56 Morse Rd, Newton, MA 02460
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OFF MARKET

56 Morse Rd
Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
  • 4 Beds
  • 3.5 Baths
  • 2,310 sqft

$1,936,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,580/mo*
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$1,936,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $11,580/mo*
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4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,310 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 56 Morse Rd.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1927
Living Area
2,310 sqft
Price/Sqft
$838
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

Exceptional opportunity to own this pristine light filled 4 bedroom 3.5 bath, center entrance colonial in choice Newtonville location. This home has been meticulously maintained and cared for by long time owner. Lovely entrance foyer with thru hall leading to gracious living room with fireplace, sun room and screened in porch. Open floor plan for bright updated expanded kitchen with breakfast bar, lots of cabinets and storage space which flow effortlessly into dining room. Convenient home office or homework area off kitchen. Primary bedroom suite is quite spacious w/ private bathroom and bonus room allowing for multiple possibilities. Create a library, home office or custom walk in closet. Three other spacious bedrooms and two updated additional baths are featured on second floor. Walk up attic offers expansion options. Attached one car garage with additional storage, full basement, first floor laundry, hardwood floors and small study on the second floor. Walk to commuter rail.
56 Morse Rd, Newton, MA 02460 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,310 sqft single-family home in Newtonville, built in 1927. It last sold for $1,600,000 on Jun 15, 2023 (7% above the $1,500,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,936,800, with a rent estimate of $5,894/month.

Home Details for 56 Morse Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Bulkhead,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2310 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric DryerAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: First Floor,Electric Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Hot Water,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Storm Window(s)Door: French DoorsFlooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlatePatio / Porch: ScreenedExterior: Porch - Screened, Rain GuttersFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1927
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Washer And Dryer, Shades In Living Room, Curtain Rods In Living RoomParcel Number: S:22 B:030 L:0016, 685710

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,500,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 19 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: NewtonCommunity: Newtonville
School Information
Elementary School: CabotHigh School: Newton North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2310 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7800 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&SListing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73094762

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingPoolTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPublic SchoolT-Station
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Suburban Boston Team, (617) 921-6860
Compass, (617) 752-6845
Bought with: The Yates Team, (617) 612-5714, Coldwell Banker Realty - Weston, (781) 894-5555
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73094762

Price History for 56 Morse Rd

DatePriceEventSource
06/15/2023$1,600,000Sold
MLS PIN #73094762
04/11/2023$1,500,000ContingentMLS PIN #73094762
04/04/2023$1,500,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73094762
01/30/2003$675,000Sold
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Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$13,449
Assessment$1,372,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 56 Morse Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
06/29/26
4
2.5
2,151
65 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,575,000
09/05/25
3
3.5
2,182
73 Elmore St, Newton, MA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$1,750,000
12/15/25
4
2.5
2,811
929 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,802,500
09/12/25
4
3
3,300
137 Withington Rd, Newton, MA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$2,457,000
07/21/26
4
3
3,627
11 Prospect Ter, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,516,000
05/01/26
3
2.5
2,045
15 Commonwealth Park, Newton, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
10/03/25
4
1.5
2,511
158 E Side Pkwy, Newton, MA
0.48
Single-Family Home
$1,400,000
03/18/26
4
2.5
2,787
46 Bothfeld Rd, Newton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,780,000
07/30/25
4
1.5
2,180
63 Cedar St, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,625,000
06/15/26
4
3.5
4,654

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  • 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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    "The is the dog park close and also Pooch hotel (doggie daycare & boarding) near by. There is also a huge park where we walk around quite a lot. Our dog never gets tired of it! "
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    "People have a high level of education, while being down to earth and are very family oriented. We love the proximity to the Mass Pike which makes it easy to get to Boston or anywhere to the West also. Neighbors are friendly and involved in the school system and the town politics."
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    "This is a dog-friendly area. There is a nice dog park that is well maintained and not very crowded. You can access the Comm Ave Carriage Road or Charles River paths for long walks. There are also several large parks nearby."
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    "It can be difficult getting in and out of this neighborhood during rush hour, but most of the time there is no traffic or it is minimal. Very easy access to Mass Pike and Boston."
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    "Newton public schools are great. There are many families in the neighborhood. There's also a large public library."
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    "Walk to commuter train, Shaws, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods, Newton Free Library and many other stores in Newtonville."
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