Off Market May 2023 for $1.7M

$1,917,414

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,909/mo

•

3,858

sq ft

131 Brandeis, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Beautifully updated colonial nestled beside 40 acres of serene conservation land. Wonderful open floor plan, welcoming formal living room, spacious family room, tastefully updated chef's kitchen, and a well-appointed dining area with oversized deck for a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience, overlooking a stunning scene of lush greenery. Spacious second level with charming primary suite & bathroom, three additional spacious bedrooms, and a separate full bathroom. Versatile finished walkout basement can be used as a game room & multiple extra rooms with plenty of storage, complete with a kitchenette and full bathroom. The independent entrance & communication panel also make this area perfect for use as an in-home office. Two-car attached garage with built-in workshop. Conveniently located in proximity to public tennis courts, daycare facilities, playgrounds, and 15 acres of woodlands complete with walking trails. Provides easy access to shops, restaurants, medical offices and more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

10,574 sq ftLot Size

$497Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by O & C Homes Team • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Janice Lipof • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73096429

Redfin Estimate

$1,917,414

$156K since sold in May 2023$22K since July

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$2,100,000
A
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,485,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
22 Burdean Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD DEC 3, 2025
$1,830,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,856 sq ft
45 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 2, 2026
$2,096,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,189 sq ft
59 Deborah Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 4, 2025
$1,950,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,571 sq ft
35 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,849,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,804 sq ft
73 Hartman Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 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

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Sale history for 131 Brandeis

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73096429

May 1, 2023

Sold

$1,761,250

$457/sq ft

Apr 10, 2023

Contingent

—

Apr 9, 2023

Listed

$1,649,000

$427/sq ft

MLS PIN #30359084

Jan 25, 2000

Sold

$567,000

$147/sq ft

Jan 14, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 1999

Listed

$599,000

$155/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 26, 1987

Sold

$350,000

$91/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,277 (+3.8%)

$932,400 + $541,000

$1,473,400

2025

$13,751 (+3.4%)

$888,000 + $515,200

$1,403,200

2024

$13,296 (+4.0%)

$862,100 + $500,200

$1,362,300

2023

$12,784 (+4.5%)

$664,800 + $591,000

$1,255,800

2022

$12,233 (+3.6%)

$615,600 + $547,200

$1,162,800

2021

$11,804 (+3.1%)

$580,800 + $516,200

$1,097,000

2020

$11,453 (+2.9%)

$580,800 + $516,200

$1,097,000

2019

$11,129 (+2.6%)

$563,900 + $501,100

$1,065,000

2018

$10,847 (+3.1%)

$511,000 + $491,500

$1,002,500

2017

$10,517 (+4.6%)

$482,100 + $463,700

$945,800

2016

$10,059 (+4.9%)

$450,600 + $433,300

$883,900

2015

$9,591 (−0.6%)

$421,100 + $405,000

$826,100

2014

$9,651 (+11.2%)

$389,700 + $406,600

$796,300

2013

$8,680 (+2.9%)

$389,700 + $365,700

$755,400

2012

$8,438 (+3.2%)

$389,700 + $365,700

$755,400

2011

$8,179 (+2.6%)

$394,800 + $355,600

$750,400

2010

$7,971 (+17.7%)

$402,900 + $362,800

$765,700

2009

$6,771

$411,100 + $268,700

$679,800

Tax history for 131 Brandeis

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,277 (+3.8%)

$932,400 + $541,000

$1,473,400

2025

$13,751 (+3.4%)

$888,000 + $515,200

$1,403,200

2024

$13,296 (+4.0%)

$862,100 + $500,200

$1,362,300

2023

$12,784 (+4.5%)

$664,800 + $591,000

$1,255,800

2022

$12,233 (+3.6%)

$615,600 + $547,200

$1,162,800

2021

$11,804 (+3.1%)

$580,800 + $516,200

$1,097,000

2020

$11,453 (+2.9%)

$580,800 + $516,200

$1,097,000

2019

$11,129 (+2.6%)

$563,900 + $501,100

$1,065,000

2018

$10,847 (+3.1%)

$511,000 + $491,500

$1,002,500

2017

$10,517 (+4.6%)

$482,100 + $463,700

$945,800

2016

$10,059 (+4.9%)

$450,600 + $433,300

$883,900

2015

$9,591 (−0.6%)

$421,100 + $405,000

$826,100

2014

$9,651 (+11.2%)

$389,700 + $406,600

$796,300

2013

$8,680 (+2.9%)

$389,700 + $365,700

$755,400

2012

$8,438 (+3.2%)

$389,700 + $365,700

$755,400

2011

$8,179 (+2.6%)

$394,800 + $355,600

$750,400

2010

$7,971 (+17.7%)

$402,900 + $362,800

$765,700

2009

$6,771

$411,100 + $268,700

$679,800

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,488

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1896652S

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: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom, Exercise Room, Foyer, Home Office, Mud Room, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,858
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,784
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Use GPS. Take Parker to Roosevelt and left to Brandeis
UnparsedAddress: 131 Brandeis, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,488
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1896652S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Grill Outside, Barstools.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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, 15 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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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.

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$1.82M – $2.21M

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107 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$1,652,188

Address	Redfin Estimate
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111 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2105 Sq. Ft.	$1,517,503

Address	Redfin Estimate
99 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1895 Sq. Ft.	$1,425,347
119 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1834 Sq. Ft.	$1,392,284

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