Charming ranch on spacious lot adjacent to the Leo J Martin golf course. Convenient one level living with open floor plan, central air and hardwood floors. Large fireplaced living room off the entryway opens to dining room area and eat in kitchen. The flow continues into a cozy family room with sliding doors to beautiful level backyard, ideal for entertaining. Through the hallway, two bedrooms and a full bath lead to the master bedroom with en suite half bath. The property has potential for the right buyer or investor. Close to highways and Boston! All showings by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
10,250 sq ftLot Size
$843Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debby Cohen• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Bought with Angela Lipton-Valente• Discover Properties
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Market trends in 02462, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
96.2%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$2.4M
$533 MoM
Avg. days on market
60d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
0 MoM
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Sale history for 17 Lafayette Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71877991
Oct 28, 2015
Sold
$680,000
$477/sq ft
Aug 13, 2015
Pending
—
Aug 4, 2015
Relisted
—
Jul 28, 2015
Pending
—
Jul 23, 2015
Listed
$699,000
$490/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,335 (+3.8%)
$865,800 + $200,800
$1,066,600
2025
$9,955 (+3.4%)
$824,600 + $191,200
$1,015,800
2024
$9,625 (+4.9%)
$800,600 + $185,600
$986,200
2023
$9,172 (+4.5%)
$617,300 + $283,700
$901,000
2022
$8,777 (+3.6%)
$571,600 + $262,700
$834,300
2021
$8,469 (+3.1%)
$539,200 + $247,900
$787,100
2020
$8,217 (+2.9%)
$539,200 + $247,900
$787,100
2019
$7,986 (+6.1%)
$523,500 + $240,700
$764,200
2018
$7,525 (+3.1%)
$471,400 + $224,100
$695,500
2017
$7,296 (+15.2%)
$444,700 + $211,400
$656,100
2016
$6,336 (+4.9%)
$415,600 + $141,200
$556,800
2015
$6,042 (+0.6%)
$388,400 + $132,000
$520,400
2014
$6,005 (+5.5%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2013
$5,693 (+2.9%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2012
$5,535 (+3.9%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2011
$5,328 (+2.6%)
$363,300 + $125,500
$488,800
2010
$5,193 (+2.4%)
$370,700 + $128,100
$498,800
2009
$5,070
$378,300 + $130,700
$509,000
Tax history for 17 Lafayette Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,335 (+3.8%)
$865,800 + $200,800
$1,066,600
2025
$9,955 (+3.4%)
$824,600 + $191,200
$1,015,800
2024
$9,625 (+4.9%)
$800,600 + $185,600
$986,200
2023
$9,172 (+4.5%)
$617,300 + $283,700
$901,000
2022
$8,777 (+3.6%)
$571,600 + $262,700
$834,300
2021
$8,469 (+3.1%)
$539,200 + $247,900
$787,100
2020
$8,217 (+2.9%)
$539,200 + $247,900
$787,100
2019
$7,986 (+6.1%)
$523,500 + $240,700
$764,200
2018
$7,525 (+3.1%)
$471,400 + $224,100
$695,500
2017
$7,296 (+15.2%)
$444,700 + $211,400
$656,100
2016
$6,336 (+4.9%)
$415,600 + $141,200
$556,800
2015
$6,042 (+0.6%)
$388,400 + $132,000
$520,400
2014
$6,005 (+5.5%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2013
$5,693 (+2.9%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2012
$5,535 (+3.9%)
$358,200 + $137,300
$495,500
2011
$5,328 (+2.6%)
$363,300 + $125,500
$488,800
2010
$5,193 (+2.4%)
$370,700 + $128,100
$498,800
2009
$5,070
$378,300 + $130,700
$509,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,426
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
962653S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: First
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Area: 126
Length: 14
Width: 9
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Den
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,426
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,042
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rte 16 to right on Concord to Right on Lafayette
UnparsedAddress: 17 Lafayette Rd, Newton MA 02462
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,426
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 962653S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
10/10
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