Off Market Jun 2017 for $1.6M

$2,502,372

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,662/mo

•

5,568

sq ft

4 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Pristine, 11 room, Contemporary Colonial nestled on a lovely street in Newton. Boasting the ideal blend of formality & comfortable living. 1st floor comprises of an inviting entry hall, elegant front to back living & dining rooms, & bonus bedroom/study. The stunning kitchen & breakfast room opens to a tastefully appointed family room w/vaulted ceiling & fireplace, which has French doors that lead to a deck overlooking an attractive, fenced-in backyard. The 2nd floor has a fabulous expanded master suite w/en-suite bath, sitting room w/2 oversized closets, & office w/skylights. There are 3 additional generously sized bedrooms & 2 baths. The upper level has 600 sq ft of finished space ideal for play or media room. Residence has been impeccably maintained w/many custom finishes, including California closet systems, window treatments for oversized windows, & gleaming hardwood floors. There is a large unfinished lower level with unlimited potential & a 2 car, attached, direct-entry garage.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$449Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Connie Uhm • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston

Bought with Gene Hashkes • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #72159077

Redfin Estimate

$2,502,372

$816K since sold in June 2017$11K since July

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This home's estimate is 16.4% higher than the average sale price ($2.15M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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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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16 MoM

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$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
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Sale history for 4 Placid Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72159077

Jun 29, 2017

Sold

$1,686,000

$303/sq ft

May 8, 2017

Pending

—

May 4, 2017

Listed

$1,699,000

$305/sq ft

MLS PIN #71671509

Jul 5, 2014

Sold

$1,550,000

$278/sq ft

May 8, 2014

Contingent

—

Apr 29, 2014

Listed

$1,475,000

$265/sq ft

Pristine,elegant and welcoming 2005 light-filled Contemporary Colonial ideally located on a lovely street.This wonderful and thoughtful floor plan comprises an inviting entry hall which opens to an attractive living room, elegant dining room, and a bonus first floor playroom/office/bedroom.The stunning kitchen and breakfast room opens to a large vaulted ceiling family room with a fireplace.The breakfast room has French doors that open to a wood deck overlooking a large level fenced-in backyard.The second floor has a beautiful master suite with two bonus rooms, and two custom walk-in closets.There are three additional bedrooms and two family bathrooms.The upper level consists of 600 sq ft of finished space ideal for playroom, or au pair.This residence has been impeccably maintained with many custom finishes including California Closets and window treatments.There is a large unfinished lower level and a two car direct-entry garage.Close to schools,public transportation,Newton Centre.

MLS PIN #70141281

Jun 1, 2005

Sold

$1,340,000

$241/sq ft

May 9, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 2, 2005

Listed

$1,450,000

$260/sq ft

New const, great neighbd lots kids nr schools. Lots space Contemp kitch feat granite, stainless appl maple cabs. Fplcd fam rm w/ part vaulted ceiling off kitchen. 1st fl mud rm and libr.or 1st fl bed. Many features: master suite w/ french drs to 2 rm bonus area for office, sittg rm, exerc. rm, or formal dressing rm. & his/hers walkin closets, 3rd fl. spacious for au pair(5th bedroom), playroom, home off. Huge wide open basement with endless possibilities. Front to get Portico rear to get dec

Public Records

Sep 27, 1991

Sold

$324,000

$58/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,979 (+3.8%)

$1,152,900 + $1,115,300

$2,268,200

2025

$21,170 (+3.4%)

$1,098,000 + $1,062,200

$2,160,200

2024

$20,467 (+2.3%)

$1,066,000 + $1,031,000

$2,097,000

2023

$20,005 (+14.2%)

$828,500 + $1,136,600

$1,965,100

2022

$17,515 (+4.7%)

$767,100 + $897,800

$1,664,900

2021

$16,726 (+3.1%)

$723,700 + $830,800

$1,554,500

2020

$16,229 (+2.9%)

$723,700 + $830,800

$1,554,500

2019

$15,771 (+1.4%)

$702,600 + $806,600

$1,509,200

2018

$15,552 (+3.1%)

$642,800 + $794,500

$1,437,300

2017

$15,078 (+4.6%)

$606,400 + $749,500

$1,355,900

2016

$14,421 (+4.9%)

$566,700 + $700,500

$1,267,200

2015

$13,750 (−0.4%)

$529,600 + $654,700

$1,184,300

2014

$13,803 (+5.5%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2013

$13,086 (+2.9%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2012

$12,722 (+3.4%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2011

$12,308 (+2.6%)

$495,500 + $633,700

$1,129,200

2010

$11,994 (+2.4%)

$505,600 + $646,600

$1,152,200

2009

$11,710

$515,900 + $659,800

$1,175,700

Tax history for 4 Placid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,979 (+3.8%)

$1,152,900 + $1,115,300

$2,268,200

2025

$21,170 (+3.4%)

$1,098,000 + $1,062,200

$2,160,200

2024

$20,467 (+2.3%)

$1,066,000 + $1,031,000

$2,097,000

2023

$20,005 (+14.2%)

$828,500 + $1,136,600

$1,965,100

2022

$17,515 (+4.7%)

$767,100 + $897,800

$1,664,900

2021

$16,726 (+3.1%)

$723,700 + $830,800

$1,554,500

2020

$16,229 (+2.9%)

$723,700 + $830,800

$1,554,500

2019

$15,771 (+1.4%)

$702,600 + $806,600

$1,509,200

2018

$15,552 (+3.1%)

$642,800 + $794,500

$1,437,300

2017

$15,078 (+4.6%)

$606,400 + $749,500

$1,355,900

2016

$14,421 (+4.9%)

$566,700 + $700,500

$1,267,200

2015

$13,750 (−0.4%)

$529,600 + $654,700

$1,184,300

2014

$13,803 (+5.5%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2013

$13,086 (+2.9%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2012

$12,722 (+3.4%)

$490,700 + $648,200

$1,138,900

2011

$12,308 (+2.6%)

$495,500 + $633,700

$1,129,200

2010

$11,994 (+2.4%)

$505,600 + $646,600

$1,152,200

2009

$11,710

$515,900 + $659,800

$1,175,700

*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

11,761

Year renovated

2023

Sq. Ft.

5,568

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2683131S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 11, 2023.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# 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,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Wood,Cable Hookup,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access

Office Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Study, Sitting Room, Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,928
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,078
Tax Year: 2017

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Wendell to Placid
UnparsedAddress: 4 Placid Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,568
Stories: 3.0
Parking Spaces: 7
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2023
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2683131S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 11, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Refrigerator In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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$2.38M – $2.88M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2446 Sq. Ft.	$2,655,663
27 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2982 Sq. Ft.	$1,834,205

Address	Redfin Estimate
15 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1846 Sq. Ft.	$1,744,669
35 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$1,280,373

Address	Redfin Estimate
21 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,576,516
26 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1987 Sq. Ft.	$1,518,610

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