.5% | $877,300 |
| 2013 | $10,080 +2.9% | $877,300 |
| 2012 | $9,799 +3% | $877,300 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $9,509 +2.6% | $872,400 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,267 +4.3% | $890,200 -0.2% |
| 2009 | $8,883 +4.5% | $891,900 +1.7% |
| 2008 | $8,503 +3.3% | $876,600 -0.7% |
| 2007 | $8,233 +2.7% | $882,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,019 +3.7% | $856,700 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,735 +3% | $815,900 +10.8% |
| 2004 | $7,513 +4.6% | $736,600 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,182 +9.9% | $657,700 |
| 2002 | $6,538 +3.2% | $657,700 +25.3% |
| 2000 | $6,333 +4.8% | $525,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,044 | $477,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice
- Middle: Brown
- High: 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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