OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2017 for $1.2M

$1,671,352

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,497/mo

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2,728

sq ft

12 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Prime Newton Centre location about a half mile from the village, T and Crystal Lake. This turnkey 2-family has been extensively renovated and immaculately maintained. This wonderful property has central air conditioning, replacement windows throughout, 2013 boilers & hot water heaters and a 2 car garage with direct entry into the basement. The units are fully separated including private systems & utility meters. They have have almost identical floor plans. A foyer opens to a beautiful living room with a gas fireplace, as well as a nice-sized dining room with a door to the first bedroom/office. The dining room leads to the kitchen with wood cabinets, granite counters and stainless appliances. The upstairs’ “owner’s unit” kitchen has Bosch appliances and a laundry area with full-sized front-loading machines. Each unit has a hallway leading to 2 spacious bedrooms and a refurbished full bath, as well as a powder room. Both have charming enclosed sun porches & interior stairs to basement.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1903Year Built

8,327 sq ftLot Size

$613Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matt Montgomery Group • Compass

Bought with Katherine Meisenheimer • Centre Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72166053

Redfin Estimate

$1,671,352

$421K since sold in June 2017$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 9.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.85M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 25, 2026
$1,975,000
A
6 beds3.5 baths3,135 sq ft
47-49 Clark St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,879,500
B
6 beds3 baths2,993 sq ft
26 Hillside Rd, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$1,625,000
D
6 beds3.5 baths3,036 sq ft
1083 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$2,461,875
F
6 beds2 baths3,408 sq ft
1629 Centre St, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Athelstane Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72166053

Jun 27, 2017

Sold

$1,250,000

$458/sq ft

May 23, 2017

Pending

—

May 17, 2017

Listed

$1,079,000

$396/sq ft

MLS PIN #70526093

Jun 8, 2007

Sold

$875,000

$321/sq ft

Mar 15, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2007

Listed

$899,900

$330/sq ft

Special 2 family home in Newton Center. Both units are have outstanding layouts and include 1.5 baths. The roof, electric and driveway have all been replaced/upgraded in the past year. Owners unit on the second floor has had extensive, quality, renovations, including a beautiful kitchen that features Birch cabinets, granite counters, stainless appliances and a laundry area. The bathroom has a tasteful combination of tile and marble. Close to shopping and restaurants and the T.

MLS PIN #70147618

May 26, 2005

Sold

$825,000

$302/sq ft

Feb 28, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 18, 2005

Listed

$845,900

$310/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,974 (+3.8%)

$934,600 + $713,900

$1,648,500

2025

$15,386 (+3.4%)

$890,100 + $679,900

$1,570,000

2024

$14,877 (+4.4%)

$864,200 + $660,100

$1,524,300

2023

$14,244 (+4.5%)

$698,800 + $700,400

$1,399,200

2022

$13,630 (+6.6%)

$647,000 + $648,600

$1,295,600

2021

$12,789 (+3.1%)

$593,600 + $595,000

$1,188,600

2020

$12,409 (+6.9%)

$593,600 + $595,000

$1,188,600

2019

$11,608 (+6.4%)

$554,800 + $556,000

$1,110,800

2018

$10,914 (+6.1%)

$521,600 + $487,100

$1,008,700

2017

$10,290 (+6.5%)

$478,500 + $446,900

$925,400

2016

$9,662 (+4.9%)

$439,000 + $410,000

$849,000

2015

$9,213 (+0.9%)

$410,300 + $383,200

$793,500

2014

$9,135 (+5.5%)

$377,100 + $376,600

$753,700

2013

$8,660 (+7.8%)

$377,100 + $376,600

$753,700

2012

$8,033 (+1.9%)

$377,100 + $342,100

$719,200

2011

$7,887 (+2.6%)

$389,200 + $334,400

$723,600

2010

$7,687 (−0.7%)

$397,100 + $341,300

$738,400

2009

$7,742

$418,000 + $359,300

$777,300

Tax history for 12 Athelstane Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,974 (+3.8%)

$934,600 + $713,900

$1,648,500

2025

$15,386 (+3.4%)

$890,100 + $679,900

$1,570,000

2024

$14,877 (+4.4%)

$864,200 + $660,100

$1,524,300

2023

$14,244 (+4.5%)

$698,800 + $700,400

$1,399,200

2022

$13,630 (+6.6%)

$647,000 + $648,600

$1,295,600

2021

$12,789 (+3.1%)

$593,600 + $595,000

$1,188,600

2020

$12,409 (+6.9%)

$593,600 + $595,000

$1,188,600

2019

$11,608 (+6.4%)

$554,800 + $556,000

$1,110,800

2018

$10,914 (+6.1%)

$521,600 + $487,100

$1,008,700

2017

$10,290 (+6.5%)

$478,500 + $446,900

$925,400

2016

$9,662 (+4.9%)

$439,000 + $410,000

$849,000

2015

$9,213 (+0.9%)

$410,300 + $383,200

$793,500

2014

$9,135 (+5.5%)

$377,100 + $376,600

$753,700

2013

$8,660 (+7.8%)

$377,100 + $376,600

$753,700

2012

$8,033 (+1.9%)

$377,100 + $342,100

$719,200

2011

$7,887 (+2.6%)

$389,200 + $334,400

$723,600

2010

$7,687 (−0.7%)

$397,100 + $341,300

$738,400

2009

$7,742

$418,000 + $359,300

$777,300

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,728

Year built

1903

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2604086S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Gas

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Stone/Granite/Solid Counters, Smart Thermostat, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,728
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Wood
Patio And Porch Features: Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,290.45
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Individually Metered

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker or Rowena to Athelstane
UnparsedAddress: 12 Athelstane Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,728
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1903
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2604086S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Units May Be Sold Furnished, Not Art Or Personal Belonging, But It Would Be All Furniture Or None.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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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$1.59M – $1.92M

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Home values near 12 Athelstane Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3013 Sq. Ft.	$1,510,641
20 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3892 Sq. Ft.	$2,249,939

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Athelstane Road Unit 26, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2772 Sq. Ft.	$1,643,270
22-24 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$1,470,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,903
24 Athelstane Road, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2520 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,115

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