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Off market may 2015 for $1.1M

$1,981,867

•

2,222

sq ft

31 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Stunning Brick center entrance colonial with slate roof has been lovingly cared for and maintained. Gracious living room with fireplace and large windows. Kitchen has large pantry and connects to a breakfast room. Great potential to redesign a large open kitchen. Second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and the lower level is a walk out. Two car garage, central air and level yard. This is a sought after Newton Highlands Street and neighborhood and is walking distance to the elementry school and public transportation. Great opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

10,130 sq ftLot Size

$892Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Gordon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Joan Barrett • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Chestnut Hill

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•Source:MLS PIN #71749648

Redfin Estimate

$1,981,867

$857K since sold in May 2015$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 31% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
B
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 10, 2026
$1,660,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,453 sq ft
48 Miller Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,472,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,095 sq ft
77 Wade St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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$1,208,646

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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

102.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,599,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,645 sq ft
83 Bound Brook Rd, Newton, MA 02461
$949,900
4 beds2 baths1,799 sq ft
715-717 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02461
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,250,000
4 beds3 baths1,786 sq ft
118 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
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Sale history for 31 Shady Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,123 (+8.7%)

$1,005,400 + $555,300

$1,560,700

2025

$13,907 (+3.4%)

$957,500 + $461,600

$1,419,100

2024

$13,447 (+4.6%)

$929,600 + $448,200

$1,377,800

2023

$12,861 (+4.5%)

$715,000 + $548,400

$1,263,400

2022

$12,306 (+3.6%)

$662,000 + $507,800

$1,169,800

2021

$11,875 (+3.1%)

$624,500 + $479,100

$1,103,600

2020

$11,522 (+2.9%)

$624,500 + $479,100

$1,103,600

2019

$11,197 (+7.3%)

$606,300 + $465,200

$1,071,500

2018

$10,436 (+3.1%)

$549,900 + $414,600

$964,500

2017

$10,118 (+4.5%)

$518,800 + $391,100

$909,900

2016

$9,678 (+4.9%)

$484,900 + $365,500

$850,400

2015

$9,228

$453,200 + $341,600

$794,800

2014

$9,233 (+5.5%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2013

$8,753 (+2.9%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2012

$8,509 (+1.2%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2011

$8,406 (+2.6%)

$422,200 + $349,000

$771,200

2010

$8,192 (+2.4%)

$430,800 + $356,100

$786,900

2009

$7,998

$439,600 + $363,400

$803,000

Tax history for 31 Shady Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,123 (+8.7%)

$1,005,400 + $555,300

$1,560,700

2025

$13,907 (+3.4%)

$957,500 + $461,600

$1,419,100

2024

$13,447 (+4.6%)

$929,600 + $448,200

$1,377,800

2023

$12,861 (+4.5%)

$715,000 + $548,400

$1,263,400

2022

$12,306 (+3.6%)

$662,000 + $507,800

$1,169,800

2021

$11,875 (+3.1%)

$624,500 + $479,100

$1,103,600

2020

$11,522 (+2.9%)

$624,500 + $479,100

$1,103,600

2019

$11,197 (+7.3%)

$606,300 + $465,200

$1,071,500

2018

$10,436 (+3.1%)

$549,900 + $414,600

$964,500

2017

$10,118 (+4.5%)

$518,800 + $391,100

$909,900

2016

$9,678 (+4.9%)

$484,900 + $365,500

$850,400

2015

$9,228

$453,200 + $341,600

$794,800

2014

$9,233 (+5.5%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2013

$8,753 (+2.9%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2012

$8,509 (+1.2%)

$417,200 + $344,600

$761,800

2011

$8,406 (+2.6%)

$422,200 + $349,000

$771,200

2010

$8,192 (+2.4%)

$430,800 + $356,100

$786,900

2009

$7,998

$439,600 + $363,400

$803,000

*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.

2,431

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2401102S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Den, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,222
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,233
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Walnut to Shady Hill
UnparsedAddress: 31 Shady Hill Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,431
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2401102S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: All Light Fixtures Excluded And Window Treatments
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 • 0.9mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 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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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

$1.88M – $2.28M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,719,850
30 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2656 Sq. Ft.	$1,887,273

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21 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2072 Sq. Ft.	$1,612,186
24 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2504 Sq. Ft.	$1,608,473

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2266 Sq. Ft.	$1,668,003
20 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2392 Sq. Ft.	$1,944,818

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