For sale

Price cut: $50K (4/14)

$1,749,000

43 Palmer Rd, Newton, MA 02468

3beds

2,447sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1940

0.29 Acres Lot

$1,714,200 Zestimate^®

$715/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Working wood burning fireplaceCathedral ceilingFormal dining roomPartially finished basementHalf bathPlenty of parkingJetted tub

Set on over 12,000 sq foot lot on a cul-de-sac in the desirable village of Waban, this 1940's brick front colonial features pride of ownership, inside & out. Maintaining the era of the home, there is a formal dining room, front to back living room w/working wood burning fireplace & a sunroom. A 2001 addition to the home offers another living area/family room with beautiful sunlight, cathedral ceiling, skylights & extends the lovely kitchen with open island. Eat-in-kitchen, pantry, mudroom & half bath round out this level. On the 2nd floor there are 3 generous sized bedrooms, including the primary which has a walk-in closet. Two full baths, 1 with a jetted tub & central air on this level only. The partially finished basement has a wood burning fireplace, knotty pine walls and has multiple uses. The lovely yard is accessed from the family room, with a deck and a fully fenced yard, & extended beyond is a side yard with large storage shed. A 1 car garage & plenty of parking! Come see!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 216
Dimensions: 12 x 18

Bedroom 2

Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
Level: Second
Area: 165
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 3

Features: Skylight, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Level: Second
Area: 252
Dimensions: 21 x 12

Primary bathroom

Features: Yes

Dining room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Level: First
Area: 156
Dimensions: 12 x 13

Family room

Features: Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, Exterior Access
Level: First
Area: 294
Dimensions: 14 x 21

Kitchen

Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
Level: First
Area: 209
Dimensions: 19 x 11

Living room

Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Level: First
Area: 288
Dimensions: 12 x 24

Office

Features: Fireplace
Level: Basement
Area: 242
Dimensions: 11 x 22

Heating

Hot Water, Fireplace(s)

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Office, Den, Mud Room
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Living Room

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,447
Total interior livable area: 2,447 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,447

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 5
Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Attached garage spaces: 1
Uncovered spaces: 4

Features

Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Deck - Wood, Storage, Fenced Yard
Fencing: Fenced

Lot

Size: 0.29 Acres
Features: Sloped

Details

Parcel number: 691079
Zoning: res

Construction

Type & style

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

Materials

Frame, Brick
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Subdivision: Waban

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $715/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,643,300
Annual tax amount: $16,104
Date on market: 4/8/2026

Estimated market value

$1,714,200

$1.63M - $1.80M

$5,742/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/14/2026	Price change	$1,749,000-2.8%$715/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73497813 Report a problem
4/8/2026	Listed for sale	$1,799,000$735/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73497813 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$16,104 +3.4%	$1,643,300 +3%
2024	$15,571 +6%	$1,595,400 +10.6%
2023	$14,687 +4.5%	$1,442,700 +8%
2022	$14,053 +3.6%	$1,335,800 +6%
2021	$13,560 +3.1%	$1,260,200
2020	$13,156 +2.9%	$1,260,200 +3%
2019	$12,786 +4.3%	$1,223,500 +8%
2018	$12,257 +3.1%	$1,132,800 +6%
2017	$11,884 +4.6%	$1,068,700 +7%
2016	$11,366 +4.9%	$998,800 +7%
2015	$10,838 -0.2%	$933,500 +4.1%
2014	$10,864 +5.5%	$896,400
2013	$10,300 +2.9%	$896,400
2012	$10,013 +2.6%	$896,400 +0.1%
2011	$9,761 +2.6%	$895,500 -2%
2010	$9,513 +2.4%	$913,800 -2%
2009	$9,287 +2.7%	$932,400
2008	$9,044 -2.8%	$932,400 -6.5%
2007	$9,304 +2.7%	$997,200 +3%
2006	$9,062 +3.7%	$968,200 +5%
2005	$8,742 +0.9%	$922,100 +8.6%
2004	$8,663 +21.3%	$849,300 +29.9%
2003	$7,141 +9.9%	$653,900
2002	$6,500 +1.4%	$653,900 +23.1%
2000	$6,409 +4.8%	$531,400 +9.9%
1999	$6,116	$483,500