Off Market Jul 2015 for $1.8M

$2,753,665

•

4,104

sq ft

38 Whitney Rd, Newton, MA 02460

About this home

This house has it all! Fabulous 2011 renovation by premier Newton builder. Quality craftsmanship combines classic details with modern amentities throughout this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath home. Perfect layout for formal entertaining as well as intimate family gatherings. Sunlight galore in the spectacular family room and kitchen with separate eating area. Kitchen features large granite island, butlers pantry, double dishwashers, ovens and sinks. Dine al fresco on the spacious deck overlooking beautifully landscaped yard and patio. Tree-top master suite with gorgeous bath, dressing room and private balcony. 3 additional bedrooms, family bath and laundry complete the second floor. Third floor offers large bedroom and full bath. Walk out lower level with playroom/media room, mudroom and full bath. Close to Newton North, Newtonville shops, restaurants, and commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

7,823 sq ftLot Size

$671Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Jarrod Pescosolido • Romo Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #71840204

Redfin Estimate

$2,753,665

$944K since sold in July 2015$4,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 8.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.53M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,430,000
A
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SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,091,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,800 sq ft
46 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,760,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,532 sq ft
60 Ashton Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$2,500,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,770 sq ft
17 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$2,702,000
F
5 beds4 baths5,005 sq ft
14 Hampden Ter, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02460, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$64K MoM

Avg. days on market

17d

3 days MoM

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Sale history for 38 Whitney Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71840204

Jul 23, 2015

Sold

$1,810,000

$441/sq ft

May 23, 2015

Pending

—

May 19, 2015

Listed

$1,799,000

$438/sq ft

MLS PIN #71212133

Jul 29, 2011

Sold

$1,657,500

$404/sq ft

Jun 13, 2011

Contingent

—

Apr 28, 2011

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$438/sq ft

Apr 6, 2011

Listed

$1,899,000

$463/sq ft

Magnificent, luxurious custom home in a desirable Cabot School neighborhood. Energy Star rated to be 47% more energy-efficient than typical new construction! Designed for entertaining and family living. State-of-the-art systems, radiant heat. 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 car attached garage, 2 fireplaces. Stunning master suite with balcony, second floor laundry, walk out lower level. Walk to NNHS, shops, restaurants and the commuter rail.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,974 (+3.8%)

$1,300,400 + $1,483,300

$2,783,700

2025

$25,981 (+3.4%)

$1,238,500 + $1,412,600

$2,651,100

2024

$25,121 (+4.2%)

$1,202,400 + $1,371,500

$2,573,900

2023

$24,118 (+4.5%)

$913,600 + $1,455,600

$2,369,200

2022

$23,078 (+3.6%)

$845,900 + $1,347,800

$2,193,700

2021

$22,268 (+3.1%)

$798,000 + $1,271,500

$2,069,500

2020

$21,606 (+2.9%)

$798,000 + $1,271,500

$2,069,500

2019

$20,996 (+4.2%)

$774,800 + $1,234,400

$2,009,200

2018

$20,143 (−4.8%)

$611,000 + $1,250,600

$1,861,600

2017

$21,160 (+4.6%)

$628,400 + $1,274,500

$1,902,900

2016

$20,238 (+4.9%)

$587,300 + $1,191,100

$1,778,400

2015

$19,297 (+1.7%)

$548,900 + $1,113,200

$1,662,100

2014

$18,967 (+5.5%)

$502,600 + $1,062,300

$1,564,900

2013

$17,981 (+86.5%)

$502,600 + $1,062,300

$1,564,900

2012

$9,643 (+44.4%)

$502,600 + $360,700

$863,300

2011

$6,678 (−3.7%)

$506,000 + $106,700

$612,700

2010

$6,936 (+2.4%)

$516,300 + $150,000

$666,300

2009

$6,772

$526,800 + $153,100

$679,900

Tax history for 38 Whitney Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$26,974 (+3.8%)

$1,300,400 + $1,483,300

$2,783,700

2025

$25,981 (+3.4%)

$1,238,500 + $1,412,600

$2,651,100

2024

$25,121 (+4.2%)

$1,202,400 + $1,371,500

$2,573,900

2023

$24,118 (+4.5%)

$913,600 + $1,455,600

$2,369,200

2022

$23,078 (+3.6%)

$845,900 + $1,347,800

$2,193,700

2021

$22,268 (+3.1%)

$798,000 + $1,271,500

$2,069,500

2020

$21,606 (+2.9%)

$798,000 + $1,271,500

$2,069,500

2019

$20,996 (+4.2%)

$774,800 + $1,234,400

$2,009,200

2018

$20,143 (−4.8%)

$611,000 + $1,250,600

$1,861,600

2017

$21,160 (+4.6%)

$628,400 + $1,274,500

$1,902,900

2016

$20,238 (+4.9%)

$587,300 + $1,191,100

$1,778,400

2015

$19,297 (+1.7%)

$548,900 + $1,113,200

$1,662,100

2014

$18,967 (+5.5%)

$502,600 + $1,062,300

$1,564,900

2013

$17,981 (+86.5%)

$502,600 + $1,062,300

$1,564,900

2012

$9,643 (+44.4%)

$502,600 + $360,700

$863,300

2011

$6,678 (−3.7%)

$506,000 + $106,700

$612,700

2010

$6,936 (+2.4%)

$516,300 + $150,000

$666,300

2009

$6,772

$526,800 + $153,100

$679,900

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,823

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,104

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2549997S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Waterfront

Last updated by owner on Mar 16, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 342
Length: 19
Width: 18
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Double Vanity

Living Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 460
Length: 23
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

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

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Storm Door(s), French Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Bathroom, Mud Room, Play Room, Foyer, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,104
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,297
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre Street or Mill Street to Whitney Road
UnparsedAddress: 38 Whitney Rd, Newton MA 02460

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

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,104
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 7,823 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2549997S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 16, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Sconces Above Living Room Fireplace
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Cabot Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

54% 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 • 02460

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$2.62M – $3.17M

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Data from public records.

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27 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2329 Sq. Ft.	$1,801,227
45 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2775 Sq. Ft.	$2,024,171

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2127 Sq. Ft.	$2,014,937
44 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2066 Sq. Ft.	$1,860,379

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,454,703
32 Whitney Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2581 Sq. Ft.	$1,824,726

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