Off market dec 2018 for $1.9M

$2,074,241

•

5,212

sq ft

18 Childs Rd, Newton Center, MA 02421

About this home

Spectacular, architect designed Shingle Style Contemporary on Robinson Hill! This renovated and expanded open plan home is sited on a dead end street, convenient to town center, Hayden recreation facilities, town pool and tennis complex, Lincoln Park fields and Lexington High School. A dramatic one-of-a-kind home w/ a flexible floorplan, great light and openness. Features include: 1st and 2nd floor bedroom suites; airy MBR suite w/ two walk-in closets; an awe-inspiring combined family room and dining room (36'10" x 17') w/ soaring cathedral ceilings and skylights; two staircases; beautiful cherry woodwork; a peaceful second floor reading loft; a spacious kitchen w/breakfast bar and work island; a sunroom that opens onto a large circular deck and a private backyard; an energy efficient Viessman boiler providing radiant and hydro-air heat; foam insulation; durable PVC exterior trim. The attention to detail and quality is evident throughout. Don't want cookie cutter? This is a must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1958Year Built

0.44 acresLot Size

$398Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lester Savage • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Bought with Minnan Jiang • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Lexington

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•Source:MLS PIN #72404469

Redfin Estimate

$2,074,241

$99K since sold in December 2018$220K since October

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This home's estimate is 18.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.75M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
5 beds3.5 baths2,564 sq ft
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$1,535,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths3,172 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$1,620,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,548 sq ft
94 Herrick Rd #94, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,225,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,792 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
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F
4 beds4.5 baths4,195 sq ft
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Market trends in 02421, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.5%

1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$155K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

1 days MoM

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8 MoM

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Sale history for 18 Childs Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,925 (−47.9%)

$1,643,400

2025

$30,575 (+4.0%)

$947,000 + $1,553,000

$2,500,000

2024

$29,412 (+7.3%)

$902,000 + $1,499,000

$2,401,000

2023

$27,417 (+3.5%)

$820,000 + $1,289,000

$2,109,000

2022

$26,496 (+0.3%)

$746,000 + $1,174,000

$1,920,000

2021

$26,406 (+8.3%)

$682,000 + $1,153,000

$1,835,000

2020

$24,391 (+5.5%)

$682,000 + $1,054,000

$1,736,000

2019

$23,129 (+5.9%)

$676,000 + $962,000

$1,638,000

2018

$21,836 (−1.3%)

$618,000 + $909,000

$1,527,000

2017

$22,126

$589,000 + $938,000

$1,527,000

2016

$22,148 (+1.8%)

$561,000 + $956,000

$1,517,000

2014

$21,761 (+2.0%)

$463,000 + $940,000

$1,403,000

2013

$21,326 (+2.9%)

$463,000 + $940,000

$1,403,000

2012

$20,718 (+1.1%)

$456,000 + $928,000

$1,384,000

2011

$20,491 (+3.9%)

$443,000 + $980,000

$1,423,000

2010

$19,723 (+3.5%)

$443,000 + $980,000

$1,423,000

2009

$19,053

$466,000 + $1,003,000

$1,469,000

Tax history for 18 Childs Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,925 (−47.9%)

$1,643,400

2025

$30,575 (+4.0%)

$947,000 + $1,553,000

$2,500,000

2024

$29,412 (+7.3%)

$902,000 + $1,499,000

$2,401,000

2023

$27,417 (+3.5%)

$820,000 + $1,289,000

$2,109,000

2022

$26,496 (+0.3%)

$746,000 + $1,174,000

$1,920,000

2021

$26,406 (+8.3%)

$682,000 + $1,153,000

$1,835,000

2020

$24,391 (+5.5%)

$682,000 + $1,054,000

$1,736,000

2019

$23,129 (+5.9%)

$676,000 + $962,000

$1,638,000

2018

$21,836 (−1.3%)

$618,000 + $909,000

$1,527,000

2017

$22,126

$589,000 + $938,000

$1,527,000

2016

$22,148 (+1.8%)

$561,000 + $956,000

$1,517,000

2014

$21,761 (+2.0%)

$463,000 + $940,000

$1,403,000

2013

$21,326 (+2.9%)

$463,000 + $940,000

$1,403,000

2012

$20,718 (+1.1%)

$456,000 + $928,000

$1,384,000

2011

$20,491 (+3.9%)

$443,000 + $980,000

$1,423,000

2010

$19,723 (+3.5%)

$443,000 + $980,000

$1,423,000

2009

$19,053

$466,000 + $1,003,000

$1,469,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

19,166

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,212

Year built

1958

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

554722

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Dec 22, 2018.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 483
Length: 23
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 25
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting

Family Room Information
Area: 459
Length: 27
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 375
Length: 25
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Slider, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bonus Room, Sun Room, Loft, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,212
Foundation Area: 1
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: GRAY

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.44
Lot Features: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
Frontage Length: 135
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $21,836
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Oil, Hydro Air, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, 3 or More

Location

Location Information
Directions: MASS AVE TO HASTINGS ROAD, RIGHT ONTO CHILDS
UnparsedAddress: 18 Childs Road, Lexington MA 02421

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,212
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1958
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 554722
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 22, 2018

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Maria Hastings Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Wm Diamond Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Lexington High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Data from public records.

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17 Hamlet Street #15, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,093,778
12 Hamlet Street #3, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$1,593,274
12 Hamlet Street #12, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2487 Sq. Ft.	$1,710,775
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Address	Redfin Estimate
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