OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2021 for $1.1M

$1,479,275

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,259/mo

•

1,880

sq ft

12 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

We are offering a charmingly lovely centrally air conditioned Newton Centre New England colonial, on a tree-lined side street in the highly desirable Ward School district just a few yards away from the Boston Marathon's famous Heartbreak Hill. The 1st floor has an updated kitchen w/stainless appliances, & convenient 1/2 bath just off the kitchen. There is a front- to- back fireplaced living room w/ a large picture window to the left of the front door. To the right of the front door there is a fab square dining room with a classic chair rail. Just off the dining room there is a convenient den w/ built- ins. The 2nd floor has 5 rooms, a lovely front- to- back master w/full bath, a family bath in the hall, a study &/or nursery or office, a bedroom, & another bedroom that is attached to an additional captive room. There is a finished carpeted area in the bulkhead accessible basement in addition to a well proportioned laundry area & utility area. SOLD "AS IS".OPEN HOUSE Sun.5/23 12:30 to 2.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

5,120 sq ftLot Size

$787Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Davidow • Centre Realty Group

Bought with Yi Zhou • Shangri-La Boston Realty, LLC

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72829129

Redfin Estimate

$1,479,275

$299K since sold in July 2021$25K since August

Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale

This home's estimate is 8.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.37M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,275,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,267 sq ft
69 Capitol St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,560,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,414 sq ft
24 Fenno Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,516,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,045 sq ft
11 Prospect Ter, Newton, MA 02460

Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.

Earn from this home

Sell

$554,962

Est. take-home

List your home with Redfin and save $7,396

Refinance

Est. cash available

Get cash now or lower your monthly rate

Rent

$4,631/mo

Redfin rental estimate

List your home for rent

Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths2,974 sq ft
403 Dedham St Unit D, Newton, MA 02459
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,290,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft
70 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
$1,998,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459
VIDEO TOUR
$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN WED, 4PM TO 6PM
$2,888,000
4 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
See all

Provided by Redfin

Redfin agents who toured

Spacious home with old charm and character, yet has some nice updates. Large living room and master bed with en-suite bath. One of the bedrooms has a second room attached that could be used as a study. There is not much backyard, and the garage is...
11 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Tara Williams
Redfin Associate agent

Sale history for 12 Avondale Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72829129

Jul 15, 2021

Sold

$1,180,000

$628/sq ft

May 11, 2021

Listed

$1,200,000

$638/sq ft

MLS PIN #71869847

Aug 27, 2015

Sold

$954,000

$507/sq ft

Jul 14, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 8, 2015

Listed

$919,000

$489/sq ft

Newton Centre. Inviting and sun-splashed eight room two and one half-bathroom Colonial residence, in the much sought after Ward School area. Beautifully updated, gleaming wood floors, high ceilings, granite and stainless kitchen, updated baths, living room with fireplace, dining room, cozy family room. Second floor consists of 5 rooms, master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two more bedrooms plus an office/sunroom, a study and family bathroom(the study has been used as a nursery, and the office, as a captive bedroom.) Central Air, finished lower level, with playroom and laundry, one-car garage plus additional spaces. Close to the Newton Centre "T", shops and houses of Worship.

Public Records

Apr 7, 2003

Sold

$639,500

$340/sq ft

MLS PIN #50354379

Jun 27, 1997

Sold

$357,000

$190/sq ft

Apr 7, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 5, 1996

Listed

$379,000

$202/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 18, 1992

Sold

$285,000

$152/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 15, 1990

Sold

$290,000

$154/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 14, 1988

Sold

$255,000

$136/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,795 (+3.8%)

$1,116,900 + $100,300

$1,217,200

2025

$11,360 (+3.4%)

$1,063,700 + $95,500

$1,159,200

2024

$10,984 (+4.7%)

$1,032,700 + $92,700

$1,125,400

2023

$10,492 (+8.3%)

$772,500 + $258,100

$1,030,600

2022

$9,690 (+3.6%)

$715,300 + $205,800

$921,100

2021

$9,350 (+3.1%)

$674,800 + $194,200

$869,000

2020

$9,072 (+2.9%)

$674,800 + $194,200

$869,000

2019

$8,817 (+4.3%)

$655,100 + $188,600

$843,700

2018

$8,453 (+3.1%)

$591,100 + $190,100

$781,200

2017

$8,195 (+4.5%)

$557,600 + $179,400

$737,000

2016

$7,839 (+4.9%)

$521,100 + $167,700

$688,800

2015

$7,473 (+0.4%)

$487,000 + $156,700

$643,700

2014

$7,445 (+5.5%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2013

$7,058 (+2.9%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2012

$6,862 (+2.7%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2011

$6,683 (+3.7%)

$446,200 + $166,900

$613,100

2010

$6,443 (+2.4%)

$455,300 + $163,600

$618,900

2009

$6,290

$464,600 + $166,900

$631,500

Tax history for 12 Avondale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,795 (+3.8%)

$1,116,900 + $100,300

$1,217,200

2025

$11,360 (+3.4%)

$1,063,700 + $95,500

$1,159,200

2024

$10,984 (+4.7%)

$1,032,700 + $92,700

$1,125,400

2023

$10,492 (+8.3%)

$772,500 + $258,100

$1,030,600

2022

$9,690 (+3.6%)

$715,300 + $205,800

$921,100

2021

$9,350 (+3.1%)

$674,800 + $194,200

$869,000

2020

$9,072 (+2.9%)

$674,800 + $194,200

$869,000

2019

$8,817 (+4.3%)

$655,100 + $188,600

$843,700

2018

$8,453 (+3.1%)

$591,100 + $190,100

$781,200

2017

$8,195 (+4.5%)

$557,600 + $179,400

$737,000

2016

$7,839 (+4.9%)

$521,100 + $167,700

$688,800

2015

$7,473 (+0.4%)

$487,000 + $156,700

$643,700

2014

$7,445 (+5.5%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2013

$7,058 (+2.9%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2012

$6,862 (+2.7%)

$444,400 + $169,900

$614,300

2011

$6,683 (+3.7%)

$446,200 + $166,900

$613,100

2010

$6,443 (+2.4%)

$455,300 + $163,600

$618,900

2009

$6,290

$464,600 + $166,900

$631,500

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,880

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1616106S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 216
Length: 12
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 12
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Area: 96
Length: 8
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 15
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 72
Length: 8
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Office, Study

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,880
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,443.94
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off either Commonwealth Avenue's Carriage Lane. or Ward Street Newton. Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 12 Avondale Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,880
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1616106S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

10/10

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Local insights from Redfin agents

Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
2 months ago • Newton
Benjamin Ginsburg
Redfin Premier agent
152 deals
Was this helpful?

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, 14 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

Provided by First Street

Historical weather

Newton, MA • 02459

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

9 hrs

4.4 hrs

JuneDecember

Provided by Shadowmap

Estimated sale price

$1.41M – $1.70M

Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $14,793 in fees. 3 minutes to get started.

Need the cash from your home fast? Sell to .

Nearby similar homes

3D & VIDEO TOUR

$2,325,000

5 beds4 baths3,519 sq ft

579 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

$3,995,000

5 beds5.5 baths4,800 sq ft

30 Dorr Rd, Newton, MA 02458

$3,650,000

5 beds4.5 baths6,329 sq ft

1 Croftdale Rd, Newton, MA 02464

$3,190,000

6 beds6.5 baths6,500 sq ft

32 Chesley Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459

$4,998,000

6 beds6 baths6,921 sq ft

136 Beaumont Ave, Newton, MA 02460

OPEN WED, 4PM TO 6PM

$2,888,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft

9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459

New listings for sale in 02459

EARLY ACCESSCOMPASS COMING SOON

Unknown

3 beds3 baths2,974 sq ft

403 Dedham St Unit D, Newton, MA 02459

3D & VIDEO TOUR

$1,290,000

4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft

70 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

$1,998,000

3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft

279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459

VIDEO TOUR

$2,150,000

6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft

855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459

$1,650,000

3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft

81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459

OPEN WED, 4PM TO 6PM

$2,888,000

4 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft

9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459

Home values near 12 Avondale Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2590 Sq. Ft.	$1,509,658
4 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1820 Sq. Ft.	$1,670,227

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2336 Sq. Ft.	$2,183,220
9 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3083 Sq. Ft.	$2,184,944

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2226 Sq. Ft.	$1,708,108
15 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$1,644,395

Property information provided by MLS PIN when last listed in 2021. This data may not match . Learn more.

Download the Redfin App on the Apple App Store

Download the Redfin App from the Google Play Store

Join us

Become an Agent

Get referrals

Careers

Find homes faster

About us

Find us

Subsidiaries

Affiliated Business

Countries

United States

Canada

Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.

Do not sell or share my personal information.

REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.

California DRE #01521930

Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures

New Mexico Real Estate Licenses

TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice

All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.

Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.

If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.

REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.

GreatSchools Ratings provided by GreatSchools.org.

02493 homes for sale
02132 homes for sale
02467 homes for sale
02135 homes for sale
02472 homes for sale

Houses for rent in Newton	Agents near me	Quincy, MA homes for sale	Newton Housing Market
Houses for sale near me	Boston, MA homes for sale	Brookline, MA homes for sale
Land for sale near me	Newton, MA homes for sale	Arlington, MA homes for sale
Open Houses near me	Cambridge, MA homes for sale	Newton Property Records
Condos for sale near me	Lexington, MA homes for sale	MA New Listings

Cambridge homes for sale
Boston homes for sale
Quincy homes for sale

About this home

Redfin Estimate

Earn from this home

Market trends in 02459, MA

Redfin agents who toured

Sale history for 12 Avondale Rd

Tax history for 12 Avondale Rd

Public record

Property details

Around this home

Schools

Lifestyle

Local insights from Redfin agents

Climate risks

Historical weather

Sun exposure

Nearby similar homes

New listings for sale in 02459

Home values near 12 Avondale Rd

More real estate resources