Off Market Oct 2009 for $525K

$1,263,834

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,348/mo

•

1,705

sq ft

26 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460

About this home

Delightful Colonial in excellent condition.Enclosed sunroom w/walls of windows.LR has a wd burning Fplc & is adjac to a Formal Dining Rm w/built-in china cabinet. Fab Lge deck overlooking a well landscaped lev yard.The second floor has generous bedrooms w/spacious closets & a full bath.The finished lower level has a full bth & is perfect for family enjoyment.Utilities are upgraded or recently replaced:gas furnace/electric/many new windows.Nature lovers will enjoy nearby walking/biking trails

Single-familyProperty Type

1923Year Built

5,000 sq ftLot Size

$741Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Susan Freedman • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Cathleen Lane • Prudential Unlimited Realty - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #70934773

Redfin Estimate

$1,263,834

$739K since sold in October 2009$1,000 since July

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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$1,400,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,300 sq ft
29 Thaxter Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,282,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,458 sq ft
41 Capital St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,260,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,170 sq ft
16 Melbourne Ave, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,280,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,020 sq ft
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD OCT 31, 2025
$899,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,666 sq ft
51 Clinton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$1,060,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,725 sq ft
98 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02460, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$64K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

3 days MoM

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10 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Thaxter Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Oct 1, 2009

Sold

$525,000

$308/sq ft

MLS PIN #70934773

Oct 1, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2009

Sold

$525,000

$308/sq ft

Sep 8, 2009

Contingent

—

Jul 30, 2009

Price Changed

$535,000

$314/sq ft

Jun 16, 2009

Listed

$549,000

$322/sq ft

MLS PIN #30319440

Aug 16, 1999

Sold

$349,000

$205/sq ft

May 15, 1999

Listing Removed

—

May 12, 1999

Listed

$349,000

$205/sq ft

MLS PIN #30283693

Mar 18, 1999

Sold

$311,200

$183/sq ft

Jan 17, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Jan 5, 1999

Listed

$319,000

$187/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 30, 1992

Sold

$205,000

$120/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,956 (+3.8%)

$814,500 + $316,100

$1,130,600

2025

$10,553 (+3.4%)

$775,700 + $301,100

$1,076,800

2024

$10,203 (+5.7%)

$753,100 + $292,300

$1,045,400

2023

$9,657 (+4.5%)

$565,900 + $382,700

$948,600

2022

$9,240 (+3.6%)

$524,000 + $354,300

$878,300

2021

$8,916 (+3.1%)

$494,300 + $334,300

$828,600

2020

$8,651 (+6.7%)

$494,300 + $334,300

$828,600

2019

$8,109 (+15.1%)

$479,900 + $296,100

$776,000

2018

$7,043 (+3.1%)

$435,200 + $215,700

$650,900

2017

$6,829 (+4.6%)

$410,600 + $203,500

$614,100

2016

$6,531 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $190,200

$573,900

2015

$6,228 (+1.0%)

$358,600 + $177,800

$536,400

2014

$6,167 (+5.5%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2013

$5,846 (+2.9%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2012

$5,683 (+3.7%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2011

$5,478 (+19.6%)

$329,600 + $173,000

$502,600

2010

$4,581 (+2.4%)

$336,300 + $103,800

$440,100

2009

$4,473

$343,200 + $105,900

$449,100

Tax history for 26 Thaxter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,956 (+3.8%)

$814,500 + $316,100

$1,130,600

2025

$10,553 (+3.4%)

$775,700 + $301,100

$1,076,800

2024

$10,203 (+5.7%)

$753,100 + $292,300

$1,045,400

2023

$9,657 (+4.5%)

$565,900 + $382,700

$948,600

2022

$9,240 (+3.6%)

$524,000 + $354,300

$878,300

2021

$8,916 (+3.1%)

$494,300 + $334,300

$828,600

2020

$8,651 (+6.7%)

$494,300 + $334,300

$828,600

2019

$8,109 (+15.1%)

$479,900 + $296,100

$776,000

2018

$7,043 (+3.1%)

$435,200 + $215,700

$650,900

2017

$6,829 (+4.6%)

$410,600 + $203,500

$614,100

2016

$6,531 (+4.9%)

$383,700 + $190,200

$573,900

2015

$6,228 (+1.0%)

$358,600 + $177,800

$536,400

2014

$6,167 (+5.5%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2013

$5,846 (+2.9%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2012

$5,683 (+3.7%)

$327,500 + $181,300

$508,800

2011

$5,478 (+19.6%)

$329,600 + $173,000

$502,600

2010

$4,581 (+2.4%)

$336,300 + $103,800

$440,100

2009

$4,473

$343,200 + $105,900

$449,100

*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

4,792 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,800

Year built

1923

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2960188S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 300
Length: 20
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Pantry

Office Room Information
Area: 60
Length: 6
Width: 10
Level: Basement

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

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Interior Features: Sun Room, Foyer, Office, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,705
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec., Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,473.04
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: California St to Nevada to Thaxter Road
UnparsedAddress: 26 Thaxter Road, Newton MA 02460

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1923
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2960188S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: None
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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$1.20M – $1.45M

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