Set on over 12,000 sq foot lot on a cul-de-sac in the desirable village of Waban, this 1940's brick front colonial features pride of ownership, inside & out. Maintaining the era of the home, there is a formal dining room, front to back living room w/working wood burning fireplace & a sunroom. A 2002 addition to the home offers another living area/family room with beautiful sunlight, cathedral ceiling, skylights & extends the lovely kitchen with open island. Eat-in-kitchen, pantry, mudroom & half bath round out this level. On the 2nd floor there are 3 generous sized bedrooms, including the primary which has a walk-in closet. 2 full baths, 1 with jetted tub & central air on this level. The partially finished basement has a wood burning fireplace, knotty pine walls & has multiple uses. The lovely yard is accessed from the family room, with a deck and a fully fenced yard, & extended beyond is a side yard with large storage shed. A 1 car garage & plenty of parking! Come see for yourself!
Sold for $1,600,000
$1,600,000
43 Palmer Rd, Newton, MA 02468
3beds
2,447sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,658,100 Zestimate®
$654/sqft
$4,634 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,658,100
$1.58M - $1.74M
$4,634/mo
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Working wood burning fireplaceCathedral ceilingFormal dining roomPartially finished basementHalf bathPlenty of parkingJetted tub
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Listed by:
Sherri Quist 617-359-1191,
Compass 617-752-6845
Bought with:
Samantha Berdinka
Engel & Volkers Boston
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73497813
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 252
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 14 x 21
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 19 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 288
- Dimensions: 12 x 24
Office
- Features: Fireplace
- Level: Basement
- Area: 242
- Dimensions: 11 x 22
Heating
- Hot Water, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Office, Den, Mud Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,447
- Total interior livable area: 2,447 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,447
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 691079
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: Waban
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $1,600,000-4.5%$654/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $1,675,000-1.4%$685/sqft |
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| 4/22/2026 | Price change | $1,699,000-2.9%$694/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Price change | $1,749,000-2.8%$715/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000$735/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,104 +3.4% | $1,643,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,571 +6% | $1,595,400 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $14,687 +4.5% | $1,442,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $14,053 +3.6% | $1,335,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,560 +3.1% | $1,260,200 |
| 2020 | $13,156 +2.9% | $1,260,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $12,786 +4.3% | $1,223,500 +8% |
| 2018 | $12,257 +3.1% | $1,132,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $11,884 +4.6% | $1,068,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,366 +4.9% | $998,800 +7% |
| 2015 | $10,838 -0.2% | $933,500 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $10,864 +5.5% | $896,400 |
| 2013 | $10,300 +2.9% | $896,400 |
| 2012 | $10,013 +2.6% | $896,400 +0.1% |
| 2011 | $9,761 +2.6% | $895,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,513 +2.4% | $913,800 -2% |
| 2009 | $9,287 +2.7% | $932,400 |
| 2008 | $9,044 -2.8% | $932,400 -6.5% |
| 2007 | $9,304 +2.7% | $997,200 +3% |
| 2006 | $9,062 +3.7% | $968,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,742 +0.9% | $922,100 +8.6% |
| 2004 | $8,663 +21.3% | $849,300 +29.9% |
| 2003 | $7,141 +9.9% | $653,900 |
| 2002 | $6,500 +1.4% | $653,900 +23.1% |
| 2000 | $6,409 +4.8% | $531,400 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,116 | $483,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Waban
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Angier Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Angier
- 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02468
- Waban
- 43 Palmer Rd
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