Off Market Aug 2008 for $1M

$1,904,414

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,896/mo

•

2,493

sq ft

40 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Superb brick English Colonial in excellent condition. Wonderful 1st floor layout with family room and sweetheart sunroom overlooking a large, beautifully landscaped, private yard. 2nd floor has two spacious family bedrooms, an office area, and a sensational master suite. In impeccable shape, with tons of old world charm, a huge finished basement with office or fourth bedroom potential, and a sunny new deck, this house is an outstanding value. First showings: SATURDAY OH, 10:30-12. SUN. 12-2

Single-familyProperty Type

1940Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Charlie McMillan • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Ryan Wilson • ZipRealty, Inc

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•Source:MLS PIN #70776859

Redfin Estimate

$1,904,414

$860K since sold in August 2008$20K since August

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This home's estimate is 5% higher than the average sale price ($1.81M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,400,500
A
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SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,600,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,434 sq ft
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,100,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,666 sq ft
5 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD AUG 26, 2025
$1,650,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,668 sq ft
56 West Boulevard Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459

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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

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Avondale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,909 (+7.9%)

$1,356,400 + $491,800

$1,848,200

2025

$16,602 (+3.4%)

$1,291,800 + $402,300

$1,694,100

2024

$16,053 (+5.1%)

$1,254,200 + $390,600

$1,644,800

2023

$15,279 (+4.5%)

$966,200 + $534,700

$1,500,900

2022

$14,620 (+3.6%)

$894,600 + $495,100

$1,389,700

2021

$14,106 (+3.1%)

$844,000 + $467,000

$1,311,000

2020

$13,687 (+2.9%)

$844,000 + $467,000

$1,311,000

2019

$13,301 (+5.7%)

$819,400 + $453,400

$1,272,800

2018

$12,583 (+3.1%)

$736,500 + $426,400

$1,162,900

2017

$12,200 (+4.6%)

$694,800 + $402,300

$1,097,100

2016

$11,668 (+4.9%)

$649,300 + $376,000

$1,025,300

2015

$11,125 (+1.2%)

$606,800 + $351,400

$958,200

2014

$10,998 (+5.5%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2013

$10,426 (+2.9%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2012

$10,136 (+3.2%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2011

$9,819 (+2.6%)

$556,200 + $344,600

$900,800

2010

$9,569 (+12.2%)

$567,500 + $351,700

$919,200

2009

$8,526

$579,100 + $276,900

$856,000

Tax history for 40 Avondale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,909 (+7.9%)

$1,356,400 + $491,800

$1,848,200

2025

$16,602 (+3.4%)

$1,291,800 + $402,300

$1,694,100

2024

$16,053 (+5.1%)

$1,254,200 + $390,600

$1,644,800

2023

$15,279 (+4.5%)

$966,200 + $534,700

$1,500,900

2022

$14,620 (+3.6%)

$894,600 + $495,100

$1,389,700

2021

$14,106 (+3.1%)

$844,000 + $467,000

$1,311,000

2020

$13,687 (+2.9%)

$844,000 + $467,000

$1,311,000

2019

$13,301 (+5.7%)

$819,400 + $453,400

$1,272,800

2018

$12,583 (+3.1%)

$736,500 + $426,400

$1,162,900

2017

$12,200 (+4.6%)

$694,800 + $402,300

$1,097,100

2016

$11,668 (+4.9%)

$649,300 + $376,000

$1,025,300

2015

$11,125 (+1.2%)

$606,800 + $351,400

$958,200

2014

$10,998 (+5.5%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2013

$10,426 (+2.9%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2012

$10,136 (+3.2%)

$555,000 + $352,400

$907,400

2011

$9,819 (+2.6%)

$556,200 + $344,600

$900,800

2010

$9,569 (+12.2%)

$567,500 + $351,700

$919,200

2009

$8,526

$579,100 + $276,900

$856,000

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,513

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2913787S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 176
Length: 16
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 315
Length: 21
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 189
Length: 21
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Office Room Information
Area: 72
Length: 9
Width: 8
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X8
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,493
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: brick

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,303
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 110 Volts, 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: between Comm Ave. and Ward St.,one block west of Grant
UnparsedAddress: 40 Avondale Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,513
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2913787S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washier/Dryer
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

51% 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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$1.81M – $2.19M

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Data from public records.

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48 Avondale Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3063 Sq. Ft.	$2,037,996
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33 Avondale Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2340 Sq. Ft.	$1,937,385

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