For sale

Price cut: $9K (9/9)

$2,449,000

56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459

6beds

7,794sqft

$15,045/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1955

10,009 Square Feet Lot

$2,402,800 Zestimate^®

$314/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Custom koi pondFully finished lower levelBeautifully renovated master bathroomRenovated homeCedar walk-in closetGenerous storage areas throughoutIdeal floor plan

Prime Newton South Location, this renovated home offers an ideal floor plan and is just minutes from top-rated schools. The main level of living space flows seamlessly and offers direct access to the back deck as well as a 2nd master bedroom on the first floor. Upstairs, you will find multiple bedrooms including a beautifully renovated Master Bathroom. 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. Generous storage areas throughout. EV charger in the garage. Solar Panels are paid off! This house has everything! the seller will consider all offers above $2,480,000.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Forced Air, Baseboard

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Features

Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Basement: Full,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: 8
Parking features: Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 6

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Sprinkler System

Lot

Size: 10,009 Square Feet
Features: Other

Details

Parcel number: 705966
Zoning: SR2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame, Stone
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition

Year built: 1955

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Green energy

Energy generation: Solar

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Other

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $314/sqft
Tax assessed value: $2,323,400
Annual tax amount: $21,632
Date on market: 8/5/2026

Estimated market value

$2,402,800

$2.28M - $2.52M

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/9/2026	Price change	$2,449,000-0.4%$314/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73559756 Report a problem
8/27/2026	Price change	$2,458,000-0.7%$315/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73559756 Report a problem
8/18/2026	Price change	$2,475,000-0.8%$318/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73559756 Report a problem
8/13/2026	Price change	$2,495,000-12.5%$320/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73559756 Report a problem
8/5/2026	Listed for sale	$2,850,000+54.1%$366/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73559756 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