Deceivingly spacious, upgraded Cape in prime Auburndale location. Four bedrooms, expanded chef's kitchen with adjacent family room, hardwood floors, excellent condition, central air, two bonus rooms in a finished basement, replacement windows, large deck overlooking expansive yard, Near the Charles River for your kayaking pleasure. Walk to shops & commuter rail. Convenient to all major routes. MR1 zoning for possible expansion or development.
Sold for $1,299,000
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$1,299,000
68 Charles St, Newton, MA 02466
4beds
2baths
1,675sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1960
0.26 Acres Lot
$1,313,000 Zestimate®
$776/sqft
$5,133 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,313,000
$1.21M - $1.43M
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,675 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Detached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: NEWTS41B007L0008
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1960
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $776/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,065,600
- Annual tax amount: $10,443
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2025 | Sold | $1,299,000+116.9%$776/sqft |
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| 5/6/2012 | Listing removed | $599,000$358/sqft |
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| 3/20/2012 | Price change | $599,000-3.2%$358/sqft |
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| 2/18/2012 | Listed for sale | $619,000+240.1%$370/sqft |
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| 8/23/1993 | Sold | $182,000$109/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,443 +3.4% | $1,065,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,098 +3.5% | $1,034,600 +7.9% |
| 2023 | $9,760 +1.6% | $958,700 +5% |
| 2022 | $9,605 +3.6% | $913,000 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,268 +3.1% | $861,300 |
| 2020 | $8,992 -25.8% | $861,300 -25.7% |
| 2019 | $12,118 -3.2% | $1,159,600 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $12,523 +6.1% | $1,157,400 +9% |
| 2017 | $11,807 +6.5% | $1,061,800 +9% |
| 2016 | $11,085 +107.3% | $974,100 +111.5% |
| 2015 | $5,348 +0.6% | $460,600 +5% |
| 2014 | $5,317 +5.5% | $438,700 |
| 2013 | $5,041 +2.9% | $438,700 |
| 2012 | $4,900 +3% | $438,700 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $4,755 +2.6% | $436,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $4,633 +2.4% | $445,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,524 +2.7% | $454,200 |
| 2008 | $4,406 +4.7% | $454,200 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $4,210 | $451,200 |
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Neighborhood: Auburndale
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Williams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.1 mi
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02466
- Auburndale
- 68 Charles St