36 Dexter Rd, Newton, MA, 02460
About This Home
Home with a View!! Waterfront property is on babbling tributary of the Charles River. Newtonville Shingle Style home has an exceptional collection of period features! Unusual, open floor plan is unpredictable & flexible. Beautiful entry foyer, multiple stained-glass windows, 4 fireplaces, built-in seating areas & more make this house a work of art! Bistro style kitchen with a butler's pantry is just off the family room with an adjacent heated sunroom. 2nd floor wrap around hallway is studded w/arches leading to 4 corner bedrooms - offering lots of privacy! Huge third floor playroom and lower-level accessory apartment/au pair suite add to the value. Fab location in Newtonville with nearby shops and restaurants, tennis courts, pool and running track, commuter rail and turnpike access, Newton library and Burroughs Pond are amazing amenities. Easy to view.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1898
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access
Bedroom2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 280
Bedroom3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 240
Bedroom4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 144
Bedroom5
- Area: 345
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Stained Glass
- Area: 260
Family Room
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Area: 264
Features
- Walk-In Closet(s),Game Room
- Flooring: Tile,Bamboo,Hardwood,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room,Living Room,Master Bedroom
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 627
- Finished area above ground: 3,445
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas,Fireplace(s)
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,072
- Total interior livable area: 4,072 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Area: 315
Living Room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 204
Master Bathroom
- Features: No
Master Bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Area: 208
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Details
- Parcel number: M:0024 B:0031 L:0002,686649
- Zoning: SR2
- Foundation area: 9999
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s),Water,Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Waterfront,Creek
Lot
- Lot size: 9,253 sqft
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Off Street,Stone/Gravel
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Ice Storm
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Massachusetts Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $7,888 | $94,656 |
| Home Insurance * | $328 | $3,936 |
| Property Taxes | $1,261 | $15,132 |
| Electricity | $802 | $9,635 |
| Total | $10,279 | $123,348 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Massachusetts FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000 |
| 2026-02-04 | Listing removed | $4,750 |
| 2025-10-09 | Price change | $4,750 |
| 2025-10-09 | Listing removed | $1,850,000 |
| 2025-10-01 | Price change | $5,500 |
| 2025-09-30 | Price change | $1,850,000 |
| 2025-07-29 | Listed for rent | $7,800 |
| 2025-07-12 | Price change | $1,895,000 |
| 2025-06-18 | Price change | $1,950,000 |
| 2025-05-30 | Price change | $1,995,000 |
| 2025-05-02 | Listed for sale | $2,250,000 |
| 2015-07-03 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
| 2015-07-01 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2015-05-11 | Listing removed | $1,400 |
| 2015-05-07 | Listed for rent | $1,400 |
| 2014-05-20 | Listing removed | $1,350 |
| 2014-04-30 | Listed for rent | $1,350 |
| 2013-09-23 | Listing removed | $1,399,000 |
| 2013-09-06 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
| 2013-07-29 | Listing removed | $1,399,000 |
| 2013-06-13 | Listed for sale | $1,399,000 |
| 1989-10-13 | Sold | $350,000 |
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