Off Market Apr 2023 for $860K

$1,069,119

•

1,611

sq ft

18 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460

About this home

Located in desirable Newtonville, this 1935 side entrance Colonial has been lovingly maintained by the same family for over six decades. This property will build equity as you make updates to suit your taste and needs! A three-season porch ushers you into the beautiful living room with high ceilings and a handsome fireplace with built-in glass-front wood bookcases. The formal dining room has wainscoting and opens into the sun-filled family room. A spacious kitchen completes the first floor. Upstairs you will find a full bathroom and three bedrooms, one of which has a closet with walk-up access to the attic. The home has many original details including hardwood floors, crown moldings, natural woodwork, and solid wood six panel doors with glass knobs. With close proximity to Horace Mann, Day Middle, Albemarle park, Charles River Greenway, commuter rail, and the stores & restaurants of Newtonville and Nonantum, this home is ready for you! This is an estate sale; property is sold as is.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$664Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Sandra Siciliano • Dwell360

Bought with Jay Wang • Bosh Real Estate Services, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73082975

Redfin Estimate

$1,069,119

$209K since sold in April 2023$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.07M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,282,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
41 Capital St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD APR 17, 2026
$850,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,645 sq ft
67 Longfellow Rd, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,125,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,673 sq ft
127 Fairway Dr, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$850,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,181 sq ft
95 Rutland St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,060,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,725 sq ft
98 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,260,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft
16 Melbourne Ave, Newton, MA 02460

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$370,133

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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

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$2,799,000
5 beds5.5 baths5,036 sq ft
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Sale history for 18 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,176 (+3.8%)

$814,500 + $29,300

$843,800

2025

$7,875 (+3.4%)

$775,700 + $27,900

$803,600

2024

$7,615 (+6.1%)

$753,100 + $27,100

$780,200

2023

$7,175 (+4.5%)

$565,900 + $138,900

$704,800

2022

$6,865 (+3.6%)

$524,000 + $128,600

$652,600

2021

$6,625 (+3.1%)

$494,300 + $121,400

$615,700

2020

$6,428 (+2.9%)

$494,300 + $121,400

$615,700

2019

$6,247 (+5.2%)

$479,900 + $117,900

$597,800

2018

$5,940 (+3.1%)

$435,200 + $113,800

$549,000

2017

$5,759 (+4.6%)

$410,600 + $107,300

$517,900

2016

$5,508 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $100,300

$484,000

2015

$5,251 (+0.7%)

$358,600 + $93,700

$452,300

2014

$5,216 (+5.5%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2013

$4,945 (+2.8%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2012

$4,808 (+3.2%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2011

$4,661 (+2.6%)

$329,600 + $98,000

$427,600

2010

$4,542 (+2.4%)

$336,300 + $100,000

$436,300

2009

$4,434

$343,200 + $102,000

$445,200

Tax history for 18 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,176 (+3.8%)

$814,500 + $29,300

$843,800

2025

$7,875 (+3.4%)

$775,700 + $27,900

$803,600

2024

$7,615 (+6.1%)

$753,100 + $27,100

$780,200

2023

$7,175 (+4.5%)

$565,900 + $138,900

$704,800

2022

$6,865 (+3.6%)

$524,000 + $128,600

$652,600

2021

$6,625 (+3.1%)

$494,300 + $121,400

$615,700

2020

$6,428 (+2.9%)

$494,300 + $121,400

$615,700

2019

$6,247 (+5.2%)

$479,900 + $117,900

$597,800

2018

$5,940 (+3.1%)

$435,200 + $113,800

$549,000

2017

$5,759 (+4.6%)

$410,600 + $107,300

$517,900

2016

$5,508 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $100,300

$484,000

2015

$5,251 (+0.7%)

$358,600 + $93,700

$452,300

2014

$5,216 (+5.5%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2013

$4,945 (+2.8%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2012

$4,808 (+3.2%)

$327,500 + $102,900

$430,400

2011

$4,661 (+2.6%)

$329,600 + $98,000

$427,600

2010

$4,542 (+2.4%)

$336,300 + $100,000

$436,300

2009

$4,434

$343,200 + $102,000

$445,200

*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

5,000

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,611

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

39488S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Pool

Last updated by owner on Oct 17, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Vinyl

Living Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 25
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Crawl Space, Interior Entry, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,611
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,175
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: California St to Nevada to Thaxter
UnparsedAddress: 18 Thaxter Road, Newton MA 02460

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,611
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 39488S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 17, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Newton, MA • 02460

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.02M – $1.23M

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Data from public records.

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22 Thaxter Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1248 Sq. Ft.	$985,689

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