OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2018 for $1M

$1,568,951

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,745/mo

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1,695

sq ft

28 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Located on a dead-end street in Newton Highlands, this simply lovely residence has much to offer. The main level features a large living room, a bright dining room with a fireplace, an updated kitchen, and a powder room with a laundry area. The second level is comprised of a master bedroom with a walk-in closet and an oversized spa-like bathroom; two other bedrooms; and a pristine bathroom with beautiful tiling. There is central air-conditioning on the second floor and a split system on the first floor. Also offered are hardwood floors throughout, great closet/storage space, a detached garage, and grounds enhanced with a deck overlooking the tree lined backyard. Updates include the heating system, windows, roof, and HardiePlank® siding to exterior. This property is in proximity to the Eliot “T” station, the shops and restaurants in Newton Highlands and Waban Villages. Zervas, Oak Hill and Newton South Schools

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

5,900 sq ftLot Size

$926Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Joan Sullivan • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Jamie Genser • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #72394068

Redfin Estimate

$1,568,951

$503K since sold in October 2018$10K since September

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This home's estimate is 26.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,650,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,970 sq ft
93 Manchester Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,297,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,742 sq ft
59 Hinckley Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 21, 2026
$1,299,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths1,936 sq ft
66 Linden St, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$810,000
D
2 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
130 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,472,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,095 sq ft
77 Wade St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$898,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft
16 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA 02464

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$112K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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$949,900
4 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,250,000
4 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft
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OPEN THU, 4PM TO 5:30PM
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Sale history for 28 Brewster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72394068

Oct 30, 2018

Sold

$1,066,000

$629/sq ft

Sep 18, 2018

Pending

—

Sep 12, 2018

Listed

$999,000

$589/sq ft

MLS PIN #30557333

Jan 24, 2002

Sold

$443,000

$261/sq ft

Nov 28, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Oct 31, 2001

Listed

$459,900

$271/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,740 (+3.8%)

$933,500 + $587,700

$1,521,200

2025

$14,198 (+3.4%)

$889,000 + $559,800

$1,448,800

2024

$13,728 (+16.7%)

$863,100 + $543,500

$1,406,600

2023

$11,764 (+13.6%)

$650,100 + $505,500

$1,155,600

2022

$10,353 (+3.6%)

$601,900 + $382,200

$984,100

2021

$9,990 (+3.1%)

$567,800 + $360,600

$928,400

2020

$9,692 (+14.4%)

$567,800 + $360,600

$928,400

2019

$8,471 (+3.9%)

$551,300 + $259,300

$810,600

2018

$8,152 (+3.1%)

$499,300 + $254,100

$753,400

2017

$7,904 (+4.6%)

$471,000 + $239,800

$710,800

2016

$7,560 (+4.9%)

$440,200 + $224,100

$664,300

2015

$7,207 (+8.8%)

$411,400 + $209,400

$620,800

2014

$6,622 (+5.5%)

$377,000 + $169,400

$546,400

2013

$6,276 (+2.9%)

$377,000 + $169,200

$546,200

2012

$6,101 (+12.9%)

$377,000 + $169,200

$546,200

2011

$5,405 (+2.6%)

$347,000 + $148,900

$495,900

2010

$5,267 (+2.4%)

$354,100 + $151,900

$506,000

2009

$5,142

$361,300 + $155,000

$516,300

Tax history for 28 Brewster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,740 (+3.8%)

$933,500 + $587,700

$1,521,200

2025

$14,198 (+3.4%)

$889,000 + $559,800

$1,448,800

2024

$13,728 (+16.7%)

$863,100 + $543,500

$1,406,600

2023

$11,764 (+13.6%)

$650,100 + $505,500

$1,155,600

2022

$10,353 (+3.6%)

$601,900 + $382,200

$984,100

2021

$9,990 (+3.1%)

$567,800 + $360,600

$928,400

2020

$9,692 (+14.4%)

$567,800 + $360,600

$928,400

2019

$8,471 (+3.9%)

$551,300 + $259,300

$810,600

2018

$8,152 (+3.1%)

$499,300 + $254,100

$753,400

2017

$7,904 (+4.6%)

$471,000 + $239,800

$710,800

2016

$7,560 (+4.9%)

$440,200 + $224,100

$664,300

2015

$7,207 (+8.8%)

$411,400 + $209,400

$620,800

2014

$6,622 (+5.5%)

$377,000 + $169,400

$546,400

2013

$6,276 (+2.9%)

$377,000 + $169,200

$546,200

2012

$6,101 (+12.9%)

$377,000 + $169,200

$546,200

2011

$5,405 (+2.6%)

$347,000 + $148,900

$495,900

2010

$5,267 (+2.4%)

$354,100 + $151,900

$506,000

2009

$5,142

$361,300 + $155,000

$516,300

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,141

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1612414S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 126
Length: 9
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 306
Length: 17
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,695
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Taupe

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,152
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Woodward
UnparsedAddress: 28 Brewster Rd, Newton MA 02461

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,141
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1612414S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Zervas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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, 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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Historical weather

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

$1.49M – $1.81M

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Home values near 28 Brewster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2178 Sq. Ft.	$1,477,500
37 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2840 Sq. Ft.	$1,945,195

Address	Redfin Estimate
29 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$1,393,586
44 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2394 Sq. Ft.	$1,362,901

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38 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$1,469,766

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