OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2016 for $1.3M

$2,222,899

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,096/mo

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3,270

sq ft

40 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Stunning 1909 Victorian with the charm of yesteryear and the amenities of today! Welcoming farmers porch opens to a foyer highlighted by period columns & fireplace. Featuring entertainment rooms which include a handsome living room, sunny dining room, recently renovated white kitchen accented by granite countertops, island, breakfast nook, powder room, and a comfortable fp family room.The flexible floor plan offers alternative uses to meet your personal needs. Second floor master suite has a walk-in closet , sophisticated bath, French doors leading to hand crafted book shelves in a very private office, plus 2 beds/bath Exceptional 3rd floor getaway with a bedroom plus an exercise or play room. The lower level accommodates a guest bedroom suite and a recreational center for watching TV, playing video games, or reading enjoyment. Decks surround each level for summertime fun! Level landscaped yard sparkles with blooming colorful plantings. Walk to the T and shops. Easy access to Boston.

Single-familyProperty Type

1909Year Built

8,781 sq ftLot Size

$680Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Susan Liberman • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Bernadine Tsung Megason • Lembu Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72020952

Redfin Estimate

$2,222,899

$923K since sold in July 2016$16K since July

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This home's estimate is 21.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 19, 2026
$1,745,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,745 sq ft
945 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$2,760,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,532 sq ft
60 Ashton Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
D
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$120K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 40 Rockledge Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72020952

Jul 21, 2016

Sold

$1,300,000

$398/sq ft

Jun 14, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 10, 2016

Listed

$1,269,000

$388/sq ft

MLS PIN #71079602

Jul 9, 2010

Sold

$1,000,000

$306/sq ft

May 20, 2010

Contingent

—

May 12, 2010

Listed

$979,000

$299/sq ft

Move right in to this warm and inviting Village Victorian in coveted Highlands family neighborhood - all within walking distance of Crystal Lake. Recent renovations include master suite with french doors to private office, mudroom, half bath, and laundry area. Wonderful flexible floor plan offers many family living spaces including lower level recreation room with built-ins. Full bath on lower level offers guest room options as well. Professionally landscaped yard and irrigation system.

MLS PIN #70047803

Aug 13, 2004

Sold

$980,000

$300/sq ft

Jun 18, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jun 10, 2004

Listed

$995,000

$304/sq ft

WALK TO CRYSTAL LAKE & T. WONDERFULLY MAINTAINED & UPDATED VILLAGE VICTORIAN W BEAUTIFUL ARTS & CRAFTS DETAILS. FABULOUS KITCHEN (RUTT CABINETS) W/EATING AREA. DECK OVERLOOKS PICTURESQUE YARD. FAMILY ROOM W/FIREPLACE. GRACIOUS FORMAL DINING ROOM. SEPARATE OFFICE/IN-LAW/MASTER SUITE. (FRENCH DOORS TO PRIVATE DECK) ON LOWER/ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. WRAPAROUND ROCKING CHAIR PORCH. FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLAN. LOTS OF PRIVACY & ROOM FOR ALL. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 6/20 - 2:00 - 3:30PM

Public Records

Jan 1, 1984

Sold

$147,000

$45/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,866 (+3.8%)

$1,017,300 + $826,500

$1,843,800

2025

$17,209 (+3.4%)

$968,900 + $787,100

$1,756,000

2024

$16,640 (+5.4%)

$940,700 + $764,200

$1,704,900

2023

$15,782 (+4.5%)

$716,000 + $834,300

$1,550,300

2022

$15,101 (+3.6%)

$663,000 + $772,500

$1,435,500

2021

$14,571 (+3.1%)

$625,500 + $728,700

$1,354,200

2020

$14,138 (+2.9%)

$625,500 + $728,700

$1,354,200

2019

$13,740 (+5.8%)

$607,300 + $707,500

$1,314,800

2018

$12,987 (+3.1%)

$546,300 + $654,000

$1,200,300

2017

$12,592 (+4.6%)

$515,400 + $617,000

$1,132,400

2016

$12,043 (+4.9%)

$481,700 + $576,600

$1,058,300

2015

$11,483 (+1.0%)

$450,200 + $538,900

$989,100

2014

$11,372 (+5.5%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2013

$10,781 (+2.9%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2012

$10,481 (+3.5%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2011

$10,124 (+12.4%)

$416,500 + $512,300

$928,800

2010

$9,005 (+2.4%)

$425,000 + $440,000

$865,000

2009

$8,792

$433,700 + $449,000

$882,700

Tax history for 40 Rockledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,866 (+3.8%)

$1,017,300 + $826,500

$1,843,800

2025

$17,209 (+3.4%)

$968,900 + $787,100

$1,756,000

2024

$16,640 (+5.4%)

$940,700 + $764,200

$1,704,900

2023

$15,782 (+4.5%)

$716,000 + $834,300

$1,550,300

2022

$15,101 (+3.6%)

$663,000 + $772,500

$1,435,500

2021

$14,571 (+3.1%)

$625,500 + $728,700

$1,354,200

2020

$14,138 (+2.9%)

$625,500 + $728,700

$1,354,200

2019

$13,740 (+5.8%)

$607,300 + $707,500

$1,314,800

2018

$12,987 (+3.1%)

$546,300 + $654,000

$1,200,300

2017

$12,592 (+4.6%)

$515,400 + $617,000

$1,132,400

2016

$12,043 (+4.9%)

$481,700 + $576,600

$1,058,300

2015

$11,483 (+1.0%)

$450,200 + $538,900

$989,100

2014

$11,372 (+5.5%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2013

$10,781 (+2.9%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2012

$10,481 (+3.5%)

$413,800 + $524,500

$938,300

2011

$10,124 (+12.4%)

$416,500 + $512,300

$928,800

2010

$9,005 (+2.4%)

$425,000 + $440,000

$865,000

2009

$8,792

$433,700 + $449,000

$882,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,564

Year built

1907

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2628800S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 117
Length: 9
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

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

Living Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 288
Length: 18
Width: 16
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Remodeled,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Area: 56
Length: 8
Width: 7
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Great Room, Mud Room, Entry Hall, Office, Play Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,270
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Sage

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Attic Vent Elec.
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Easements
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,583
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre to Woodcliff to Rockledge
UnparsedAddress: 40 Rockledge Rd, Newton MA 02461

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,564
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1907
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2628800S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Zervas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

7/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

58% 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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$2.11M – $2.56M

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Home values near 40 Rockledge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
52 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4081 Sq. Ft.	$2,580,439
32 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,281,443

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3166 Sq. Ft.	$1,886,409
31 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2390 Sq. Ft.	$1,675,556

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2715 Sq. Ft.	$1,873,724
39 Rockledge Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2296 Sq. Ft.	$1,462,004

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