OFF MARKET

Off Market May 2015 for $1.6M

$2,794,503

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,652/mo

•

5,107

sq ft

17 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Spectacular 2008-2010 extensively renovated Contemporary with open floor plan. Living room with cathedral ceiling. Dining room opens to 2008 cherry cabinet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, fireplace and sliders to deck. Great first floor family room is off the kitchen. Wonderful 2nd floor bedroom with en suite bathroom. Amazing master bedroom suite with dual master bathrooms, dual walk-in closets and home office overlooking park like grounds, perennial gardens with a pool and cabana. 2008-2010 renovation included, kitchen, all bathrooms, Brazilian mahogany prefinished floors, sound system,windows and sliding doors, deck, energy efficient geothermal heating, roof, plumbing, sprinklers, a/c, alarm system, water main, wiring, 400 amp circuit breakers, fenced-in grounds, garage doors,Heppa filter, deck, reshingled exterior of house except for right side, new interior walls except for lower level back room. A large level lot with great play space.

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.58 acresLot Size

$547Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71789939

Redfin Estimate

$2,794,503

$1.1M since sold in May 2015$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 31.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.13M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,980,000
A
6 beds5 baths6,094 sq ft
150 Country Club Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,821,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,515 sq ft
19 Sutcliffe Park, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$2,400,000
C
5 beds5 baths5,994 sq ft
71 Farina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,925,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,453 sq ft
6 Melina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,810,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
303 Upland Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,830,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,302 sq ft
230 Upland Ave, Newton, MA 02461

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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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Sale history for 17 Rachel Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73171666

Nov 16, 2023

Rental Removed

$12,000

$2/sq ft

Oct 20, 2023

Listed for Rent

$12,000

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #71789939

May 22, 2015

Sold

$1,650,000

$323/sq ft

Apr 14, 2015

Pending

—

Apr 8, 2015

Price Changed

$1,699,000

$333/sq ft

Feb 4, 2015

Listed

$1,799,000

$352/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 2008

Sold

$1,190,000

$233/sq ft

MLS PIN #70772977

Sep 26, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 26, 2008

Sold

$1,190,000

$233/sq ft

Jun 12, 2008

Contingent

—

Jun 5, 2008

Listed

$1,249,000

$245/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,835 (+3.8%)

$1,389,000 + $1,070,800

$2,459,800

2025

$22,958 (+3.4%)

$1,322,900 + $1,019,800

$2,342,700

2024

$22,199 (+4.3%)

$1,284,400 + $990,100

$2,274,500

2023

$21,279 (+4.5%)

$1,024,900 + $1,065,400

$2,090,300

2022

$20,361 (+3.6%)

$949,000 + $986,500

$1,935,500

2021

$19,647 (+3.1%)

$895,300 + $930,600

$1,825,900

2020

$19,062 (+2.9%)

$895,300 + $930,600

$1,825,900

2019

$18,525 (+3.0%)

$869,200 + $903,500

$1,772,700

2018

$17,986 (+3.1%)

$781,200 + $881,100

$1,662,300

2017

$17,438 (+4.6%)

$737,000 + $831,200

$1,568,200

2016

$16,679 (+4.9%)

$688,800 + $776,800

$1,465,600

2015

$15,902 (+0.1%)

$643,700 + $726,000

$1,369,700

2014

$15,884 (+5.5%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2013

$15,059 (+2.9%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2012

$14,639 (+2.8%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2011

$14,235 (+22.8%)

$588,800 + $717,200

$1,306,000

2010

$11,595 (+2.4%)

$600,800 + $513,000

$1,113,800

2009

$11,320

$613,100 + $523,400

$1,136,500

Tax history for 17 Rachel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,835 (+3.8%)

$1,389,000 + $1,070,800

$2,459,800

2025

$22,958 (+3.4%)

$1,322,900 + $1,019,800

$2,342,700

2024

$22,199 (+4.3%)

$1,284,400 + $990,100

$2,274,500

2023

$21,279 (+4.5%)

$1,024,900 + $1,065,400

$2,090,300

2022

$20,361 (+3.6%)

$949,000 + $986,500

$1,935,500

2021

$19,647 (+3.1%)

$895,300 + $930,600

$1,825,900

2020

$19,062 (+2.9%)

$895,300 + $930,600

$1,825,900

2019

$18,525 (+3.0%)

$869,200 + $903,500

$1,772,700

2018

$17,986 (+3.1%)

$781,200 + $881,100

$1,662,300

2017

$17,438 (+4.6%)

$737,000 + $831,200

$1,568,200

2016

$16,679 (+4.9%)

$688,800 + $776,800

$1,465,600

2015

$15,902 (+0.1%)

$643,700 + $726,000

$1,369,700

2014

$15,884 (+5.5%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2013

$15,059 (+2.9%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2012

$14,639 (+2.8%)

$593,200 + $717,400

$1,310,600

2011

$14,235 (+22.8%)

$588,800 + $717,200

$1,306,000

2010

$11,595 (+2.4%)

$600,800 + $513,000

$1,113,800

2009

$11,320

$613,100 + $523,400

$1,136,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

25,325

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,107

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3778635S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 330
Length: 22
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Basement

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 23
Width: 15
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider

Office Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,107
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Pool Features: In Ground

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Cabana

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.58
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,902
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Geothermal, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Dedham Street
UnparsedAddress: 17 Rachel Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,107
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3778635S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 29, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

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 • 0.6mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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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$2.66M – $3.21M

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Home values near 17 Rachel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Rachel Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4879 Sq. Ft.	$2,617,900
34 Rachel Road, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 5036 Sq. Ft.	$4,142,459

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34 Rachel Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$5,617,215
22 Rachel Road, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2528 Sq. Ft.	$2,117,617

Address	Redfin Estimate
22 Rachel Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3787 Sq. Ft.	$2,587,897
46 Rachel Road, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4161 Sq. Ft.	$2,652,910

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