Off Market May 2008 for $510K

$1,733,341

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,979/mo

•

2,308

sq ft

26 Verndale Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

ENORMOUS PRICE REDUCTION!!!!GREAT VALUE PER SQUARE FOOT- SOUTH SIDE OF NEWTON. This home is set back on a gracious 12,432 square foot lot near the top of a beautifully tree-lined side street. Its land could once again be the setting for a lush garden. This property, which is in need of extensive rehabilitation, has been continuously owned and cherished by one family since 1953. The property is close to shops and the Newton Highlands Stop on the Green Line. Sold in "as is" condition.

Single-familyProperty Type

1938Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$751Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Elizabeth Davidow • Centre Realty Group

Bought with Nancy Phillips • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Winchester

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•Source:MLS PIN #70641331

Redfin Estimate

$1,733,341

$1.2M since sold in May 2008$8,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 12% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD DEC 17, 2025
$1,500,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,160 sq ft
200 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,668,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,439 sq ft
116 Winslow Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD DEC 4, 2025
$1,825,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,893 sq ft
1308 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$1,395,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,344 sq ft
11 Mildred, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$120K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 26 Verndale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,085 (+3.8%)

$1,040,900 + $825,500

$1,866,400

2025

$17,420 (+3.4%)

$991,300 + $786,200

$1,777,500

2024

$16,850 (+4.8%)

$962,400 + $764,000

$1,726,400

2023

$16,077 (+4.5%)

$744,200 + $835,100

$1,579,300

2022

$15,383 (+3.6%)

$689,100 + $773,200

$1,462,300

2021

$14,843 (+3.1%)

$650,100 + $729,400

$1,379,500

2020

$14,402 (+2.9%)

$650,100 + $729,400

$1,379,500

2019

$13,996 (+3.8%)

$631,200 + $708,100

$1,339,300

2018

$13,487 (+3.1%)

$570,500 + $676,000

$1,246,500

2017

$13,076 (+4.5%)

$538,200 + $637,700

$1,175,900

2016

$12,507 (+4.9%)

$503,000 + $596,000

$1,099,000

2015

$11,925

$470,100 + $557,000

$1,027,100

2014

$11,935 (+5.5%)

$432,200 + $552,500

$984,700

2013

$11,314 (+0.8%)

$432,200 + $552,500

$984,700

2012

$11,225 (+6.0%)

$432,200 + $572,700

$1,004,900

2011

$10,585 (+23.4%)

$435,900 + $535,200

$971,100

2010

$8,579 (+23.1%)

$444,800 + $379,300

$824,100

2009

$6,970

$453,900 + $245,900

$699,800

Tax history for 26 Verndale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,085 (+3.8%)

$1,040,900 + $825,500

$1,866,400

2025

$17,420 (+3.4%)

$991,300 + $786,200

$1,777,500

2024

$16,850 (+4.8%)

$962,400 + $764,000

$1,726,400

2023

$16,077 (+4.5%)

$744,200 + $835,100

$1,579,300

2022

$15,383 (+3.6%)

$689,100 + $773,200

$1,462,300

2021

$14,843 (+3.1%)

$650,100 + $729,400

$1,379,500

2020

$14,402 (+2.9%)

$650,100 + $729,400

$1,379,500

2019

$13,996 (+3.8%)

$631,200 + $708,100

$1,339,300

2018

$13,487 (+3.1%)

$570,500 + $676,000

$1,246,500

2017

$13,076 (+4.5%)

$538,200 + $637,700

$1,175,900

2016

$12,507 (+4.9%)

$503,000 + $596,000

$1,099,000

2015

$11,925

$470,100 + $557,000

$1,027,100

2014

$11,935 (+5.5%)

$432,200 + $552,500

$984,700

2013

$11,314 (+0.8%)

$432,200 + $552,500

$984,700

2012

$11,225 (+6.0%)

$432,200 + $572,700

$1,004,900

2011

$10,585 (+23.4%)

$435,900 + $535,200

$971,100

2010

$8,579 (+23.1%)

$444,800 + $379,300

$824,100

2009

$6,970

$453,900 + $245,900

$699,800

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,052

Year built

1938

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2456848S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,308
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: brown

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,788
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: After intersection of Winchester and Dedham Streets,3rd right off Dedham
UnparsedAddress: 26 Verndale Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,052
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1938
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2456848S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Furnishings Negotiable
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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 • 02461

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.65M – $1.99M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Verndale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3873 Sq. Ft.	$2,562,279
20 Verndale Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1651 Sq. Ft.	$1,531,858

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Address	Redfin Estimate
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15 Verndale Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,325,829

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