OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2024 for $1.7M

$1,911,086

•

2,678

sq ft

21 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Location! This charming home is sited on a quiet cul-de-sac offering a sense tranquility and community. The natural wood finishes throughout provide a sense of warmth and comfort immediatly upon entry. Designed with a reverse staircase, the home offers maximum usability. The fireplaced living room opens directly to the large formal dining room and creates great flow space for everyday and holiday gatherings. A classic sunroom, provides tons of natural light and can be used as a playroom, office or BOTH!, depending on changing needs. The 2008 kitchen features a table height island for meal prep or comfortable seating. Upstairs, you will find the primary suite with its vaulted ceiling, 2 walk in closets and en-suite bath plus 3 generously sized family/guest bedrooms. Unexpected is a delightful 3 season porch that has full view of the large level rear yard and potential for further enhancement. Near Houses of Worship, T, shops, restaurants + playground in Newton Centre.

Single-familyProperty Type

1927Year Built

8,190 sq ftLot Size

$714Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Sarina Steinmetz • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Wilson Group • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73288222

Redfin Estimate

$1,911,086

$136K since sold in November 2024$26K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.69M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,700,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths2,766 sq ft
601 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,750,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,811 sq ft
73 Elmore St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 21 Wessex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,611 (+16.2%)

$1,251,300 + $359,700

$1,611,000

2025

$13,438 (+3.4%)

$1,191,700 + $179,500

$1,371,200

2024

$12,993 (+5.5%)

$1,157,000 + $174,300

$1,331,300

2023

$12,311 (+4.5%)

$880,300 + $329,000

$1,209,300

2022

$11,779 (+3.6%)

$815,100 + $304,600

$1,119,700

2021

$11,366 (+3.1%)

$769,000 + $287,300

$1,056,300

2020

$11,028 (+2.9%)

$769,000 + $287,300

$1,056,300

2019

$10,716 (+4.5%)

$746,600 + $278,900

$1,025,500

2018

$10,257 (+3.1%)

$673,900 + $274,100

$948,000

2017

$9,945 (+6.7%)

$635,800 + $258,500

$894,300

2016

$9,322 (+4.9%)

$594,200 + $225,000

$819,200

2015

$8,889 (+0.4%)

$555,300 + $210,300

$765,600

2014

$8,850 (+5.5%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2013

$8,390 (+2.9%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2012

$8,156 (+3.1%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2011

$7,910 (+2.6%)

$512,100 + $213,600

$725,700

2010

$7,709 (+5.7%)

$522,600 + $217,900

$740,500

2009

$7,290

$533,300 + $198,600

$731,900

Tax history for 21 Wessex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,611 (+16.2%)

$1,251,300 + $359,700

$1,611,000

2025

$13,438 (+3.4%)

$1,191,700 + $179,500

$1,371,200

2024

$12,993 (+5.5%)

$1,157,000 + $174,300

$1,331,300

2023

$12,311 (+4.5%)

$880,300 + $329,000

$1,209,300

2022

$11,779 (+3.6%)

$815,100 + $304,600

$1,119,700

2021

$11,366 (+3.1%)

$769,000 + $287,300

$1,056,300

2020

$11,028 (+2.9%)

$769,000 + $287,300

$1,056,300

2019

$10,716 (+4.5%)

$746,600 + $278,900

$1,025,500

2018

$10,257 (+3.1%)

$673,900 + $274,100

$948,000

2017

$9,945 (+6.7%)

$635,800 + $258,500

$894,300

2016

$9,322 (+4.9%)

$594,200 + $225,000

$819,200

2015

$8,889 (+0.4%)

$555,300 + $210,300

$765,600

2014

$8,850 (+5.5%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2013

$8,390 (+2.9%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2012

$8,156 (+3.1%)

$508,700 + $221,500

$730,200

2011

$7,910 (+2.6%)

$512,100 + $213,600

$725,700

2010

$7,709 (+5.7%)

$522,600 + $217,900

$740,500

2009

$7,290

$533,300 + $198,600

$731,900

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,318

Year built

1927

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3122671S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 336
Length: 28
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 20
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Lighting - Pendant

Kitchen Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,678
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Blue

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Storage, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,993
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ward to Wessex
UnparsedAddress: 21 Wessex Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,318
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3122671S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

2/10 Air Factor

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

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$1.82M – $2.20M

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Home values near 21 Wessex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Wessex Rd Apartment 1, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1157 Sq. Ft.	$809,864
22 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3348 Sq. Ft.	$1,680,442

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Wessex Rd Apartment 1, Newton, MA 1 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1068 Sq. Ft.	$678,559
29 Wessex Rd Apartment L, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$907,883

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Wessex Rd Apartment R, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1474 Sq. Ft.	$880,080
11 Wessex Rd Apartment 2, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1138 Sq. Ft.	$661,872

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