OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2015 for $1.1M

$2,121,697

•

2,181

sq ft

25 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Inviting Slate Roofed, Brick Colonial in Coveted Ward School District! Gracious foyer, beautiful arches, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room formerly an au-pair room. Mud room/vestibule off the kitchen leading to small deck with stairs to backyard. Screened porch access from the Living room and Family Room. On the 2nd floor, the MBR has an adjacent dressing room, leading to MBR Bath. 3 additional generous Bedrooms with full bath. Lower level has a playroom, additional storage rooms and direct access to the 2 car garage. This property will require cosmetic improvements/renovations, and is supported by a neighborhood of more expensive homes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1937Year Built

0.28 acresLot Size

$973Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Kern • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Lexi Crivon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #71758167

Redfin Estimate

$2,121,697

$941K since sold in March 2015$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.98M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,075,000
A
4 beds3 baths3,537 sq ft
150 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,225,000
D
4 beds2 baths2,877 sq ft
38 Wachusett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,600,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,434 sq ft
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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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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Classic center entrance Colonial located across the street from the Ward Elementary School. Lots of light from the large windows throughout the living areas. Kitchen needs updating.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
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Sale history for 25 Dolphin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,114 (+3.8%)

$1,820,700 + $255,000

$2,075,700

2025

$19,374 (+3.4%)

$1,734,000 + $242,900

$1,976,900

2024

$18,732 (+4.3%)

$1,683,500 + $235,800

$1,919,300

2023

$17,953 (+9.6%)

$1,300,000 + $463,600

$1,763,600

2022

$16,386 (+3.6%)

$1,203,700 + $353,900

$1,557,600

2021

$15,811 (+3.1%)

$1,135,600 + $333,800

$1,469,400

2020

$15,341 (+2.9%)

$1,135,600 + $333,800

$1,469,400

2019

$14,908 (+3.5%)

$1,102,500 + $324,100

$1,426,600

2018

$14,399 (+3.1%)

$1,004,100 + $326,700

$1,330,800

2017

$13,961 (+16.9%)

$947,300 + $308,200

$1,255,500

2016

$11,939 (+4.9%)

$885,300 + $163,800

$1,049,100

2015

$11,384 (+0.3%)

$827,400 + $153,100

$980,500

2014

$11,355 (+5.5%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2013

$10,765 (+2.9%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2012

$10,465 (+1.3%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2011

$10,329 (+2.6%)

$757,900 + $189,700

$947,600

2010

$10,065 (+2.4%)

$773,400 + $193,500

$966,900

2009

$9,827

$789,200 + $197,400

$986,600

Tax history for 25 Dolphin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,114 (+3.8%)

$1,820,700 + $255,000

$2,075,700

2025

$19,374 (+3.4%)

$1,734,000 + $242,900

$1,976,900

2024

$18,732 (+4.3%)

$1,683,500 + $235,800

$1,919,300

2023

$17,953 (+9.6%)

$1,300,000 + $463,600

$1,763,600

2022

$16,386 (+3.6%)

$1,203,700 + $353,900

$1,557,600

2021

$15,811 (+3.1%)

$1,135,600 + $333,800

$1,469,400

2020

$15,341 (+2.9%)

$1,135,600 + $333,800

$1,469,400

2019

$14,908 (+3.5%)

$1,102,500 + $324,100

$1,426,600

2018

$14,399 (+3.1%)

$1,004,100 + $326,700

$1,330,800

2017

$13,961 (+16.9%)

$947,300 + $308,200

$1,255,500

2016

$11,939 (+4.9%)

$885,300 + $163,800

$1,049,100

2015

$11,384 (+0.3%)

$827,400 + $153,100

$980,500

2014

$11,355 (+5.5%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2013

$10,765 (+2.9%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2012

$10,465 (+1.3%)

$757,300 + $179,600

$936,900

2011

$10,329 (+2.6%)

$757,900 + $189,700

$947,600

2010

$10,065 (+2.4%)

$773,400 + $193,500

$966,900

2009

$9,827

$789,200 + $197,400

$986,600

*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

12,400

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

2,181

Year built

1937

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3311678S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,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,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dressing Room

Living Room Information
Area: 350
Length: 14
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 150
Length: 10
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X10
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Play Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,181
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Rain Gutters

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,356
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waverley to Mandalay to Dolphin
UnparsedAddress: 25 Dolphin Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,181
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3311678S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 19, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.0mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...
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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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$2.02M – $2.44M

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Data from public records.

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44 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5014 Sq. Ft.	$2,358,626
39 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,936,204

Address	Redfin Estimate
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47 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$2,101,896

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,791,849
39 Dolphin Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,868,322

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