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Off Market Jan 2021 for $1M

$1,428,705

•

2,896

sq ft

26 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Oversized 2 family home tucked away from the madding crowd, yet just a hop onto the Pike, a skip to the x-bus & a jump to the commuter rail or green line. Or stay home and watch the world go by from a perfect home office overlooking fall foliage by your front entry. 2896sf of old world charm, natural wood, leaded glass, beamed ceiling & huge DR china cabinet. The LR opens wide into both the DR and apartment entry. Both units have sunrooms, eat in kitchens with large storage pantries, & insulated replacement windows. Unit 2 has an eye-opening walk up, unfinished attic with enticing expansion potential. There is a large walk out basement with high ceilings and great space. A bit of back yard space next to a 2 car garage and more surface parking in the drive round out the picture. Many updates include boilers, hot water heaters, roofs, chimney pointing & more. This home offers terrific value in a convenient location!

Multi-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

3,960 sq ftLot Size

$493Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ed Lyon • Preservation Properties

Bought with Clifford Kensington • City Realty Group

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Redfin Estimate

$1,428,705

$379K since sold in January 2021$19K since July

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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 38.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.03M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$1,225,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,862 sq ft
13-15 Columbia St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$660,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,657 sq ft
13-15 Paul St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD JUL 2, 2026
$1,050,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,122 sq ft
38 Hobson St, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,185,000
D
6 beds2.5 baths2,931 sq ft
124-126 Brooks St, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD NOV 21, 2025
$1,100,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,340 sq ft
36-38 Bostonia Ave, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD NOV 24, 2025
$960,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,430 sq ft
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$607,898

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,195,000
4 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft
227-229 Tremont St, Newton, MA 02458
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$2,325,000
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Sale history for 26 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,618 (+3.8%)

$845,900 + $456,300

$1,302,200

2025

$12,154 (+3.4%)

$805,600 + $434,600

$1,240,200

2024

$11,752 (+4.2%)

$782,100 + $422,000

$1,204,100

2023

$11,279 (+15.4%)

$621,000 + $487,000

$1,108,000

2022

$9,774 (+9.5%)

$575,000 + $354,100

$929,100

2021

$8,923 (+3.1%)

$527,500 + $301,800

$829,300

2020

$8,658 (+6.9%)

$527,500 + $301,800

$829,300

2019

$8,099 (+0.4%)

$493,000 + $282,000

$775,000

2018

$8,066 (+6.1%)

$465,000 + $280,500

$745,500

2017

$7,605 (+6.5%)

$426,600 + $257,300

$683,900

2016

$7,140 (+4.9%)

$391,400 + $236,000

$627,400

2015

$6,808 (−0.5%)

$365,800 + $220,600

$586,400

2014

$6,839 (+5.5%)

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2013

$6,484 (+2.9%)

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2012

$6,303

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2011

$6,308 (+2.6%)

$343,900 + $234,800

$578,700

2010

$6,147 (+3.5%)

$350,900 + $239,600

$590,500

2009

$5,939

$369,400 + $226,900

$596,300

Tax history for 26 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,618 (+3.8%)

$845,900 + $456,300

$1,302,200

2025

$12,154 (+3.4%)

$805,600 + $434,600

$1,240,200

2024

$11,752 (+4.2%)

$782,100 + $422,000

$1,204,100

2023

$11,279 (+15.4%)

$621,000 + $487,000

$1,108,000

2022

$9,774 (+9.5%)

$575,000 + $354,100

$929,100

2021

$8,923 (+3.1%)

$527,500 + $301,800

$829,300

2020

$8,658 (+6.9%)

$527,500 + $301,800

$829,300

2019

$8,099 (+0.4%)

$493,000 + $282,000

$775,000

2018

$8,066 (+6.1%)

$465,000 + $280,500

$745,500

2017

$7,605 (+6.5%)

$426,600 + $257,300

$683,900

2016

$7,140 (+4.9%)

$391,400 + $236,000

$627,400

2015

$6,808 (−0.5%)

$365,800 + $220,600

$586,400

2014

$6,839 (+5.5%)

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2013

$6,484 (+2.9%)

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2012

$6,303

$334,400 + $229,900

$564,300

2011

$6,308 (+2.6%)

$343,900 + $234,800

$578,700

2010

$6,147 (+3.5%)

$350,900 + $239,600

$590,500

2009

$5,939

$369,400 + $226,900

$596,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,960

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

2,896

Year built

1920

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

2048704S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2021.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Floored Attic, Walk-Up Attic, Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,896
Foundation Area: 1,284
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Blue
Lead Paint: Certified Treated

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,658
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Tremont Street near Waverley Ave
UnparsedAddress: 26 Playstead Road, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 8
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,896
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,960 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2048704S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 25, 2021

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

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

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Estimated sale price

$1.36M – $1.64M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$792,111
25 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1152 Sq. Ft.	$869,104

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3548 Sq. Ft.	$1,452,312
10 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3256 Sq. Ft.	$1,385,722

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30 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2514 Sq. Ft.	$1,351,080

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