Off Market Aug 2009 for $481K

$1,082,907

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,467/mo

•

1,560

sq ft

197 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Welcome to sunny 3 BR, 1.5 baths RANCH home set on a beautiful 10,168 sf level lot in Oak Hill Park in Newton. 2-CAR GARAGE! Spacious living room with picture window leads to dining room and bright eat-in-kitchen. Family room in back has a large closet, which is perfectly suited for homework station or office. Updates include replacement windows, recessed lights, whole house fan, and pull-down attic. #52 bus line. Backs up to private woods.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

10,168 sq ftLot Size

$694Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sari Inoue Pearce • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Paul Shao • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70928178

Redfin Estimate

$1,082,907

$601K since sold in August 2009$25K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.05M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$880,000
A
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,144,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,864 sq ft
22 Nightingale Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,712 sq ft
131 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$1,100,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,637 sq ft
11 Antonellis Cir, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD DEC 1, 2025
$905,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,548 sq ft
191 Spiers Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$980,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,282 sq ft
26 Shute Path, 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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Sale history for 197 Wiswall Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 19, 2009

Sold

$485,000

$311/sq ft

MLS PIN #70928178

Aug 18, 2009

Sold

$481,888

$309/sq ft

Jun 17, 2009

Contingent

—

Jun 3, 2009

Listed

$494,900

$317/sq ft

MLS PIN #50374326

Jun 30, 1997

Sold

$243,000

$156/sq ft

Apr 29, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Apr 25, 1997

Listed

$249,000

$160/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 1, 1989

Sold

$202,000

$129/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,951 (+3.8%)

$689,000 + $131,500

$820,500

2025

$7,658 (+3.4%)

$656,200 + $125,200

$781,400

2024

$7,404 (+7.8%)

$637,100 + $121,500

$758,600

2023

$6,870 (+4.5%)

$484,200 + $190,700

$674,900

2022

$6,574 (+3.6%)

$448,300 + $176,600

$624,900

2021

$6,343 (+3.1%)

$422,900 + $166,600

$589,500

2020

$6,154 (+2.9%)

$422,900 + $166,600

$589,500

2019

$5,981 (+6.2%)

$410,600 + $161,700

$572,300

2018

$5,631 (+3.2%)

$372,200 + $148,200

$520,400

2017

$5,459 (+4.6%)

$351,100 + $139,800

$490,900

2016

$5,221 (+4.9%)

$328,100 + $130,700

$458,800

2015

$4,978 (+1.0%)

$306,600 + $122,200

$428,800

2014

$4,927 (+5.5%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2013

$4,671 (+2.9%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2012

$4,541 (+3.1%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2011

$4,406 (+2.6%)

$290,700 + $113,500

$404,200

2010

$4,293 (+14.0%)

$296,600 + $115,800

$412,400

2009

$3,765

$302,700 + $75,300

$378,000

Tax history for 197 Wiswall Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,951 (+3.8%)

$689,000 + $131,500

$820,500

2025

$7,658 (+3.4%)

$656,200 + $125,200

$781,400

2024

$7,404 (+7.8%)

$637,100 + $121,500

$758,600

2023

$6,870 (+4.5%)

$484,200 + $190,700

$674,900

2022

$6,574 (+3.6%)

$448,300 + $176,600

$624,900

2021

$6,343 (+3.1%)

$422,900 + $166,600

$589,500

2020

$6,154 (+2.9%)

$422,900 + $166,600

$589,500

2019

$5,981 (+6.2%)

$410,600 + $161,700

$572,300

2018

$5,631 (+3.2%)

$372,200 + $148,200

$520,400

2017

$5,459 (+4.6%)

$351,100 + $139,800

$490,900

2016

$5,221 (+4.9%)

$328,100 + $130,700

$458,800

2015

$4,978 (+1.0%)

$306,600 + $122,200

$428,800

2014

$4,927 (+5.5%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2013

$4,671 (+2.9%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2012

$4,541 (+3.1%)

$284,400 + $122,100

$406,500

2011

$4,406 (+2.6%)

$290,700 + $113,500

$404,200

2010

$4,293 (+14.0%)

$296,600 + $115,800

$412,400

2009

$3,765

$302,700 + $75,300

$378,000

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,560

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2016463S

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: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 84
Length: 7
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 20
Length: 5
Width: 4
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 42
Length: 6
Width: 7
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 276
Length: 23
Width: 12
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Slab

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X9
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,560
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Slab
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle, Rubber
Exterior Features: Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,765
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s), Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham St to Wiswall Rd,at M Roadway.
UnparsedAddress: 197 Wiswall Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,560
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2016463S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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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Estimated sale price

$1.03M – $1.25M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
218 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1316 Sq. Ft.	$1,011,301
180 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 6217 Sq. Ft.	$3,366,788

Address	Redfin Estimate
192 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1665 Sq. Ft.	$1,094,383
181 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6581 Sq. Ft.	$3,338,797

Address	Redfin Estimate
206 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3247 Sq. Ft.	$1,500,046
183 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$1,871,080

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