Off market jul 2011 for $952K

$1,944,818

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,005/mo

•

2,392

sq ft

20 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Located on a tree lined side street a few blocks to Countryside School and the T, this gracious 1928 brick Colonial with two story columuns has been beautifully maintained and restored. 4 year old well conceived kitchen with Viking range, granite counters and eating bar opens to family room and then to a mahogany deck and bluestone patio. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Media/rec room, exc storage in lower level. Classical details, high-quality built-ins and renovated systems make this a rare find.

Single-familyProperty Type

1928Year Built

7,360 sq ftLot Size

$813Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Ezra Stillman • Hammond Residential R. E.

Listed by • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Carolyn Lovit • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71226379

Redfin Estimate

$1,944,818

$993K since sold in July 2011$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 39% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$1,635,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
1289 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,480,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
2 Cannon St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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11 MoM

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$949,900
4 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,250,000
4 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft
118 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
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Sale history for 20 Shady Hill Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71226379

Jul 29, 2011

Sold

$952,000

$398/sq ft

Jun 16, 2011

Contingent

—

May 16, 2011

Relisted

—

May 7, 2011

Contingent

—

May 3, 2011

Listed

$949,000

$397/sq ft

MLS PIN #50324418

Aug 27, 1996

Sold

$450,000

$188/sq ft

May 28, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Apr 5, 1996

Listed

$469,000

$196/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,107 (+3.8%)

$942,600 + $822,800

$1,765,400

2025

$16,477 (+3.4%)

$897,700 + $783,600

$1,681,300

2024

$15,931 (+6.6%)

$871,600 + $760,700

$1,632,300

2023

$14,949 (+4.5%)

$664,000 + $804,500

$1,468,500

2022

$14,304 (+3.6%)

$614,800 + $744,900

$1,359,700

2021

$13,802 (+3.1%)

$580,000 + $702,700

$1,282,700

2020

$13,391 (+2.9%)

$580,000 + $702,700

$1,282,700

2019

$13,013 (+5.0%)

$563,100 + $682,200

$1,245,300

2018

$12,395 (+3.1%)

$511,000 + $634,600

$1,145,600

2017

$12,018 (+4.5%)

$482,100 + $598,700

$1,080,800

2016

$11,495 (+4.9%)

$450,600 + $559,500

$1,010,100

2015

$10,960 (+0.5%)

$421,100 + $522,900

$944,000

2014

$10,903 (+5.5%)

$387,300 + $512,300

$899,600

2013

$10,336 (+17.2%)

$387,300 + $512,300

$899,600

2012

$8,819 (+1.7%)

$387,300 + $402,200

$789,500

2011

$8,673 (+2.6%)

$391,900 + $403,800

$795,700

2010

$8,452 (−8.9%)

$399,900 + $412,000

$811,900

2009

$9,278

$408,100 + $523,400

$931,500

Tax history for 20 Shady Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,107 (+3.8%)

$942,600 + $822,800

$1,765,400

2025

$16,477 (+3.4%)

$897,700 + $783,600

$1,681,300

2024

$15,931 (+6.6%)

$871,600 + $760,700

$1,632,300

2023

$14,949 (+4.5%)

$664,000 + $804,500

$1,468,500

2022

$14,304 (+3.6%)

$614,800 + $744,900

$1,359,700

2021

$13,802 (+3.1%)

$580,000 + $702,700

$1,282,700

2020

$13,391 (+2.9%)

$580,000 + $702,700

$1,282,700

2019

$13,013 (+5.0%)

$563,100 + $682,200

$1,245,300

2018

$12,395 (+3.1%)

$511,000 + $634,600

$1,145,600

2017

$12,018 (+4.5%)

$482,100 + $598,700

$1,080,800

2016

$11,495 (+4.9%)

$450,600 + $559,500

$1,010,100

2015

$10,960 (+0.5%)

$421,100 + $522,900

$944,000

2014

$10,903 (+5.5%)

$387,300 + $512,300

$899,600

2013

$10,336 (+17.2%)

$387,300 + $512,300

$899,600

2012

$8,819 (+1.7%)

$387,300 + $402,200

$789,500

2011

$8,673 (+2.6%)

$391,900 + $403,800

$795,700

2010

$8,452 (−8.9%)

$399,900 + $412,000

$811,900

2009

$9,278

$408,100 + $523,400

$931,500

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,392

Year built

1928

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1831979S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 80
Length: 10
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# 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,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Family Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 160
Length: 20
Width: 8
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

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

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Great Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,392
Foundation Area: 1,040
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,673
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Countryside
Middle Or Junior School: Brown
High School: South

Location Information
Directions: south of route 9, take Walnut to Shady Hill
UnparsedAddress: 20 Shady Hill Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,392
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1831979S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: D/R Chandelier, Wine Fridge, 2nd Fridge In Basement, Shelf System In Utility Roome
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 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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$1.85M – $2.24M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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24 Shady Hill Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2504 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,473

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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