Off Market May 2020 for $1.5M

$2,816,028

•

5,580

sq ft

20 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Stately Center Entrance Colonial in Newton Centre - Welcoming Circular Driveway, Expansive Front Porch with Park-like Grounds! A Great House for Entertaining - Spacious Fire-placed Living Room opens to Dining Room with Bay Window & Handcrafted Italianate Gates and Large Family Room with Leaded Glass Pocket Doors, Skylight and Built-ins. Bridal Staircase, High Ceilings, Hardwood Floors and Historic Detail Displayed Throughout this Magnificent Home. This Six Bedroom, Three and a Half Bath House also Features Central Air, an Alarm System, Underground Sprinklers and an in-house Generator. A Beautiful Home with an Easy Commute to Boston! Moments from the Mass. Pike. Fabulous Location - Near Ward Elementary School, Boston College, Heartbreak Hill, and Newton Centre's Restaurants, Shops & the "T"!

Single-familyProperty Type

1917Year Built

0.32 acresLot Size

$505Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jane Goldman • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Adam Kotkin • Red Tree Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72615856

Redfin Estimate

$2,816,028

$1.3M since sold in May 2020$39K since August

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This home's estimate is 4.7% higher than the average sale price ($2.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,702,000
A
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
78 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,940,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,700 sq ft
57 Waban Hill Rd N, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$3,061,000
F
5 beds4 baths5,446 sq ft
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA 02460

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 20 Nobscot Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,620 (+3.8%)

$1,583,400 + $544,600

$2,128,000

2025

$19,862 (+3.4%)

$1,508,000 + $518,700

$2,026,700

2024

$19,205 (+3.7%)

$1,464,100 + $503,600

$1,967,700

2023

$18,519 (+4.5%)

$1,134,600 + $684,600

$1,819,200

2022

$17,720 (+12.2%)

$1,050,600 + $633,800

$1,684,400

2021

$15,795 (−12.4%)

$991,100 + $476,800

$1,467,900

2020

$18,029 (+2.9%)

$1,165,900 + $561,000

$1,726,900

2019

$17,520 (+1.2%)

$1,131,900 + $544,700

$1,676,600

2018

$17,318 (+3.1%)

$1,028,500 + $572,100

$1,600,600

2017

$16,791 (+4.6%)

$970,300 + $539,700

$1,510,000

2016

$16,059 (+4.9%)

$906,800 + $504,400

$1,411,200

2015

$15,312 (−1.8%)

$847,500 + $471,400

$1,318,900

2014

$15,590 (+5.5%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2013

$14,780 (+2.9%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2012

$14,368 (+3.0%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2011

$13,952 (+2.6%)

$774,100 + $505,900

$1,280,000

2010

$13,597 (+2.4%)

$789,900 + $516,200

$1,306,100

2009

$13,275

$806,000 + $526,800

$1,332,800

Tax history for 20 Nobscot Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,620 (+3.8%)

$1,583,400 + $544,600

$2,128,000

2025

$19,862 (+3.4%)

$1,508,000 + $518,700

$2,026,700

2024

$19,205 (+3.7%)

$1,464,100 + $503,600

$1,967,700

2023

$18,519 (+4.5%)

$1,134,600 + $684,600

$1,819,200

2022

$17,720 (+12.2%)

$1,050,600 + $633,800

$1,684,400

2021

$15,795 (−12.4%)

$991,100 + $476,800

$1,467,900

2020

$18,029 (+2.9%)

$1,165,900 + $561,000

$1,726,900

2019

$17,520 (+1.2%)

$1,131,900 + $544,700

$1,676,600

2018

$17,318 (+3.1%)

$1,028,500 + $572,100

$1,600,600

2017

$16,791 (+4.6%)

$970,300 + $539,700

$1,510,000

2016

$16,059 (+4.9%)

$906,800 + $504,400

$1,411,200

2015

$15,312 (−1.8%)

$847,500 + $471,400

$1,318,900

2014

$15,590 (+5.5%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2013

$14,780 (+2.9%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2012

$14,368 (+3.0%)

$775,200 + $511,100

$1,286,300

2011

$13,952 (+2.6%)

$774,100 + $505,900

$1,280,000

2010

$13,597 (+2.4%)

$789,900 + $516,200

$1,306,100

2009

$13,275

$806,000 + $526,800

$1,332,800

*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

0.32 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,058

Year built

1917

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3737008S

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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 238
Length: 14
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 627
Length: 19
Width: 33
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 273
Length: 13
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup

Dining Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 14
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Upgraded,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X15
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Gas, Washer Hookup, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Laminate
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Wet Bar, Den, Bedroom, Bathroom, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,580
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.32
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,695
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Generator Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ward Street, Right or Left onto Nobscot Road
UnparsedAddress: 20 Nobscot Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,058
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.32 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3737008S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$2.60M – $3.15M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2933 Sq. Ft.	$2,051,276
34 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2482 Sq. Ft.	$1,629,491

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3490 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,186
28 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4133 Sq. Ft.	$3,044,046

Address	Redfin Estimate
42 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3952 Sq. Ft.	$3,052,664
4 Nobscot Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3881 Sq. Ft.	$2,600,642

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