56 Cynthia Rd, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$2,850,000
$2,429,000
Est. $14,285/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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About this home
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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Property History
Market Insights
5
Price Changes
35.1%
Price Range
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Price Reduced
Sep 15, 2026
$2,429,000
$20,000
(-0.82%)
From $2,449,000 to $2,429,000 (-0.8%)
Price Reduced
Sep 9, 2026
$2,449,000
$9,000
(-0.37%)
From $2,458,000 to $2,449,000 (-0.4%)
Price Reduced
Aug 27, 2026
$2,458,000
$17,000
(-0.69%)
From $2,475,000 to $2,458,000 (-0.7%)
Price Reduced
Aug 18, 2026
$2,475,000
$20,000
(-0.8%)
From $2,495,000 to $2,475,000 (-0.8%)
Price Reduced
Aug 13, 2026
$2,495,000
$355,000
(-12.46%)
From $2,850,000 to $2,495,000 (-12.5%)
Listed for Sale
Aug 5, 2026
$2,850,000
Original listing
Agent: Sean Rose
Office: City Realty Group
Previous Transaction - MLS #73436820
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Mar 26, 2026
$1,850,000
MLS #73436820
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/15/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,429,000 | $20,000 | - | From $2,449,000 to $2,429,000 (-0.8%) |
| 09/09/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,449,000 | $9,000 | - | From $2,458,000 to $2,449,000 (-0.4%) |
| 08/27/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,458,000 | $17,000 | - | From $2,475,000 to $2,458,000 (-0.7%) |
| 08/18/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,475,000 | $20,000 | - | From $2,495,000 to $2,475,000 (-0.8%) |
| 08/13/2026 | ↓ Price Reduced | $2,495,000 | $355,000 | - | From $2,850,000 to $2,495,000 (-12.5%) |
| 08/05/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,850,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/26/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,850,000 | - | - | MLS #73436820 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $21,632 | $2,323,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$21,632
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,323,400
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1955
Living Area
7,794 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
12
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
4
Basement
Full, Sump Pump
Laundry
None
Features
Sauna/steam/hot Tub
Exterior
Construction
Frame, Stone
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
None
Features
Deck - Composite, Patio, Sprinkler System
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck - Composite, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces
8
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$21,632
Assessed Value
$2,323,400
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
41 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1955
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
7,794 sq ft
Total Rooms
12
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
5,697 sq ft above grade
2,097 sq ft below grade
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck - Composite, Patio
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (5)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (2)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Sump Pump
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1955
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame, Stone
Roof:
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Baseboard
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck - Composite, Patio, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Deck - Composite, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
8
Parking Features:
Attached, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
4
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, Other
Nearby Schools
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.3%
Low
0.3%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
5.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.4 mi
Grades K-08
Brimmer + May School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
3.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
3.3 mi
Grades K-06
Learning Prep School
3.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
3.9 mi
Grades K-09
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.4 mi
|
#2 of 352
|
Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.5 mi
|
#25 of 352
|
Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.1 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
3.7 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.4 mi
|
#6 of 346
|
Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.8 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Newton Center
56 Cynthia Rd, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Sean Rose
Listing Office
City Realty Group
Office Phone
617-751-5119
Agent MLS ID
CN247068
Office MLS ID
NB1840
Listing Data Updated
Sep 15, 2026 10:10 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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