Delightful Arts and Crafts style Bungalow perched on a knoll on a dead-end, tree-lined side street in Newton Corner. Gorgeous and unusual original craftsman details throughout. Large living room with fireplace, dining room with bay-window and pantry connects to remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, eating bar, cooking island, dining area and exterior access to patio and huge rear yard. Half bath on main level. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and study (used to be 4 bedrooms but a wall was taken down to create study). Modern full bathroom. Sky-lit primary bedroom, and laundry on this level. Basement has plenty of storage, and modern utilities and equipment. Hi-efficiency heating and AC systems. Two-car detached garage. Lot is over 13,600sf in an MR1 zone. Expansion possibilities or second attached unit might be built. Buyers to do due diligence. Convenient to the Pike, express bus, Newton Corner. Great commuter location. Fantastic opportunity.
Pending
$1,350,000
56 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458
3beds
1,961sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
0.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$688/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car detached garagePerched on a knollDining areaEating barOriginal craftsman details throughoutDead-end tree-lined side streetCooking island
- 36 days |
- 127 |
- 5 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ezra Stillman 617-721-7007,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,
Amy Stillman 508-272-3972
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73524268
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 117
- Dimensions: 13 x 9
Bedroom 3
- Features: Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wood
- Level: Second
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: First
- Area: 20
- Dimensions: 5 x 4
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
- Level: First
- Area: 224
- Dimensions: 16 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Gas Stove, Peninsula
- Level: First
- Area: 299
- Dimensions: 23 x 13
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
- Area: 294
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Heating
- Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
Features
- Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Foyer, Study, Loft, Internet Available - Broadband
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Windows: Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,961
- Total interior livable area: 1,961 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,961
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone Wall
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 682868
- Zoning: MR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $688/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,468,200
- Annual tax amount: $14,227
- Date on market: 5/26/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Exclusions: Diningroom Chandelier, Second Floor Curtains, Some Garden Plants.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$4,570/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$688/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524268 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,350,000+35%$688/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524268 Report a problem | ||
| 6/24/2016 | Sold | $1,000,000+17.8%$510/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $849,000+269.1%$433/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71999421 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/1991 | Sold | $230,000$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,703 +3.4% | $1,398,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $13,250 +6% | $1,357,600 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $12,497 +4.5% | $1,227,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $11,958 +3.6% | $1,136,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $11,539 +3.1% | $1,072,400 |
| 2020 | $11,196 +2.9% | $1,072,400 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,881 +6.2% | $1,041,200 +10% |
| 2018 | $10,245 +3.1% | $946,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $9,933 +27.8% | $893,300 +30.8% |
| 2016 | $7,773 +4.9% | $683,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $7,411 +0.5% | $638,300 +4.9% |
| 2014 | $7,375 +5.5% | $608,500 |
| 2013 | $6,992 +2.9% | $608,500 |
| 2012 | $6,797 +4.8% | $608,500 +2.3% |
| 2011 | $6,486 +13.8% | $595,000 +8.7% |
| 2010 | $5,698 +2.4% | $547,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $5,564 +2.7% | $558,600 |
| 2008 | $5,418 +4.2% | $558,600 +0.3% |
| 2007 | $5,198 +2.7% | $557,100 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,063 +3.7% | $540,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,883 +1.5% | $515,100 +9.2% |
| 2004 | $4,813 +4.6% | $471,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,601 +9.9% | $421,300 |
| 2002 | $4,188 +3.6% | $421,300 +25.7% |
| 2000 | $4,041 +4.8% | $335,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,857 | $304,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Newtonville
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Underwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Underwood
- Middle: Bigelow
- High: North
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02458
- Newtonville
- 56 Bennington St
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