Inviting and exceptional south facing Tudor Revival nestled on a tree-lined cul-de-sac bordering the coveted 71 acre Newton Commonwealth Golf Course near the Ward School and Boston College. This home offers a rare combination of privacy, convenience, and natural beauty. Featuring 11 spacious rooms, including 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. An updated eat in kitchen opens to a magnificent vaulted ceiling familyroom with three walls of windows, creating a bright, airy gathering space. The direct access to the deck from the kitchen or family room is perfect for outdoor dining and BBQ's. Beautiful first floor work from home private study! With generous living and entertaining spaces throughout, including a formal dining room and a timeless classic living room, this home is designed for a lifestyle to suit most! Additional highlights include the lower level 5th bedroom, bath and the 'ping-pong' game room. Direct access to an oversized 2-car garage. A wonderful home in a sensational neighborhood.
— MLSPIN #: 73424616Map of 48 Philmore Road, Newton, MA 02458
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| List Price: | $2,499,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73424616 |
| Town: | Newton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Subdivision: | Ward School |
| Zip: | 02458 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 3,362 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.21 |
| Taxes: | 20,400 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer |
| Cooling: | Central Air, Ductless |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas |
| Lot Features: | Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Sloped |
| Parking Features: | Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1935 |
| Accessibility Features: | No |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Skylight, Window(s) - Picture, Screens |
| Directions: | Montrose or Kenilworth to Ivanhoe to Philmore Road. Located at the end of the cul-de-sac. |
| Laundry Features: | In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-09-02 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.21 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 9,073 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 11 |
| Architectural Style: | Other (See Remarks) |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Attached Garage?: | Yes |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 3,362 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks |
| Exterior Features: | Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, City View(s) |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - Half, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Game Room, Bathroom, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Internet Available - Broadband |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 703285 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Deck, Deck - Wood, Deck - Composite |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer |
| Zoning: | SR2 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Ward |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Green Energy Efficient: | Thermostat |
| High School: | Nnhs |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Bigelow |
| View: | City View(s), Scenic View(s), City |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Frontage Type: | Golf Course |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Color: | Brick |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 4 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 36'4X10'6 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $743.31 |
| Page: | 0 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $743.31 |
| Sewage District: | MWRA |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $2,499,000 |
| Parking Total: | 3 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 42.881944444 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 7.916666666 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 5.416666666 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 45.138888888 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 8.333333333 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 5.416666666 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 46.708333333 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 9.5 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Basement |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 4.916666666 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 190 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 14.25 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 13.333333333 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 135.194444444 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 13.083333333 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 10.333333333 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 93.104166666 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 10.25 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 9.083333333 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 189 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 14 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Basement |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 13.5 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $189.71 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 14.5 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 13.083333333 |
| Room Family Room Area: | 479.527777777 |
| Room Family Room Features: | Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce |
| Room Family Room Length: | 23.583333333 |
| Room Family Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Family Room Width: | 20.333333333 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 302.027777777 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Cabinets - Upgraded, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 27.666666666 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | Main, First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 10.916666666 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 343.541666666 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding |
| Room Living Room Length: | 24.25 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 14.166666666 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 249.75 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - 3/4, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Recessed Lighting, Closet - Double |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 18.5 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 13.5 |
| Room Office Area: | 215.486111111 |
| Room Office Features: | Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted |
| Room Office Length: | 17.833333333 |
| Room Office Level: | Main |
| Room Office Width: | 12.083333333 |
| Sign On Property?: | Yes |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $2,082,600 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| View?: | Yes |
| Year Built Details: | Actual |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Insulation Feature: | Partial, Fiberglass |
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Property Last Updated: September 07, 2025 12:56 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: The Margie and Jon Team
