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Off market may 2024 for $1M

$1,059,229

•

2,003

sq ft

74 Ober Rd #74, Newton Centre, MA 02459

About this home

Nestled in the heart of Newton and within close proximity to Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill and The Street, #74 Ober Road offers true countryside living. Designed by the famous architect, HH Richardson, this property has over 2000 square feet of living space and is located on 5 acres of park-like grounds. Enter through the courtyard to a cathedral and beamed ceiling living/dining room with a wood-burning fireplace, and views of the private back deck and expansive lawn, trees and wildlife. There is a recently renovated, eat-in kitchen, a family room with a custom mirrored bar, a half-bath, and a recently updated laundry/storage/mudroom. Up the graceful, winding stairs are two generous bedrooms, one with a fireplace, both with bathrooms and custom-designed closets.This unique and special property has been meticulously cared for and updated by its present (and only the fourth) owner. There is a detached garage parking space, extra storage, and additional parking in front of the building.

TownhomeProperty Type

1890Year Built

5 acresLot Size

$529Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Whitney Group • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Team Pearlstein • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73171418

Redfin Estimate

$1,059,229

$9,229 since sold in May 2024$139K since September

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This home's estimate is 31.5% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
C
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SOLD DEC 22, 2025
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D
4 beds2.5 baths2,607 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
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E
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
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F
5 beds2.5 baths3,654 sq ft
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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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Redfin agents who toured

As much a conversation piece as a home, 74 Over Road is one of five units carved out of a summer residence designed by renowned American architect H.H. Richardson (it was one of his last residential commissions) and restored and converted to condos...
9 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
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Sale history for 74 Ober Rd #74

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73171418

May 1, 2024

Sold

$1,050,000

$524/sq ft

Feb 13, 2024

Contingent

—

Jan 19, 2024

Price Changed

$1,120,000

$559/sq ft

Oct 18, 2023

Listed

$1,135,000

$567/sq ft

MLS PIN #72207712

Mar 27, 2018

Sold

$815,000

$407/sq ft

Jan 16, 2018

Pending

—

Oct 11, 2017

Price Changed

$850,000

$424/sq ft

Aug 2, 2017

Listed

$950,000

$474/sq ft

Within close proximity to Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill, and The Street, this unique two-level condominium offers a modern design with soaring cathedral ceilings and over 2,000 square feet of elegant living space. Highlights include a 13’ x 25’ living room with exposed wood beams and a wood-burning fireplace, a gracious dining room, a large kitchen with a center island and access to a deck, incredible views, and beautifully landscaped grounds. There are two en suite bedrooms and two and one-half bathrooms. Building and unit improvements include: architectural roofing shingles (2013), Andersen Replacement Windows, top-of-the-line energy-efficient heating and hot water systems. The Association is professionally managed. Amenities include exceptional amount of storage, in-unit full size laundry, one garage parking space, ample outdoor parking as well as an exquisite park-like setting.

Public record

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Style

Townhouse

County

Middlesex County

APN

S:82 B:015B L:0002A

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Basement

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Last updated by owner on Oct 18, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Deeded, Barn, Off Street, Common, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 236.1
Length: 14.83
Width: 15.92
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 224.99
Length: 13.92
Width: 16.17
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 427.39
Length: 16.33
Width: 26.17
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,High Speed Internet Hookup,Half Vaulted Ceiling(s),Decorative Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 197.12
Length: 14.25
Width: 13.83
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 267.22
Length: 15.42
Width: 17.33
Level: Main,First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Vinyl,Dining Area,Country Kitchen,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Y

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7'9"X15'2"
Laundry Features: First Floor, In Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Name: Bigelow House Condominium
Building Area (Total): 2,003
Construction Materials: Frame
StructureType: Townhouse, Rowhouse
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Effective: 1981
Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Courtyard, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Condominium
Entry Level: 1
Entry Location: Unit Placement(Front,Courtyard)
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 5

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,482
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Unit Control

Location

HOA Information
Association Fee: $1,471
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Association Amenities: Storage, Garden Area

Location Information
Directions: Take Ober Road off of Brookline Street, drive up Peabody Hill on the left, continue to top of hill.
UnparsedAddress: 74 Ober Rd # 74, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Pets Allowed: Yes

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Townhouse
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: S:82 B:015B L:0002A

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 18, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Glass Sconces In Primary; Sconces Over Dining Table And In Family Room. Chandelier In Family Room.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.01M – $1.22M

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Home values near 74 Ober Rd #74

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Ober Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$1,141,508
80 Ober Road Unit 5, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,328

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Ober Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$901,389
76 Ober Road Unit 76, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,319

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Ober Road, Newton, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 643 Sq. Ft.	$514,711
78 Ober Road Unit 78, Newton, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 643 Sq. Ft.	$533,987

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