OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $2.3M

$2,960,280

•

6,800

sq ft

34 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Newly updated young colonial on a tree-lined cul-de-sac! This spectacular house with 6 bedrooms, 6 full/1half baths, extensive custom moldings, tray ceilings & high end finishes will pleasantly surprise you... Chef's kitchen with island, bar & breakfast areas opens to a spacious family room with fireplace & sliding doors to patio... Large dining room... Living room with second fireplace... First level bedroom with ensuite bath can serve as an office... Fabulous master suite with sitting or office area & spa-like bath. Three additional large bedrooms on 2nd level... Second level laundry room... Spacious 3rd level bedroom with bath and playroom/office have great ceiling height... Lower Level offers wine cellar, bar area, play area & movie corner, as well as full bathroom and cedar closet... Mudroom off the 2-car heated garage... Large level yard with professional landscaping... Prime location close to schools, parks, easy commute into Boston.. Open house Sunday 1:30-3:00 by appointments.

Single-familyProperty Type

2012Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$435Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Matskevich Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Brenda van der Merwe • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72693361

Redfin Estimate

$2,960,280

$620K since sold in September 2020$40K since August

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This home's estimate is 17.7% lower than the average sale price ($3.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$3,290,000
B
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SOLD MAY 22, 2026
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C
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,295,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths5,920 sq ft
119 Harwich Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAY 28, 2026
$3,400,000
E
6 beds7 baths6,178 sq ft
109 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,808,888
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,360 sq ft
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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 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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16 MoM

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Sale history for 34 Dorothy Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72693361

Sep 11, 2020

Sold

$2,340,000

$344/sq ft

Jul 22, 2020

Contingent

—

Jul 17, 2020

Listed

$2,400,000

$353/sq ft

MLS PIN #71339191

May 31, 2012

Sold

$1,700,000

$250/sq ft

Mar 23, 2012

Contingent

—

Feb 15, 2012

Listed

$1,700,000

$250/sq ft

New Construction on a tree-lined cul-de-sac! Spectacular Colonial with 6 bedrooms, 5 full/1half baths. Extensive custom moldings, tray ceilings & high end finishes. State-of-the-art kitchen with pantry & breakfast area. Spacious family room with fireplace & sliding doors to patio. 1st level bedroom. Mudroom. Fabulous master suite w/ sitting area & spa-like bath. 3 additional large bedrooms on 2nd level. Spacious 3rd level bedroom w/bath and playroom/office. 2-car heated garage. Large level yard.

MLS PIN #71261981

Oct 11, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Oct 11, 2011

Sold

$680,000

$100/sq ft

Sep 28, 2011

Contingent

—

Sep 15, 2011

Price Changed

$725,000

$107/sq ft

Sep 6, 2011

Price Changed

$749,900

$110/sq ft

Aug 8, 2011

Relisted

—

Aug 1, 2011

Contingent

—

Jul 15, 2011

Listed

$780,000

$115/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,586 (+3.8%)

$754,000 + $2,196,100

$2,950,100

2025

$27,534 (+3.4%)

$718,100 + $2,091,500

$2,809,600

2024

$26,624 (+4.4%)

$697,200 + $2,030,700

$2,727,900

2023

$25,498 (+4.5%)

$536,900 + $1,967,800

$2,504,700

2022

$24,398 (+3.6%)

$497,100 + $1,822,100

$2,319,200

2021

$23,542 (+3.1%)

$469,000 + $1,718,900

$2,187,900

2020

$22,842 (+2.9%)

$469,000 + $1,718,900

$2,187,900

2019

$22,198 (+2.8%)

$455,300 + $1,668,900

$2,124,200

2018

$21,584 (−0.4%)

$357,600 + $1,637,200

$1,994,800

2017

$21,670 (+4.6%)

$425,000 + $1,523,700

$1,948,700

2016

$20,725 (+4.9%)

$397,200 + $1,424,000

$1,821,200

2015

$19,761 (+0.6%)

$371,200 + $1,330,900

$1,702,100

2014

$19,643 (+96.9%)

$342,900 + $1,277,800

$1,620,700

2013

$9,977 (+79.4%)

$311,700 + $556,600

$868,300

2012

$5,562 (+1.4%)

$311,700 + $186,200

$497,900

2011

$5,486 (+2.6%)

$316,100 + $187,200

$503,300

2010

$5,347 (+2.4%)

$322,600 + $191,000

$513,600

2009

$5,220

$329,200 + $194,900

$524,100

Tax history for 34 Dorothy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,586 (+3.8%)

$754,000 + $2,196,100

$2,950,100

2025

$27,534 (+3.4%)

$718,100 + $2,091,500

$2,809,600

2024

$26,624 (+4.4%)

$697,200 + $2,030,700

$2,727,900

2023

$25,498 (+4.5%)

$536,900 + $1,967,800

$2,504,700

2022

$24,398 (+3.6%)

$497,100 + $1,822,100

$2,319,200

2021

$23,542 (+3.1%)

$469,000 + $1,718,900

$2,187,900

2020

$22,842 (+2.9%)

$469,000 + $1,718,900

$2,187,900

2019

$22,198 (+2.8%)

$455,300 + $1,668,900

$2,124,200

2018

$21,584 (−0.4%)

$357,600 + $1,637,200

$1,994,800

2017

$21,670 (+4.6%)

$425,000 + $1,523,700

$1,948,700

2016

$20,725 (+4.9%)

$397,200 + $1,424,000

$1,821,200

2015

$19,761 (+0.6%)

$371,200 + $1,330,900

$1,702,100

2014

$19,643 (+96.9%)

$342,900 + $1,277,800

$1,620,700

2013

$9,977 (+79.4%)

$311,700 + $556,600

$868,300

2012

$5,562 (+1.4%)

$311,700 + $186,200

$497,900

2011

$5,486 (+2.6%)

$316,100 + $187,200

$503,300

2010

$5,347 (+2.4%)

$322,600 + $191,000

$513,600

2009

$5,220

$329,200 + $194,900

$524,100

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,715

Year built

2012

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2345248S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Marble,Hot Tub / Spa,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Wet Bar, Recessed Lighting, Peninsula, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Great Room, Play Room, Mud Room, Foyer, Bedroom, Wine Cellar, Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,800
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $22,842
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline St. to Carlson to Dorothy
UnparsedAddress: 34 Dorothy Rd, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,715
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2345248S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

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

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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$2.81M – $3.41M

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Home values near 34 Dorothy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8800 Sq. Ft.	$5,642,430
45 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2879 Sq. Ft.	$2,625,217

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,961
44 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5180 Sq. Ft.	$2,643,476

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4193 Sq. Ft.	$2,205,522
21 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3356 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,155

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