OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2017 for $988K

$1,730,275

•

2,827

sq ft

20 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Come fall in love with this rarely available five bedroom, three and a half bathroom estate on the south side of Newton! The warmth and elegance of this home includes charming woodwork throughout, a fireplaced living room and a Tap Room, perfect for four o'clock tea. This spacious home offers four full floors of living space. Fantastic attic offers a cedar closet, a bedroom and full bathroom, perfect for an au-paire or overnight guest. Oversized playroom in the basement includes a brick fireplace and wall to wall carpeting. Romantic Master Suite with a private bath, his and her closets and an alcove. Enjoy relaxing in the quiet, sun-filled, screened-in porch overlooking the backyard. Don’t miss the Concord grapevine on the side of the house along the driveway. A two car garage, plenty of storage and a first floor powder room complete this perfect package! Just steps to Countryside, Brown, and Newton South High schools and public transportation. Prized & cared for by only one family.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

8,150 sq ftLot Size

$612Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Hochberger • Century 21 Shawmut Properties

Bought with Lisa Li • Feng Shui Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72159884

Redfin Estimate

$1,730,275

$742K since sold in July 2017$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 13.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) 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 MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,821,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,515 sq ft
19 Sutcliffe Park, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 24, 2026
$1,700,000
E
5 beds3 baths3,375 sq ft
48 Goddard St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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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 Whittlesey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,878 (+3.8%)

$1,080,000 + $352,200

$1,432,200

2025

$13,367 (+3.4%)

$1,028,600 + $335,400

$1,364,000

2024

$12,925 (+4.7%)

$998,600 + $325,700

$1,324,300

2023

$12,347 (+4.5%)

$768,300 + $444,600

$1,212,900

2022

$11,815 (+3.6%)

$711,400 + $411,700

$1,123,100

2021

$11,400 (+3.1%)

$671,100 + $388,400

$1,059,500

2020

$11,061 (+2.9%)

$671,100 + $388,400

$1,059,500

2019

$10,749 (+11.0%)

$651,600 + $377,000

$1,028,600

2018

$9,688 (+3.1%)

$597,700 + $297,700

$895,400

2017

$9,393 (+4.6%)

$563,900 + $280,800

$844,700

2016

$8,983 (+4.9%)

$527,000 + $262,400

$789,400

2015

$8,566 (−1.1%)

$492,500 + $245,300

$737,800

2014

$8,660 (+5.5%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2013

$8,210 (+2.9%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2012

$7,981 (−0.8%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2011

$8,049 (+2.6%)

$462,700 + $275,700

$738,400

2010

$7,844 (+2.4%)

$472,100 + $281,400

$753,500

2009

$7,658

$481,700 + $287,200

$768,900

Tax history for 20 Whittlesey Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,878 (+3.8%)

$1,080,000 + $352,200

$1,432,200

2025

$13,367 (+3.4%)

$1,028,600 + $335,400

$1,364,000

2024

$12,925 (+4.7%)

$998,600 + $325,700

$1,324,300

2023

$12,347 (+4.5%)

$768,300 + $444,600

$1,212,900

2022

$11,815 (+3.6%)

$711,400 + $411,700

$1,123,100

2021

$11,400 (+3.1%)

$671,100 + $388,400

$1,059,500

2020

$11,061 (+2.9%)

$671,100 + $388,400

$1,059,500

2019

$10,749 (+11.0%)

$651,600 + $377,000

$1,028,600

2018

$9,688 (+3.1%)

$597,700 + $297,700

$895,400

2017

$9,393 (+4.6%)

$563,900 + $280,800

$844,700

2016

$8,983 (+4.9%)

$527,000 + $262,400

$789,400

2015

$8,566 (−1.1%)

$492,500 + $245,300

$737,800

2014

$8,660 (+5.5%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2013

$8,210 (+2.9%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2012

$7,981 (−0.8%)

$456,800 + $257,700

$714,500

2011

$8,049 (+2.6%)

$462,700 + $275,700

$738,400

2010

$7,844 (+2.4%)

$472,100 + $281,400

$753,500

2009

$7,658

$481,700 + $287,200

$768,900

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,784

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3759062S

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: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 360
Length: 20
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 252
Length: 14
Width: 18
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 36
Length: 6
Width: 6
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Main Level Bathrooms: 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 54
Length: 6
Width: 9
Level: Main,First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 35
Length: 7
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 77
Length: 7
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 14
Width: 23
Level: Main,First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Pantry,Country Kitchen

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 6X7
Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Stone / Slate, Vinyl / VCT, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bonus Room, Walk-Up Attic, Finish - Cement Plaster

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,827
Foundation Area: 1,022.527777
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone, Post & Beam
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,393
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off of Parker Street, between Wheeler Rd. and Dedham Street
UnparsedAddress: 20 Whittlesey Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,784
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3759062S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

6/10 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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$1.64M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

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9 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4121 Sq. Ft.	$2,984,228

Address	Redfin Estimate
6 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2240 Sq. Ft.	$1,683,833
15 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2816 Sq. Ft.	$1,640,494

Address	Redfin Estimate
3 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1917 Sq. Ft.	$1,305,347
21 Whittlesey Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2074 Sq. Ft.	$1,474,977

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