Google street view image for 178 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 02460

OFF MARKET

$1,760,825

•

2.5 ba

•

2,158

sq ft

178 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 02460

About this home

178 Kirkstall Rd is a 2,158 square foot house on a 8,712 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,760,825.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$816Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,760,825

$43K since July

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This home's estimate is 4% lower than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,845,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,404,810
F
4 beds2 baths2,804 sq ft
50 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA 02460

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Market trends in 02460, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$64K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

10 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$2,799,000
5 beds5.5 baths5,036 sq ft
315 Crafts St, Newton, MA 02460
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Sale history for 178 Kirkstall Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,679 (+3.8%)

$1,258,700 + $359,400

$1,618,100

2025

$15,102 (+3.4%)

$1,198,800 + $342,200

$1,541,000

2024

$14,602 (+5.7%)

$1,163,900 + $332,200

$1,496,100

2023

$13,815 (+4.5%)

$886,900 + $470,200

$1,357,100

2022

$13,219 (+3.6%)

$821,200 + $435,400

$1,256,600

2021

$12,756 (+3.1%)

$774,700 + $410,800

$1,185,500

2020

$12,377 (+2.9%)

$774,700 + $410,800

$1,185,500

2019

$12,028 (+5.0%)

$752,100 + $398,900

$1,151,000

2018

$11,458 (+3.1%)

$678,000 + $381,000

$1,059,000

2017

$11,110 (+8.0%)

$639,600 + $359,500

$999,100

2016

$10,290 (+4.9%)

$597,800 + $306,400

$904,200

2015

$9,810 (+1.1%)

$558,700 + $286,300

$845,000

2014

$9,707 (+5.5%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2013

$9,202 (+2.9%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2012

$8,946 (+3.7%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2011

$8,628 (+3.8%)

$516,200 + $275,400

$791,600

2010

$8,311 (+2.4%)

$526,700 + $271,700

$798,400

2009

$8,114

$537,400 + $277,300

$814,700

Tax history for 178 Kirkstall Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,679 (+3.8%)

$1,258,700 + $359,400

$1,618,100

2025

$15,102 (+3.4%)

$1,198,800 + $342,200

$1,541,000

2024

$14,602 (+5.7%)

$1,163,900 + $332,200

$1,496,100

2023

$13,815 (+4.5%)

$886,900 + $470,200

$1,357,100

2022

$13,219 (+3.6%)

$821,200 + $435,400

$1,256,600

2021

$12,756 (+3.1%)

$774,700 + $410,800

$1,185,500

2020

$12,377 (+2.9%)

$774,700 + $410,800

$1,185,500

2019

$12,028 (+5.0%)

$752,100 + $398,900

$1,151,000

2018

$11,458 (+3.1%)

$678,000 + $381,000

$1,059,000

2017

$11,110 (+8.0%)

$639,600 + $359,500

$999,100

2016

$10,290 (+4.9%)

$597,800 + $306,400

$904,200

2015

$9,810 (+1.1%)

$558,700 + $286,300

$845,000

2014

$9,707 (+5.5%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2013

$9,202 (+2.9%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2012

$8,946 (+3.7%)

$512,800 + $288,100

$800,900

2011

$8,628 (+3.8%)

$516,200 + $275,400

$791,600

2010

$8,311 (+2.4%)

$526,700 + $271,700

$798,400

2009

$8,114

$537,400 + $277,300

$814,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Permits

Jan 24, 2025 • Active

Building permit - insulation application

Insulate the walls of the building.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 850
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 3
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,158
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,218
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,266
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,712
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.2
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,158
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1479274S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Cabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$1.67M – $2.03M

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Home values near 178 Kirkstall Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1890 Sq. Ft.	$1,431,156
156 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1804 Sq. Ft.	$1,514,640

Address	Redfin Estimate
172 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$2,208,267
179 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2184 Sq. Ft.	$1,673,538

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164 Kirkstall Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,182,943
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