OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2016 for $866K

$1,708,108

•

2,226

sq ft

16 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Perfect combination! A lovely home in a fabulous location. This Stucco English Colonial has a rare, spacious and sun filled open floor plan. Large main floor features a fire place in the living room, formal dining room, sun room, eat-in kitchen and half bath. The second floor boasts 3 ample bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is finished for use as an office or family room. Situated on a beautiful street in the heart of Newton Centre in Ward School district and close to houses of worship, shopping and the "T". Easy access to major highways. The yard is serene and the house is well suited to those with traditional or modern tastes. Wonderful space for entertaining. Must see.

Single-familyProperty Type

1915Year Built

6,659 sq ftLot Size

$767Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sandra Fromm • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Scott Goldsmith • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71909263

Redfin Estimate

$1,708,108

$842K since sold in January 2016$15K since August

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This home's estimate is 31.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.30M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,404,810
A
4 beds2 baths2,804 sq ft
50 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$950,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,659 sq ft
98 Lake St, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,560,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,414 sq ft
24 Fenno Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458

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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 16 Avondale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,674 (+3.8%)

$1,198,100 + $316,200

$1,514,300

2025

$14,134 (+8.8%)

$1,141,000 + $301,200

$1,442,200

2024

$12,996 (+10.0%)

$1,107,800 + $223,800

$1,331,600

2023

$11,816 (+4.5%)

$837,500 + $323,200

$1,160,700

2022

$11,306 (+3.6%)

$775,500 + $299,200

$1,074,700

2021

$10,910 (+3.1%)

$731,600 + $282,300

$1,013,900

2020

$10,585 (+2.9%)

$731,600 + $282,300

$1,013,900

2019

$10,287 (+10.1%)

$710,300 + $274,100

$984,400

2018

$9,347 (+17.7%)

$641,500 + $222,400

$863,900

2017

$7,944 (+4.6%)

$605,200 + $109,200

$714,400

2016

$7,598 (+4.9%)

$565,600 + $102,100

$667,700

2015

$7,245 (+0.5%)

$528,600 + $95,400

$624,000

2014

$7,208 (+5.5%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2013

$6,833 (+2.9%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2012

$6,643 (+3.0%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2011

$6,452 (−6.2%)

$485,900 + $106,000

$591,900

2010

$6,879 (+2.4%)

$495,800 + $165,000

$660,800

2009

$6,716

$505,900 + $168,400

$674,300

Tax history for 16 Avondale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,674 (+3.8%)

$1,198,100 + $316,200

$1,514,300

2025

$14,134 (+8.8%)

$1,141,000 + $301,200

$1,442,200

2024

$12,996 (+10.0%)

$1,107,800 + $223,800

$1,331,600

2023

$11,816 (+4.5%)

$837,500 + $323,200

$1,160,700

2022

$11,306 (+3.6%)

$775,500 + $299,200

$1,074,700

2021

$10,910 (+3.1%)

$731,600 + $282,300

$1,013,900

2020

$10,585 (+2.9%)

$731,600 + $282,300

$1,013,900

2019

$10,287 (+10.1%)

$710,300 + $274,100

$984,400

2018

$9,347 (+17.7%)

$641,500 + $222,400

$863,900

2017

$7,944 (+4.6%)

$605,200 + $109,200

$714,400

2016

$7,598 (+4.9%)

$565,600 + $102,100

$667,700

2015

$7,245 (+0.5%)

$528,600 + $95,400

$624,000

2014

$7,208 (+5.5%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2013

$6,833 (+2.9%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2012

$6,643 (+3.0%)

$483,300 + $111,400

$594,700

2011

$6,452 (−6.2%)

$485,900 + $106,000

$591,900

2010

$6,879 (+2.4%)

$495,800 + $165,000

$660,800

2009

$6,716

$505,900 + $168,400

$674,300

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,659

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

2,226

Year built

1915

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2398766S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 14, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cable Hookup

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,226
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,245
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ward or Comm Ave to Avondale
UnparsedAddress: 16 Avondale Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,226
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,659 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1915
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2398766S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 14, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer-Dining Room Fixture, Hall Fixture Upstairs
StandardStatus: Closed

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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

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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 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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$1.62M – $1.97M

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Data from public records.

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