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Off Market Aug 2012 for $770K

$1,744,669

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,585/mo

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1,846

sq ft

15 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.39 acresLot Size

$945Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maureen Walsh • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Louis Wolfson • RE/MAX Leading Edge

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•Source:MLS PIN #71407781

Redfin Estimate

$1,744,669

$975K since sold in August 2012$44K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$2,250,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,510 sq ft
51 Marcellus Dr, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$1,395,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,344 sq ft
11 Mildred, Newton, MA 02459
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 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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16 MoM

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3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
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VIDEO TOUR
$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
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$1,650,000
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Sale history for 15 Placid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,303 (+3.8%)

$1,165,300 + $310,800

$1,476,100

2025

$13,777 (+3.4%)

$1,109,800 + $296,000

$1,405,800

2024

$13,321 (+5.3%)

$1,077,500 + $287,400

$1,364,900

2023

$12,647 (+4.5%)

$841,100 + $401,200

$1,242,300

2022

$12,101 (+3.6%)

$778,800 + $371,500

$1,150,300

2021

$11,677 (+3.1%)

$734,700 + $350,500

$1,085,200

2020

$11,329 (+2.9%)

$734,700 + $350,500

$1,085,200

2019

$11,010 (+4.1%)

$713,300 + $340,300

$1,053,600

2018

$10,575 (+1.0%)

$643,800 + $333,600

$977,400

2017

$10,468 (+12.3%)

$607,400 + $334,000

$941,400

2016

$9,324 (+4.9%)

$567,700 + $251,600

$819,300

2015

$8,890

$530,600 + $235,100

$765,700

2014

$8,891 (+16.2%)

$491,200 + $242,400

$733,600

2013

$7,651 (+2.9%)

$491,200 + $174,700

$665,900

2012

$7,438 (+2.3%)

$491,200 + $174,700

$665,900

2011

$7,271 (+2.6%)

$492,800 + $174,300

$667,100

2010

$7,086 (+2.4%)

$502,900 + $177,800

$680,700

2009

$6,918

$513,200 + $181,400

$694,600

Tax history for 15 Placid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,303 (+3.8%)

$1,165,300 + $310,800

$1,476,100

2025

$13,777 (+3.4%)

$1,109,800 + $296,000

$1,405,800

2024

$13,321 (+5.3%)

$1,077,500 + $287,400

$1,364,900

2023

$12,647 (+4.5%)

$841,100 + $401,200

$1,242,300

2022

$12,101 (+3.6%)

$778,800 + $371,500

$1,150,300

2021

$11,677 (+3.1%)

$734,700 + $350,500

$1,085,200

2020

$11,329 (+2.9%)

$734,700 + $350,500

$1,085,200

2019

$11,010 (+4.1%)

$713,300 + $340,300

$1,053,600

2018

$10,575 (+1.0%)

$643,800 + $333,600

$977,400

2017

$10,468 (+12.3%)

$607,400 + $334,000

$941,400

2016

$9,324 (+4.9%)

$567,700 + $251,600

$819,300

2015

$8,890

$530,600 + $235,100

$765,700

2014

$8,891 (+16.2%)

$491,200 + $242,400

$733,600

2013

$7,651 (+2.9%)

$491,200 + $174,700

$665,900

2012

$7,438 (+2.3%)

$491,200 + $174,700

$665,900

2011

$7,271 (+2.6%)

$492,800 + $174,300

$667,100

2010

$7,086 (+2.4%)

$502,900 + $177,800

$680,700

2009

$6,918

$513,200 + $181,400

$694,600

*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

0.39 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,846

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

981391S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 299
Length: 23
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 10
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 162
Length: 18
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Den, Great Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,846
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: gray

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Pool - Inground

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.39
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,439
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St to Wendell to Placid
UnparsedAddress: 15 Placid Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Pool

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,846
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 981391S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 11-17% chance 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

6/10 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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Estimated sale price

$1.66M – $2.01M

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Home values near 15 Placid Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Placid Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2446 Sq. Ft.	$2,655,663
35 Placid Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$1,280,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Placid Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,576,516
4 Placid Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5568 Sq. Ft.	$2,835,140

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Placid Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2982 Sq. Ft.	$1,834,205
26 Placid Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1987 Sq. Ft.	$1,518,610

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