56 Bennington St
Newton, MA 02458
Newtonville- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,961 sqft (on 0.31 acres)
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,961 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
Climate Control
Heating & Cooling
Price/Sqft
$688
Listed
67 days ago
Local Information
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About this House
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.
Home Details for 56 Bennington St
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Interior Details Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1961 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker ConnectionAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice MakerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,Second FloorRefrigeratorWasher |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Window: Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood, Tile, Flooring Wood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - Enclosed, PatioExterior: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden, Stone WallFoundation: StoneGarden |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached,Off Street,Paved |
Frontage Road Frontage: Public, Dead EndResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1961 |
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Days on Market: 67 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1880 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Bungalow,Craftsman |
Building Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Not Included in Sale: Diningroom Chandelier, Second Floor Curtains, Some Garden Plants.Parcel Number: 682868 |
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Price List Price: $1,350,000Price Per Sqft: $688 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri May 29 2026 |
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MLS Status: Under Agreement |
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Direction & Address City: Newton |
School Information Elementary School: UnderwoodJr High / Middle School: BigelowHigh School: North |
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Listing Agent Listing ID: 73524268 |
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Building Area Building Area: 1961 Square Feet |
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Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, SidewalksNot Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 0.31 acres |
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Listing Terms: Contract |
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Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat |
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BasementMls Number: 73524268Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1961 |
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Public TransportationShoppingParkHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolSidewalks |
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Ezra Stillman, (617) 721-7007
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Amy Stillman, (508) 272-3972
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73524268
Also Listed on MLS PIN.
Market trends in Newton
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$17.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$619
$17MoM
Available listings
321
23MoM
Price History for 56 Bennington St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 05/29/2026 | $1,350,000 | Pending | MLS PIN #73524268 |
| 05/26/2026 | $1,350,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73524268 |
| 06/24/2016 | $1,000,000 | Sold | N/A |
| 05/04/2016 | $849,000 | Listed For Sale | Agent Provided |
| 09/06/1991 | $230,000 | Sold | N/A |
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Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $13,703 |
| Assessment | $1,398,300 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 56 Bennington St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.40 | Single-Family Home | $1,128,000 | 11/20/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,563 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $880,000 | 11/07/25 | 5 | 4.5 | 3,899 | |
0.09 | Single-Family Home | $1,540,000 | 07/15/26 | 4 | 3 | 2,936 | |
0.52 | Single-Family Home | $1,060,000 | 09/26/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,536 | |
0.45 | Single-Family Home | $1,300,000 | 05/13/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,877 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $1,675,000 | 11/24/25 | 5 | 3.5 | 3,452 | |
0.19 | Single-Family Home | $2,160,000 | 05/28/26 | 4 | 3 | 4,214 | |
0.32 | Single-Family Home | $1,315,000 | 03/27/26 | 4 | 2 | 2,991 | |
0.55 | Single-Family Home | $965,000 | 10/02/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,560 |
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What Locals Say about Newtonville
At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.
93 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say there are sidewalks
90 % Say people would walk alone at night
89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
83 % Say parking is easy
77 % Say there's wildlife
76 % Say kids play outside
73 % Say car is needed
73 % Say there's holiday spirit
71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
67 % Say streets are well-lit
62 % Say neighbors are friendly
60 % Say it's quiet
57 % Say yards are well-kept
48 % Say there are community events
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Ezra Stillman, Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Agent Phone: (617) 721-7007
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56 Bennington St, Newton, MA 02458 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,961 sqft single-family home built in 1880. 56 Bennington St is located in Newtonville, Newton. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on May 26, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73524268.

