SOLD BY REDFIN SEP 15, 2015

Off Market Sep 2015 for $1.5M

$2,473,645

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,387/mo

•

5,630

sq ft

31 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This stately home, minutes from Charles River, provides 4 levels of sophisticated living as well as a 2 level Au Pair suite. Total of 4 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite full bath. Enter through a mahogany door into a naturally lit 2 story foyer, with marble flooring, and a spiral oak & wrought-iron staircase. The gourmet kitchen boasts high end stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, custom cabinets, granite counters, pantry, large breakfast room, and access to the rear deck. This opens into a sunken family room with high soffit ceilings and a corner stone wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, Juliet balcony, 2 skylights, gas fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, and a master bath with jacuzzi tub and modern tile & glass shower. Third floor contains a large private office. Game room located on fully finished lower level. Yard is fully fenced, with tall Arbor Vitae for privacy, Belgian block patio with integrated fire pit, shed, and irrigation.

Single-familyProperty Type

2009Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

$439Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Seller's agent

Scott Driscoll Redfin Corp.

Bought with Ronald Chow • American Fortune Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #71878197

Redfin Estimate

$2,473,645

$974K since sold in September 2015$55K since July

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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

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Sale history for 31 Walsh Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71878197

Sep 15, 2015

Sold

$1,500,000

$266/sq ft

Jul 27, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 23, 2015

Listed

$1,550,000

$275/sq ft

MLS PIN #70950958

Dec 18, 2009

Sold

$1,170,000

$208/sq ft

Nov 12, 2009

Contingent

—

Sep 29, 2009

Price Changed

$1,249,000

$222/sq ft

Jul 22, 2009

Listed

$1,299,999

$231/sq ft

From the moment you enter through the mahogany front door into the dramatic foyer boasting soaring ceilings, you will be captivated by the unique detailing found thoughout this impressive 12 room four bedroom, 4.5 bath residence. Luxury amenities abound in each room of this home which consists of four finished levels, 3 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen,deck off family room, 2nd floor laundry room, soffit ceilings, two car attached garage plus much more. Separate suite for au-pair or in-law.

MLS PIN #70000775

Jun 3, 2004

Sold

$533,000

$95/sq ft

Mar 25, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 2004

Listed

$539,900

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,249 (+3.8%)

$667,400 + $1,525,500

$2,192,900

2025

$20,467 (+3.4%)

$635,600 + $1,452,900

$2,088,500

2024

$19,790 (+10.2%)

$617,100 + $1,410,600

$2,027,700

2023

$17,952 (+4.5%)

$445,300 + $1,318,200

$1,763,500

2022

$17,178 (+3.6%)

$412,300 + $1,220,600

$1,632,900

2021

$16,576 (+3.1%)

$389,000 + $1,151,500

$1,540,500

2020

$16,083 (+2.9%)

$389,000 + $1,151,500

$1,540,500

2019

$15,629 (+1.5%)

$377,700 + $1,117,900

$1,495,600

2018

$15,395 (+3.1%)

$342,100 + $1,080,700

$1,422,800

2017

$14,926 (+4.6%)

$322,700 + $1,019,600

$1,342,300

2016

$14,276 (+4.9%)

$301,600 + $952,900

$1,254,500

2015

$13,612 (−0.4%)

$281,900 + $890,500

$1,172,400

2014

$13,662 (+5.5%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2013

$12,952 (+2.9%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2012

$12,591 (+2.5%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2011

$12,278 (+26.6%)

$266,600 + $859,800

$1,126,400

2010

$9,696 (+83.0%)

$332,400 + $599,000

$931,400

2009

$5,297

$333,100 + $198,700

$531,800

Tax history for 31 Walsh Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,249 (+3.8%)

$667,400 + $1,525,500

$2,192,900

2025

$20,467 (+3.4%)

$635,600 + $1,452,900

$2,088,500

2024

$19,790 (+10.2%)

$617,100 + $1,410,600

$2,027,700

2023

$17,952 (+4.5%)

$445,300 + $1,318,200

$1,763,500

2022

$17,178 (+3.6%)

$412,300 + $1,220,600

$1,632,900

2021

$16,576 (+3.1%)

$389,000 + $1,151,500

$1,540,500

2020

$16,083 (+2.9%)

$389,000 + $1,151,500

$1,540,500

2019

$15,629 (+1.5%)

$377,700 + $1,117,900

$1,495,600

2018

$15,395 (+3.1%)

$342,100 + $1,080,700

$1,422,800

2017

$14,926 (+4.6%)

$322,700 + $1,019,600

$1,342,300

2016

$14,276 (+4.9%)

$301,600 + $952,900

$1,254,500

2015

$13,612 (−0.4%)

$281,900 + $890,500

$1,172,400

2014

$13,662 (+5.5%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2013

$12,952 (+2.9%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2012

$12,591 (+2.5%)

$261,000 + $866,200

$1,127,200

2011

$12,278 (+26.6%)

$266,600 + $859,800

$1,126,400

2010

$9,696 (+83.0%)

$332,400 + $599,000

$931,400

2009

$5,297

$333,100 + $198,700

$531,800

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,327

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

985604S

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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 21
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 368
Length: 23
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 391
Length: 23
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 285
Length: 15
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Office Room Information
Area: 616
Length: 22
Width: 28
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 8X14
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors, French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Den, Mud Room, Home Office, Game Room, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,630
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Balcony, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,612
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham to Wiswall to Walsh Road
UnparsedAddress: 31 Walsh Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,327
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 985604S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

Listing Information
Exclusions: Tv Above Fireplace, 2 Chandeliers
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2980 Sq. Ft.	$1,596,540
36 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1808 Sq. Ft.	$1,679,565

Address	Redfin Estimate
23 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1593 Sq. Ft.	$1,873,826
30 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1040 Sq. Ft.	$832,255

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3792 Sq. Ft.	—
16 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$2,354,713

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