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Off Market May 2024 for $2M

$1,884,983

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,673/mo

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2,831

sq ft

18 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This sun-filled colonial exudes timeless charm with thoughtful updates. The first level includes a brand-new kitchen with beautiful creamy white custom cabinetry, stainless appliances, quartz and white oak countertops and a center island that is open to the dining room with inlay hardwood floors. Also on the first level is an elegant living room with fireplace and a library/office leading to a deck, as well as a surprising addition which includes 2 additional rooms and 2 half baths, perfect for use as a first-floor bedroom, home office, family room and/or au pair suite. The second floor includes a large primary bedroom with ensuite bath, 2 well-proportioned bedrooms, a nursery/office and another full bath. The partially finished basement includes a fireplace and a cozy bonus space. Close to schools, shops, restaurants, parks, the “T” and all major routes. With a direct access two-car attached garage, level yard, central air, gas systems and a slate roof this home checks all the boxes!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

7,770 sq ftLot Size

$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deanna Salemme • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with The Collective • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #73219029

Redfin Estimate

$1,884,983

$115K since sold in May 2024$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 43.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
B
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 22, 2025
$1,250,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,891 sq ft
565 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
E
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, 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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5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
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Nicely maintained and updated center entrance colonial. Located just off of Rte 9, highway noise is a potential concern.
2 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 18 Sheldon Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73219029

May 17, 2024

Sold

$2,000,000

$706/sq ft

Apr 9, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 3, 2024

Listed

$1,525,000

$539/sq ft

MLS PIN #72645907

Jun 18, 2020

Sold

$1,112,500

$393/sq ft

May 13, 2020

Pending

—

May 4, 2020

Contingent

—

May 1, 2020

Price Changed

$1,125,000

$397/sq ft

Apr 20, 2020

Listed

$1,175,000

$415/sq ft

+21

NEWLY RENOVATED AND UPDATED (VACANT AND UNOCCUPIED) READY TO MOVE IN. Charming center-entrance Colonial. Gracious foyer opening to a generous living room with fireplace, leading to sun room with sliding doors to deck. Formal dining room with bow windows and built-in china cabinet, opening to eat-in kitchen. Spacious master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in closet on second floor. Two additional bedrooms and a perfect nursery. BONUS: office/study/playroom/au pair suite with private entrance and two additional half baths off of kitchen. Finished basement with fireplace & laundry. Abundance of storage. Enclosed backyard and attached 2-car garage. Friendly neighborhood. Fabulous location—walk to middle & high school, Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill Mall, Highlands T Station & Villages.

Public Records

Sep 1, 1985

Sold

$275,500

$97/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,274 (+3.8%)

$953,600 + $725,900

$1,679,500

2025

$15,675 (+32.4%)

$908,200 + $691,300

$1,599,500

2024

$11,841 (+3.9%)

$881,700 + $331,500

$1,213,200

2023

$11,402 (+4.5%)

$672,800 + $447,200

$1,120,000

2022

$10,909 (+3.9%)

$623,000 + $414,000

$1,037,000

2021

$10,500 (+3.1%)

$587,700 + $388,100

$975,800

2020

$10,187 (+2.9%)

$587,700 + $388,100

$975,800

2019

$9,900 (+3.3%)

$570,600 + $376,800

$947,400

2018

$9,584 (+3.1%)

$517,900 + $367,900

$885,800

2017

$9,293 (+4.6%)

$488,600 + $347,100

$835,700

2016

$8,888 (+4.9%)

$456,600 + $324,400

$781,000

2015

$8,474

$426,700 + $303,200

$729,900

2014

$8,477 (+5.5%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2013

$8,036 (+2.9%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2012

$7,812 (+2.1%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2011

$7,649 (+2.6%)

$397,500 + $304,200

$701,700

2010

$7,454 (+2.4%)

$405,600 + $310,400

$716,000

2009

$7,277

$413,900 + $316,700

$730,600

Tax history for 18 Sheldon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,274 (+3.8%)

$953,600 + $725,900

$1,679,500

2025

$15,675 (+32.4%)

$908,200 + $691,300

$1,599,500

2024

$11,841 (+3.9%)

$881,700 + $331,500

$1,213,200

2023

$11,402 (+4.5%)

$672,800 + $447,200

$1,120,000

2022

$10,909 (+3.9%)

$623,000 + $414,000

$1,037,000

2021

$10,500 (+3.1%)

$587,700 + $388,100

$975,800

2020

$10,187 (+2.9%)

$587,700 + $388,100

$975,800

2019

$9,900 (+3.3%)

$570,600 + $376,800

$947,400

2018

$9,584 (+3.1%)

$517,900 + $367,900

$885,800

2017

$9,293 (+4.6%)

$488,600 + $347,100

$835,700

2016

$8,888 (+4.9%)

$456,600 + $324,400

$781,000

2015

$8,474

$426,700 + $303,200

$729,900

2014

$8,477 (+5.5%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2013

$8,036 (+2.9%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2012

$7,812 (+2.1%)

$392,700 + $306,700

$699,400

2011

$7,649 (+2.6%)

$397,500 + $304,200

$701,700

2010

$7,454 (+2.4%)

$405,600 + $310,400

$716,000

2009

$7,277

$413,900 + $316,700

$730,600

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,511

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1676289S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

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, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 245.94
Length: 12.67
Width: 19.42
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154.44
Length: 13.33
Width: 11.58
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 147.78
Length: 13.33
Width: 11.08
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 97.78
Length: 9.17
Width: 10.67
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Area: 319.1
Length: 13.25
Width: 24.08
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 173.64
Length: 11.08
Width: 15.67
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 194.22
Length: 12.67
Width: 15.33
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 121.77
Length: 13.92
Width: 8.75
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Office Room Information
Area: 138.09
Length: 8.08
Width: 17.08
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Deck - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Attic Access, Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,831
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,841
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air, Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St to Boylston St Eastbound to Sheldon Rd
UnparsedAddress: 18 Sheldon Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,511
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1676289S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
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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, 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.79M – $2.17M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2580 Sq. Ft.	—
27 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2529 Sq. Ft.	$1,689,772

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$1,661,021
30 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$1,800,468

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2699 Sq. Ft.	$1,872,490
24 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1705 Sq. Ft.	$1,443,000

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