Nestled in Newton’s highly coveted Oak Hill neighborhood, this beautifully maintained home offers a flexible floor plan, perfect for today’s lifestyle, and is just minutes from top-rated schools. The main level of living space flows seamlessly and offers direct access to the back deck. Upstairs, a versatile bonus space provides endless possibilities: create an in-law suite, design a private home theatre, set up a gym or golf simulator, or tailor it to your needs. The fully finished lower level offers even more living area for guests, recreation, or work-from-home setups, complete with a cedar walk-in closet and sauna. Outdoors, the private backyard is a true retreat, featuring a custom koi pond, a block-and-paver patio with fire pit, and a direct gas line for your grill. With generous storage, exceptional maintenance by the current owners, and a prime Oak Hill location, this home offers both comfort and room to grow, ready to meet the needs of any stage of life.
Sold for $1,850,000
$1,850,000
56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
5beds
7,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,009 Square Feet Lot
$1,903,400 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$7,775 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,903,400
$1.81M - $2.00M
$7,775/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 22 hours ago
Listed by:
The Sarkis Team 617-875-4950,
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team 617-875-4950
Bought with:
The Sarkis Team
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - The Sarkis Team
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73436820
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Radiant
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Features
- Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wired for Sound
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,794
- Total interior livable area: 7,794 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,697
- Finished area below ground: 2,097
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Lot
- Size: 10,009 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: S:82 B:007 L:0064,705966
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, Other (See Remarks), Generator Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Generator Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Newton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $1,850,000-7.5%$237/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,999,000$256/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,999,000$256/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,999,000-12.9%$256/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+83.2%$294/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,836 +3.4% | $2,126,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $20,147 +2.7% | $2,064,200 +7.1% |
| 2023 | $19,612 +4.5% | $1,926,500 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oak Hill
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Memorial Spaulding Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mem Spaulding
- Middle: Oak Hill Ms
- High: Newton South Hs
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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Estimated market value
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02459
- Oak Hill
- 56 Cynthia Rd