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Off Market Dec 2019 for $1.3M

$2,058,042

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,401/mo

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2,730

sq ft

26 Rice St, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

In the heart of Newton Center, this village Victorian offers so much: period architectural details both interior and exterior, updated kitchen and baths, wonderful natural light, and outdoor spaces with thoughtfully selected perennial gardens and other plantings. The first floor features high ceilings, a heated vestibule, foyer, a front to back fireplaced living room with built-ins, an updated eat-in-kitchen, an oval-shaped dining room, and powder room. On the second floor there are two good-sized bedrooms served by a common renovated bathroom, and an elegant master bedroom with a luxurious ensuite bathroom with a soaking tub, steam shower, and a double vanity with granite countertops; both bathrooms feature radiant heat. The third floor has two additional bedrooms and an office. This home also features an expansive deck and terraced brick patio in the back yard, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Close proximity to restaurants, shops, the "T," and much more. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

8,559 sq ftLot Size

$754Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kevin Eagar • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Melissa Deland • Deland Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72517897

Redfin Estimate

$2,058,042

$709K since sold in December 2019$31K since July

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This home's estimate is 10.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$2,160,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,951 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$1,650,000
B
6 beds2.5 baths2,589 sq ft
34 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
34 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$1,750,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,811 sq ft
73 Elmore St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$2,180,000
E
5 beds2.5 baths3,183 sq ft
97 Eldredge St, Newton, MA 02458
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 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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16 MoM

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$2,998,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
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Sale history for 26 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,823 (+3.8%)

$1,264,100 + $472,000

$1,736,100

2025

$16,203 (+3.4%)

$1,203,900 + $449,500

$1,653,400

2024

$15,667 (+7.2%)

$1,168,800 + $436,400

$1,605,200

2023

$14,610 (+4.5%)

$890,700 + $544,500

$1,435,200

2022

$13,980 (+3.6%)

$824,700 + $504,200

$1,328,900

2021

$13,490 (+3.1%)

$778,000 + $475,700

$1,253,700

2020

$13,089 (+2.9%)

$778,000 + $475,700

$1,253,700

2019

$12,720 (+5.0%)

$755,300 + $461,900

$1,217,200

2018

$12,115 (+3.1%)

$681,800 + $437,900

$1,119,700

2017

$11,746 (+4.6%)

$643,200 + $413,100

$1,056,300

2016

$11,234 (+8.4%)

$601,100 + $386,100

$987,200

2015

$10,363 (+1.3%)

$561,800 + $330,800

$892,600

2014

$10,229 (+5.5%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2013

$9,698 (+2.9%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2012

$9,427 (+3.6%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2011

$9,097 (+6.0%)

$518,600 + $316,000

$834,600

2010

$8,586 (+2.4%)

$529,200 + $295,600

$824,800

2009

$8,382

$540,000 + $301,600

$841,600

Tax history for 26 Rice St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,823 (+3.8%)

$1,264,100 + $472,000

$1,736,100

2025

$16,203 (+3.4%)

$1,203,900 + $449,500

$1,653,400

2024

$15,667 (+7.2%)

$1,168,800 + $436,400

$1,605,200

2023

$14,610 (+4.5%)

$890,700 + $544,500

$1,435,200

2022

$13,980 (+3.6%)

$824,700 + $504,200

$1,328,900

2021

$13,490 (+3.1%)

$778,000 + $475,700

$1,253,700

2020

$13,089 (+2.9%)

$778,000 + $475,700

$1,253,700

2019

$12,720 (+5.0%)

$755,300 + $461,900

$1,217,200

2018

$12,115 (+3.1%)

$681,800 + $437,900

$1,119,700

2017

$11,746 (+4.6%)

$643,200 + $413,100

$1,056,300

2016

$11,234 (+8.4%)

$601,100 + $386,100

$987,200

2015

$10,363 (+1.3%)

$561,800 + $330,800

$892,600

2014

$10,229 (+5.5%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2013

$9,698 (+2.9%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2012

$9,427 (+3.6%)

$514,900 + $329,100

$844,000

2011

$9,097 (+6.0%)

$518,600 + $316,000

$834,600

2010

$8,586 (+2.4%)

$529,200 + $295,600

$824,800

2009

$8,382

$540,000 + $301,600

$841,600

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,744

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2749442S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

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

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 252
Length: 18
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 513
Length: 27
Width: 19
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Remodeled

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Steam / Sauna,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding

Living Room Information
Area: 405
Length: 27
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Chair Rail,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 513
Length: 27
Width: 19
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 270
Length: 18
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Pendant, Office, Finish - Cement Plaster, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,730
Foundation Area: 1,008
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Pale green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Sloped
Frontage Length: 70
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,720
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre Street to Rice Street
UnparsedAddress: 26 Rice Street, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,744
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2749442S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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, 14 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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Estimated sale price

$1.96M – $2.37M

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Home values near 26 Rice St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2929 Sq. Ft.	$1,861,604
21 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2236 Sq. Ft.	$2,012,803

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3930 Sq. Ft.	$2,233,456
20 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3555 Sq. Ft.	$3,366,627

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,038,736
14 Rice Street, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3152 Sq. Ft.	$2,351,316

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