OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2020 for $1.9M

$2,891,775

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,770/mo

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3,885

sq ft

28 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Located on a most coveted cul-de-sac street atop West Newton Hill. This welcoming home offers privacy with picture perfect curb appeal, high ceilings, large windows, generously proportioned rooms, and a front porch, perfect for warm summer nights. The gracious entry, with beautiful detail, leads to the living room and family room with fireplace. The large dining room, also with a fireplace, opens to the custom designed chef's kitchen.The large Master Suite with dressing room and two additional bedrooms and family bath complete the 2nd floor. The third floor surprises with a 18x16 recreation room with soaring ceilings as well as a charming bedroom and a full bath. Lower level offers a gym, laundry and ample storage. The detached, oversized 2-car garage/carriage house, has a separate entrance office/guest/au-pair with bath. Impeccably maintained, professionally landscaped, close to all major routes, public transportation and villages of West Newton & Newtonville. Peirce School.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

8,380 sq ftLot Size

$744Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Drucker Group • Historic Homes, Inc.

Bought with The Drucker Group • Historic Homes, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72646088

Redfin Estimate

$2,891,775

$897K since sold in July 2020$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 34.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.16M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,400,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,848 sq ft
22 Regent St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,150,000
B
5 beds2.5 baths2,875 sq ft
91 Hillside Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,820,000
C
7 beds4.5 baths4,510 sq ft
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,925,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,944 sq ft
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$2,800,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,894 sq ft
39 Valentine Park, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,845,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA 02460

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$73K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

9 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 26 HRS AGO
$2,599,000
5 beds3.5 baths6,085 sq ft
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NEW 1 DAY AGO
$1,075,000
2 beds2.5 baths1,673 sq ft
12 Elm St #12, West Newton, MA 02465
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,895,000
4 beds3 baths2,600 sq ft
17 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA 02465
HOT HOME
$739,900
3 beds2 baths1,466 sq ft
9 Lill Ave, Newton, MA 02465
$1,395,000
3 beds2 baths1,939 sq ft
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Sale history for 28 Balcarres Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72646088

Jul 1, 2020

Sold

$1,995,000

$514/sq ft

May 9, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 21, 2020

Listed

$1,995,000

$514/sq ft

MLS PIN #30611752

Oct 3, 2002

Sold

$1,686,000

$434/sq ft

Aug 13, 2002

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2002

Listed

$1,800,000

$463/sq ft

MLS PIN #50491041

Apr 3, 1998

Sold

$893,500

$230/sq ft

Feb 9, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Feb 6, 1998

Listed

$879,000

$226/sq ft

MLS PIN #50349640

Dec 11, 1996

Sold

$739,000

$190/sq ft

Sep 29, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 1996

Listed

$739,000

$190/sq ft

Public Records

May 14, 1993

Sold

$450,000

$116/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,883 (+3.8%)

$1,273,800 + $1,294,100

$2,567,900

2025

$23,967 (+3.4%)

$1,213,100 + $1,232,500

$2,445,600

2024

$23,174 (+3.5%)

$1,177,800 + $1,196,600

$2,374,400

2023

$22,392 (+4.5%)

$908,200 + $1,291,400

$2,199,600

2022

$21,426 (−1.1%)

$840,900 + $1,195,800

$2,036,700

2021

$21,658 (+3.1%)

$800,700 + $1,212,100

$2,012,800

2020

$21,014 (+2.9%)

$800,700 + $1,212,100

$2,012,800

2019

$20,421 (+2.7%)

$777,400 + $1,176,800

$1,954,200

2018

$19,876 (+3.1%)

$708,300 + $1,128,700

$1,837,000

2017

$19,271 (+8.9%)

$668,200 + $1,064,800

$1,733,000

2016

$17,697 (+11.7%)

$624,500 + $930,600

$1,555,100

2015

$15,844 (+1.2%)

$555,800 + $808,900

$1,364,700

2014

$15,649 (+5.5%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2013

$14,836 (+2.9%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2012

$14,423 (−13.4%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2011

$16,663 (+2.6%)

$512,800 + $1,015,900

$1,528,700

2010

$16,239 (+2.4%)

$523,300 + $1,036,600

$1,559,900

2009

$15,853

$534,000 + $1,057,700

$1,591,700

Tax history for 28 Balcarres Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,883 (+3.8%)

$1,273,800 + $1,294,100

$2,567,900

2025

$23,967 (+3.4%)

$1,213,100 + $1,232,500

$2,445,600

2024

$23,174 (+3.5%)

$1,177,800 + $1,196,600

$2,374,400

2023

$22,392 (+4.5%)

$908,200 + $1,291,400

$2,199,600

2022

$21,426 (−1.1%)

$840,900 + $1,195,800

$2,036,700

2021

$21,658 (+3.1%)

$800,700 + $1,212,100

$2,012,800

2020

$21,014 (+2.9%)

$800,700 + $1,212,100

$2,012,800

2019

$20,421 (+2.7%)

$777,400 + $1,176,800

$1,954,200

2018

$19,876 (+3.1%)

$708,300 + $1,128,700

$1,837,000

2017

$19,271 (+8.9%)

$668,200 + $1,064,800

$1,733,000

2016

$17,697 (+11.7%)

$624,500 + $930,600

$1,555,100

2015

$15,844 (+1.2%)

$555,800 + $808,900

$1,364,700

2014

$15,649 (+5.5%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2013

$14,836 (+2.9%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2012

$14,423 (−13.4%)

$510,800 + $780,400

$1,291,200

2011

$16,663 (+2.6%)

$512,800 + $1,015,900

$1,528,700

2010

$16,239 (+2.4%)

$523,300 + $1,036,600

$1,559,900

2009

$15,853

$534,000 + $1,057,700

$1,591,700

*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

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,515

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3736797S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 14
Width: 16
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 14
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 221
Length: 13
Width: 17
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Exercise Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,885
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: green

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,421
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: off Otis, between Somerset and Lenox
UnparsedAddress: 28 Balcarres Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,515
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3736797S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

54% 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 • 02465

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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

$2.75M – $3.33M

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Data from public records.

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19 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3299 Sq. Ft.	$2,511,680

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3440 Sq. Ft.	$2,733,022
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