Steps to Newton South 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. 2 Large Master Bedrooms, one on each level. Stained Oak HW flooring throughout. Renovated Kitchen and Baths. 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 location, this home offers both comfort and room to grow.
For sale
$2,750,000
56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
6beds
7,794sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
10,009 Square Feet Lot
$2,737,800 Zestimate®
$353/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Custom koi pondFully finished lower levelRenovated kitchen and bathsGenerous storageCedar walk-in closetFlexible floor plan
- 4 days
- 428
- 8
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Sean Rose 617-997-8351,
City Realty Group 617-751-5119
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73595124
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,794
- Total interior livable area: 7,794 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,994
- Finished area below ground: 1,800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 10,009 Square Feet
- Features: Other
Details
- Parcel number: 705966
- Zoning: res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $353/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,323,400
- Annual tax amount: $21,632
- Date on market: 10/26/2026
Estimated market value
$2,737,800
$2.60M - $2.87M
$11,990/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,750,000+48.6%$353/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73595124 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $1,850,000-7.5%$237/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436820 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $1,999,000$256/sqft |
Source:  Douglas Elliman #73436820 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Contingent | $1,999,000$256/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436820 Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $1,999,000-12.9%$256/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436820 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000+83.2%$294/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73436820 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2012 | Sold | $1,252,500-10.2%$161/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/10/2012 | Listed for sale | $1,395,000-8.8%$179/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - #71335804 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2011 | Listing removed | $1,529,000$196/sqft |
Source: Lipof Real Estate Services Inc #71219031 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,529,000+295.6%$196/sqft |
Source: Lipof Real Estate Services Inc #71219031 Report a problem | ||
| 7/15/1988 | Sold | $386,500$50/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
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% |
| 2022 | $18,766 +3.6% | $1,783,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $18,107 +3.1% | $1,682,800 |
| 2020 | $17,568 +2.9% | $1,682,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $17,073 -1.9% | $1,633,800 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $17,410 +3.1% | $1,609,100 +6% |
| 2017 | $16,880 +4.6% | $1,518,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $16,145 +4.9% | $1,418,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $15,394 -1% | $1,325,900 +3.4% |
| 2014 | $15,548 +5.5% | $1,282,800 |
| 2013 | $14,739 -9.5% | $1,282,800 -12% |
| 2012 | $16,280 +5.2% | $1,457,500 +2.7% |
| 2011 | $15,476 +2.6% | $1,419,800 -2% |
| 2010 | $15,082 +2.4% | $1,448,800 -2% |
| 2009 | $14,725 +2.7% | $1,478,400 |
| 2008 | $14,340 +2.2% | $1,478,400 -1.7% |
| 2007 | $14,027 +2.7% | $1,503,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $13,662 +3.7% | $1,459,600 +5% |
| 2005 | $13,178 -1.4% | $1,390,100 +6.1% |
| 2004 | $13,363 +4.6% | $1,310,100 +12% |
| 2003 | $12,773 +9.9% | $1,169,700 |
| 2002 | $11,627 +66.1% | $1,169,700 +101.5% |
| 2000 | $7,002 +4.8% | $580,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,683 | $528,300 |
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