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Off Market Nov 2020 for $1.6M

$2,105,489

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,831/mo

•

2,817

sq ft

12 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Be prepared to fall in love with this magnificent Cape/Col showcasing a delightful fusion of charm, meticulous updates & impeccable modern style. From the moment you step into the welcoming foyer, you will feel at home. The generous floor plan boasts the perfect balance for elegant entertaining & comfortable family living. Highlighted by custom built ins throughout, 1st floor features gracious living & dining room, gourmet kitchen open to stunning family room with vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace & wall of windows. French doors open to beautiful patio, level/fenced yard & children's play area that are a wonderful extension of living space. The 2nd floor has 4 well appointed bedrooms including luxurious master suite with spa bath & two large walk in closets. Bonus 2 car attached garage, mudroom & first floor laundry. Spectacular home with a perfect blend of exceptional quality, design & exquisite detail plus superb Newton Center loc on quiet street, close to local schools & sports fields.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

7,210 sq ftLot Size

$747Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Zina DeLanders • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Martha Rollins • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72731737

Redfin Estimate

$2,105,489

$505K since sold in November 2020$2,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 40.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 24, 2026
$2,250,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,510 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,480,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
2 Cannon St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
E
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 12 Whittlesey Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72731737

Nov 12, 2020

Sold

$1,600,000

$568/sq ft

Sep 24, 2020

Listed

$1,475,000

$524/sq ft

MLS PIN #71442982

Nov 14, 2012

Sold

$1,050,000

$373/sq ft

Oct 30, 2012

Contingent

—

Oct 3, 2012

Listed

$1,125,000

$399/sq ft

Spectacular renovated Cape/Colonial. Four generous bedrooms includes master bedroom & 4 piece master bath w/vaulted ceilings. Great room/family room with Palladium window. All baths redone, granite kitchen, formal dining room and charming living room w/built-ins and fireplace. Living room wired for infrared sensors & special games. Fenced in professionally landscaped yard. Bluestone patio. Central air.2-car garage.Close to Newton Centre & Countryside & Brown.

Public Records

Jun 18, 2009

Sold

$980,000

$348/sq ft

MLS PIN #70904262

Jun 18, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jun 18, 2009

Sold

$980,000

$348/sq ft

May 13, 2009

Contingent

—

Apr 16, 2009

Listed

$989,000

$351/sq ft

Spectacular Cape/Colonial recently renovated.Four generous bedrooms.Master bedroom & bath has vaulted ceilings.Great room/Family room with Paladian window. All baths redone, granite kitchen,formal dining room and charming living room w/built-ins and fireplace. Living room wired for infrared sensors & special games.Fenced in professionally landscaped yard. Blue stone patio. Central air.2-car garage.Close to Newton Centre & Countryside & Brown.

Public Records

Apr 29, 1988

Sold

$300,000

$106/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,832 (+3.8%)

$1,104,300 + $632,700

$1,737,000

2025

$16,212 (+3.4%)

$1,051,700 + $602,600

$1,654,300

2024

$15,676 (+4.6%)

$1,021,100 + $585,000

$1,606,100

2023

$14,992 (+4.5%)

$782,700 + $690,000

$1,472,700

2022

$14,345 (+3.6%)

$724,700 + $638,900

$1,363,600

2021

$13,842 (+3.1%)

$683,700 + $602,700

$1,286,400

2020

$13,430 (+2.9%)

$683,700 + $602,700

$1,286,400

2019

$13,051 (+2.6%)

$663,800 + $585,100

$1,248,900

2018

$12,715 (+3.1%)

$609,000 + $566,100

$1,175,100

2017

$12,328 (+4.6%)

$574,500 + $534,100

$1,108,600

2016

$11,791 (+4.9%)

$536,900 + $499,200

$1,036,100

2015

$11,242 (+0.4%)

$501,800 + $466,500

$968,300

2014

$11,196 (+12.5%)

$442,700 + $481,100

$923,800

2013

$9,953 (+2.9%)

$442,700 + $423,500

$866,200

2012

$9,675 (+3.3%)

$442,700 + $423,500

$866,200

2011

$9,363 (+2.6%)

$448,100 + $410,900

$859,000

2010

$9,124 (+8.3%)

$457,200 + $419,300

$876,500

2009

$8,427

$466,500 + $379,600

$846,100

Tax history for 12 Whittlesey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,832 (+3.8%)

$1,104,300 + $632,700

$1,737,000

2025

$16,212 (+3.4%)

$1,051,700 + $602,600

$1,654,300

2024

$15,676 (+4.6%)

$1,021,100 + $585,000

$1,606,100

2023

$14,992 (+4.5%)

$782,700 + $690,000

$1,472,700

2022

$14,345 (+3.6%)

$724,700 + $638,900

$1,363,600

2021

$13,842 (+3.1%)

$683,700 + $602,700

$1,286,400

2020

$13,430 (+2.9%)

$683,700 + $602,700

$1,286,400

2019

$13,051 (+2.6%)

$663,800 + $585,100

$1,248,900

2018

$12,715 (+3.1%)

$609,000 + $566,100

$1,175,100

2017

$12,328 (+4.6%)

$574,500 + $534,100

$1,108,600

2016

$11,791 (+4.9%)

$536,900 + $499,200

$1,036,100

2015

$11,242 (+0.4%)

$501,800 + $466,500

$968,300

2014

$11,196 (+12.5%)

$442,700 + $481,100

$923,800

2013

$9,953 (+2.9%)

$442,700 + $423,500

$866,200

2012

$9,675 (+3.3%)

$442,700 + $423,500

$866,200

2011

$9,363 (+2.6%)

$448,100 + $410,900

$859,000

2010

$9,124 (+8.3%)

$457,200 + $419,300

$876,500

2009

$8,427

$466,500 + $379,600

$846,100

*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

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,817

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3478862S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 396
Length: 22
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Vaulted Ceiling(s)

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 21
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 675
Length: 27
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Mud Room, Entry Hall

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,817
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Gray

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,430
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St to Whittlesey Road
UnparsedAddress: 12 Whittlesey Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,817
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3478862S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Doorknocker, Cabinet Over Toilet In Master Bath, Roman Shades In Breakfast Nook
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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 97° 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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$2.00M – $2.42M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2827 Sq. Ft.	$1,730,275
9 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4121 Sq. Ft.	$2,984,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,833
15 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2816 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,494

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,347
21 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,977

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