OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2018 for $950K

$1,492,237

•

2,245

sq ft

38 Tennyson Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Delightfully charming Garrison Colonial located in a choice West Newton Hill Neighborhood. Set on an 8,432 sq ft lot of well manicured land with mature trees and plantings, this wonderful home has been carefully maintained by longtime owners. A lovely entry foyer opens to a generous living room with fireplace. The formal dining room has a bay window and built in china hutch. The eat in kitchen with bay window leads to a den w/ access to the level back yard. The second floor has three bedrooms including a master bedroom with walk in closet. There is a finished room on the third floor and a finished room with fireplace in the basement. Amenities include hardwood flooring, central air conditioning, one car garage, newer roof, plenty of windows & updated systems. The property affords easy access to the Mass Pike, Comm Ave, Rt 16, Express Bus, shops and restaurants in West Newton Square, Commuter Rail Station & the Peirce Elementary School. This attractive home is in need of some updating.

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

8,432 sq ftLot Size

$665Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Rothstein • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Michael Rothstein • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72360045

Redfin Estimate

$1,492,237

$542K since sold in September 2018$181K since July

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This home's estimate is 15.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 17, 2026
$1,050,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,630 sq ft
1643 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$1,325,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,638 sq ft
107 Day St, Auburndale, MA 02466
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,467,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,824 sq ft
11 Bunker Ln, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$1,455,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,970 sq ft
34 Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$936,000
E
3 beds1 bath2,304 sq ft
7 Westland Ter, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,525,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,420 sq ft
46 Randlett Park, Newton, MA 02465

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$781,282

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

103.8%

+1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$145K MoM

Avg. days on market

18d

3 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 38 Tennyson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,488 (+3.8%)

$1,185,600

2025

$11,065 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,699 (+6.0%)

2023

$10,097 (+4.5%)

$874,400 + $117,400

$991,800

2022

$9,661 (+3.6%)

$809,600 + $108,700

$918,300

2021

$9,321 (+3.1%)

$763,800 + $102,500

$866,300

2020

$9,044 (−0.4%)

$763,800 + $102,500

$866,300

2019

$9,084 (+4.2%)

$741,600 + $127,700

$869,300

2018

$8,716 (+3.1%)

$675,600 + $129,900

$805,500

2017

$8,450 (+4.6%)

$637,400 + $122,500

$759,900

2016

$8,082 (+4.9%)

$595,700 + $114,500

$710,200

2015

$7,706 (+0.6%)

$556,700 + $107,000

$663,700

2014

$7,663 (+5.5%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2013

$7,265 (+2.9%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2012

$7,063 (+4.2%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2011

$6,779 (+2.6%)

$513,700 + $108,200

$621,900

2010

$6,606 (+2.4%)

$524,200 + $110,400

$634,600

2009

$6,450

$534,900 + $112,700

$647,600

Tax history for 38 Tennyson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,488 (+3.8%)

$1,185,600

2025

$11,065 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,699 (+6.0%)

2023

$10,097 (+4.5%)

$874,400 + $117,400

$991,800

2022

$9,661 (+3.6%)

$809,600 + $108,700

$918,300

2021

$9,321 (+3.1%)

$763,800 + $102,500

$866,300

2020

$9,044 (−0.4%)

$763,800 + $102,500

$866,300

2019

$9,084 (+4.2%)

$741,600 + $127,700

$869,300

2018

$8,716 (+3.1%)

$675,600 + $129,900

$805,500

2017

$8,450 (+4.6%)

$637,400 + $122,500

$759,900

2016

$8,082 (+4.9%)

$595,700 + $114,500

$710,200

2015

$7,706 (+0.6%)

$556,700 + $107,000

$663,700

2014

$7,663 (+5.5%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2013

$7,265 (+2.9%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2012

$7,063 (+4.2%)

$511,600 + $120,700

$632,300

2011

$6,779 (+2.6%)

$513,700 + $108,200

$621,900

2010

$6,606 (+2.4%)

$524,200 + $110,400

$634,600

2009

$6,450

$534,900 + $112,700

$647,600

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,432

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,245

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3627381S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on May 11, 2022.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Den, Play Room, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,245
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 92
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,716
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Temple St to Tennyson Rd
UnparsedAddress: 38 Tennyson Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,245
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 8,432 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3627381S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on May 11, 2022

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% 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 • 02465

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Estimated sale price

$1.42M – $1.72M

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Home values near 38 Tennyson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1534 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,995
30 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1840 Sq. Ft.	$1,493,189

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3114 Sq. Ft.	$2,172,228
22 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,426,777

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1946 Sq. Ft.	$1,590,908
39 Tennyson Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1892 Sq. Ft.	$1,505,806

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