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Off Market Sep 2016 for $2.5M

$4,437,984

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,777/mo

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7,145

sq ft

30 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Incredible opportunity to own this one-of-a-kind Bauhaus-style 1947 home designed by noted architect David Abrahams. Set on a 1+ acre of land originally part of the Bishop Estate on the incredible The Ledges Road, this estate is a half mile to Newton Centre and mins. from Chestnut Hill. Built from granite blocks, this home has over 13 spacious rooms including a central hall leading to a living room, dining room, kitchen, rec area and oversized indoor pool. The second and third floors boast over 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths. Renovation plans by award-winning builder, Cutting Edge Homes, can be customized to the taste of any buyer to create a completely unique modern masterpiece (renderings forthcoming) OR bring your own builder and create your dream home from scratch.

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

1.14 acresLot Size

$621Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jamie Genser • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72018060

Redfin Estimate

$4,437,984

$1.9M since sold in September 2016$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 23.4% higher than the average sale price ($3.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
5 beds4.5 baths4,922 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,500,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths4,770 sq ft
17 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$5,750,000
D
5 beds7.5 baths7,359 sq ft
124 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$4,500,000
E
5 beds6 baths7,522 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$2,805,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,694 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 30 The Ledges Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72018060

Sep 8, 2016

Sold

$2,500,000

$350/sq ft

Jul 5, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 6, 2016

Listed

$2,750,000

$385/sq ft

MLS PIN #71834109

Dec 30, 2015

Sold

$3,262,500

$457/sq ft

Nov 19, 2015

Pending

—

Sep 24, 2015

Price Changed

$3,499,000

$490/sq ft

May 11, 2015

Listed

$3,599,000

$504/sq ft

+23

Pristine 1.27 acre of level hill top land overlooking picturesque countryside views. The house is built from granite blocks quarried in Maine. Well maintained inside and out; the elegant step-down living room and paneled library with marble fireplaces, modern kitchen and baths. The master suite includes a large wrap around deck overlooking the spectacular gardens with mature plantings abound. The Estate beams with sun light through picture windows and features 5 BR, 6 BA, huge indoor-pool with hot tub, a wet bar, steam shower, sauna and recreation area, third floor guest -suite leads to the roof deck, Otis elevator for easy living in over 10,000 s.f. of living space.

Public Records

Aug 1, 1992

Sold

$763,600

$107/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 2, 1990

Sold

$1,160,000

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$38,648 (+3.8%)

$2,246,900 + $1,741,500

$3,988,400

2025

$37,225 (+3.4%)

$2,139,900 + $1,658,600

$3,798,500

2024

$35,994 (+2.9%)

$2,077,600 + $1,610,300

$3,687,900

2023

$34,963 (+4.5%)

$1,654,600 + $1,779,900

$3,434,500

2022

$33,455 (+3.6%)

$1,532,000 + $1,648,100

$3,180,100

2021

$32,281 (+3.1%)

$1,445,300 + $1,554,800

$3,000,100

2020

$31,321 (+2.9%)

$1,445,300 + $1,554,800

$3,000,100

2019

$30,438 (−0.8%)

$1,403,200 + $1,509,500

$2,912,700

2018

$30,687 (−22.5%)

$1,535,200 + $1,300,900

$2,836,100

2017

$39,602 (+4.6%)

$1,658,200 + $1,903,100

$3,561,300

2016

$37,876 (+4.9%)

$1,549,700 + $1,778,600

$3,328,300

2015

$36,114 (+2.4%)

$1,448,300 + $1,662,300

$3,110,600

2014

$35,269 (+5.5%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2013

$33,436 (+2.9%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2012

$32,505 (+5.0%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2011

$30,967 (+2.6%)

$1,268,700 + $1,572,300

$2,841,000

2010

$30,179 (+2.4%)

$1,294,600 + $1,604,400

$2,899,000

2009

$29,464

$1,321,000 + $1,637,200

$2,958,200

Tax history for 30 The Ledges Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$38,648 (+3.8%)

$2,246,900 + $1,741,500

$3,988,400

2025

$37,225 (+3.4%)

$2,139,900 + $1,658,600

$3,798,500

2024

$35,994 (+2.9%)

$2,077,600 + $1,610,300

$3,687,900

2023

$34,963 (+4.5%)

$1,654,600 + $1,779,900

$3,434,500

2022

$33,455 (+3.6%)

$1,532,000 + $1,648,100

$3,180,100

2021

$32,281 (+3.1%)

$1,445,300 + $1,554,800

$3,000,100

2020

$31,321 (+2.9%)

$1,445,300 + $1,554,800

$3,000,100

2019

$30,438 (−0.8%)

$1,403,200 + $1,509,500

$2,912,700

2018

$30,687 (−22.5%)

$1,535,200 + $1,300,900

$2,836,100

2017

$39,602 (+4.6%)

$1,658,200 + $1,903,100

$3,561,300

2016

$37,876 (+4.9%)

$1,549,700 + $1,778,600

$3,328,300

2015

$36,114 (+2.4%)

$1,448,300 + $1,662,300

$3,110,600

2014

$35,269 (+5.5%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2013

$33,436 (+2.9%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2012

$32,505 (+5.0%)

$1,311,300 + $1,598,700

$2,910,000

2011

$30,967 (+2.6%)

$1,268,700 + $1,572,300

$2,841,000

2010

$30,179 (+2.4%)

$1,294,600 + $1,604,400

$2,899,000

2009

$29,464

$1,321,000 + $1,637,200

$2,958,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.14 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

7,036

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2749612S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 375
Length: 25
Width: 15
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 621
Length: 27
Width: 23
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 294
Length: 21
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Flooring: Wood, Marble
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room, Sun Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,145
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: stone

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Rubber
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Roof, Patio, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.14
Lot Features: Wooded

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $37,876
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Bishopsgate to right on to The Ledges Road
UnparsedAddress: 30 The Ledges Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 7,036
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.14 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2749612S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 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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$4.22M – $5.10M

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Home values near 30 The Ledges Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
10 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4437 Sq. Ft.	$4,017,826
33 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4250 Sq. Ft.	$3,499,594

Address	Redfin Estimate
40 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8745 Sq. Ft.	$9,175,005
27 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4756 Sq. Ft.	$4,264,598

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5445 Sq. Ft.	$4,446,483
10 The Ledges Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4455 Sq. Ft.	$3,576,075

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