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Off Market Sep 2021 for $1.5M

$1,835,343

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,983/mo

•

2,780

sq ft

38 Prentice Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Rare opportunity to own an extensively updated and impeccably maintained brick bungalow in the coveted Ward school district of Newton Center. Nestled on a tree-lined street just steps from Heartbreak Hill, the charm of both the interior and exterior of this property are not to be missed. The home features a first floor primary bedroom; gut renovated stone kitchen with breakfast area and top of the line appliances; beautifully updated stone bathrooms with radiant heat; newer family room addition with floor to ceiling windows; formal dining and living room with large fireplace; home office; and refinished hardwood floors and crown molding throughout. Upstairs is a huge bedroom and a second gutted and beautifully appointed bathroom. There is also approximately 750sf of unfinished space on this level ready to be built out to suit your needs. The basement is partially finished with den and laundry room. The immaculate grounds and private manicured backyard complete this stately property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1947Year Built

9,375 sq ftLot Size

$660Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Beth Alpert • Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

Bought with Beth Alpert • Charlesgate Realty Group, llc

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•Source:MLS PIN #72853729

Redfin Estimate

$1,835,343

$300K since sold in September 2021$189K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.6% lower than the average sale price ($1.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,225,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,877 sq ft
38 Wachusett Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 26, 2025
$1,650,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,668 sq ft
56 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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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 38 Prentice Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72853729

Sep 29, 2021

Sold

$1,535,000

$552/sq ft

Jun 28, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 28, 2021

Price Changed

$1,499,000

$539/sq ft

Jun 28, 2021

Relisted

—

Jun 25, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 21, 2021

Listed

$1,475,000

$531/sq ft

MLS PIN #30718766

Jul 15, 2003

Sold

$845,000

$304/sq ft

Jun 9, 2003

Listing Removed

—

May 7, 2003

Listed

$899,900

$324/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 29, 2003

Sold

$799,000

$287/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,877 (+3.8%)

$1,638,500

2025

$15,293 (+3.4%)

2024

$14,786 (+5.8%)

2023

$13,971 (+10.1%)

$1,232,700 + $139,700

$1,372,400

2022

$12,687 (+3.6%)

$1,141,400 + $64,600

$1,206,000

2021

$12,242 (+3.1%)

$1,076,800 + $60,900

$1,137,700

2020

$11,878 (+2.9%)

$1,076,800 + $60,900

$1,137,700

2019

$11,543 (+3.5%)

$1,045,400 + $59,200

$1,104,600

2018

$11,150 (+3.1%)

$956,900 + $73,600

$1,030,500

2017

$10,811 (+4.6%)

$902,700 + $69,500

$972,200

2016

$10,340 (+4.9%)

$843,600 + $65,000

$908,600

2015

$9,859 (+0.8%)

$788,400 + $60,800

$849,200

2014

$9,776 (+5.5%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2013

$9,268 (+2.9%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2012

$9,010 (+2.8%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2011

$8,763 (+2.6%)

$726,800 + $77,100

$803,900

2010

$8,539 (+2.4%)

$741,600 + $78,700

$820,300

2009

$8,337

$756,700 + $80,300

$837,000

Tax history for 38 Prentice Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,877 (+3.8%)

$1,638,500

2025

$15,293 (+3.4%)

2024

$14,786 (+5.8%)

2023

$13,971 (+10.1%)

$1,232,700 + $139,700

$1,372,400

2022

$12,687 (+3.6%)

$1,141,400 + $64,600

$1,206,000

2021

$12,242 (+3.1%)

$1,076,800 + $60,900

$1,137,700

2020

$11,878 (+2.9%)

$1,076,800 + $60,900

$1,137,700

2019

$11,543 (+3.5%)

$1,045,400 + $59,200

$1,104,600

2018

$11,150 (+3.1%)

$956,900 + $73,600

$1,030,500

2017

$10,811 (+4.6%)

$902,700 + $69,500

$972,200

2016

$10,340 (+4.9%)

$843,600 + $65,000

$908,600

2015

$9,859 (+0.8%)

$788,400 + $60,800

$849,200

2014

$9,776 (+5.5%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2013

$9,268 (+2.9%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2012

$9,010 (+2.8%)

$722,700 + $83,900

$806,600

2011

$8,763 (+2.6%)

$726,800 + $77,100

$803,900

2010

$8,539 (+2.4%)

$741,600 + $78,700

$820,300

2009

$8,337

$756,700 + $80,300

$837,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

9,375

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,780

Year built

1947

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1982449S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Apr 27, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Office Room Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Interior Features: Office, Play Room, Exercise Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,780
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
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): 0.22
Lot Features: Level

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,242
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Comm Ave (carriage lane) or Ward St to Prentice
UnparsedAddress: 38 Prentice Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,780
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 9,375 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1947
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1982449S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Apr 27, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier And Washer/Dryer Are Excluded
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$1.74M – $2.11M

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Data from public records.

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