Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to own in Newton Highlands, just steps to the Green Line T! This lovingly-cared for colonial has been in the same family for 60+ years and is ready for its next owner to add their own personal touch! The 1st floor features a charming fire-placed living room, formal dining room, light-filled kitchen, 1/2 bath & a wonderful heated sunroom perfect for enjoying year-round, overlooking the yard. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms including a generous front-to-back primary w/2 closets, plus a spacious full bath & linen closet. Laundry & excellent storage space downstairs w/potential to finish the basement. Most major systems have been updated within the past 10-15 years. Level lot with fenced-in yard plus 1 car garage. Easy access to Route 9, 95, Eliot T, and all the shops, restaurants & amenities in the vibrant Highlands and on Needham St, plus Echo Bridge & nearby parks. Wonderful home in a fantastic commuter-friendly location; a must see!
Sold for $1,076,000
$1,076,000
53 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461
3beds
1,494sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
5,940 Square Feet Lot
$1,084,500 Zestimate®
$720/sqft
$4,221 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,084,500
$998,000 - $1.18M
$4,221/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$4,221/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$4,221/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,455/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,455/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Light-filled kitchenFormal dining roomGenerous front-to-back primaryOverlooking the yardWonderful heated sunroom
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Fleet Homes Group 617-831-1099,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000
Bought with:
Ning Sun
Phoenix Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73326299
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,494
- Total interior livable area: 1,494 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,494
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Frontage length: 65.00
Lot
- Size: 5,940 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:51 B:020 L:0014,693699
- Zoning: MR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, 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: $720/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $797,700
- Annual tax amount: $7,786
- Date on market: 1/13/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/7/2025 | Sold | $1,076,000+15.8%$720/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73326299 Report a problem | ||
| 1/23/2025 | Contingent | $929,000$622/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73326299 Report a problem | ||
| 1/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $929,000$622/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73326299 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,052 +3.4% | $821,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $7,786 +5.1% | $797,700 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $7,409 +4.5% | $727,800 +8% |
| 2022 | $7,089 +3.6% | $673,900 +6% |
| 2021 | $6,841 +3.1% | $635,800 |
| 2020 | $6,638 +2.9% | $635,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,451 +4.9% | $617,300 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $6,152 +3.1% | $568,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,965 +4.6% | $536,400 +7% |
| 2016 | $5,705 +4.9% | $501,300 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,439 +0.6% | $468,500 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $5,404 +5.5% | $445,900 |
| 2013 | $5,123 +2.9% | $445,900 |
| 2012 | $4,981 +0.3% | $445,900 -2.1% |
| 2011 | $4,965 +2.6% | $455,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $4,839 +7.4% | $464,800 +2.7% |
| 2009 | $4,506 +2.7% | $452,400 |
| 2008 | $4,388 -6.6% | $452,400 -10.1% |
| 2007 | $4,696 +2.7% | $503,300 +3% |
| 2006 | $4,573 +3.7% | $488,600 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,411 +11.7% | $465,300 +20.2% |
| 2004 | $3,948 +4.6% | $387,100 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,774 +9.9% | $345,600 |
| 2002 | $3,435 +7.6% | $345,600 +30.6% |
| 2000 | $3,191 +4.8% | $264,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,046 | $240,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Upper Falls
Nearby homes
- $1,153,0003 bd1 ba1.6k sqft47 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $1,112,9002 bd2 ba1.3k sqft59 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $1,241,4002 bd1 ba1.2k sqft59 Margaret Rd #0, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $1,182,2003 bd2 ba1.6k sqft58 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $877,2002 bd1 ba1k sqft45 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $1,215,9006 bd2 ba2.6k sqft56 Circuit Ave #58, Newton, MA 02461Off Market
- $1,293,3003 bd1 ba1.3k sqft56 Circuit Ave #1A, Newton Highlands, MA 02461Off Market
- $--3 bd1 ba999 sqft56 Circuit Ave #1, Newton Highlands, MA 02461Off Market
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zervas
- Middle: Oak Hill
- 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.
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,084,500
Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
Estimated market value
$1,084,500
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Newton Topics
