Off Market Dec 2013 for $6.3M

$9,175,005

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $20,512/mo

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8,745

sq ft

40 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

True estate property located in Newton Centre on " The Ledges". Historic renovation with fabulous flow for grand entertaining and fun family living. First floor includes, grand foyer leading to the double fireplaced living room, banquet sized diningroom w/ fireplace and a galley of french doors that open to the tremendous blue stone patio area perfect for parties, family gatherings and activities. The family room features a stone fireplace and 20 foot ceilings abbutted by 2nd family room which provides perfect study space, breakfast area and access to the screened in porch. Mahogany panelled library allows for quiet retreat. Large master suite with fireplace, floor to ceiling windows and his & hers walk in custom closets. 6 additional bedrooms spread out between 2nd and 3rd floor. Many options for media room, playroom & gym. Rare privacy afforded on this lush 2 acre parcel with finely landscaped grounds, salt water swimming pool, cabana and Garages for 3 cars. Minutes to Pike.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

1.87 acresLot Size

$1,049Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Gordon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Jamie Genser • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #71579372

Redfin Estimate

$9,175,005

$2.9M since sold in December 2013$97K since July

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$2,750,000
A
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$2,800,000
B
6 beds8.5 baths7,313 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$3,700,000
C
6 beds4.5 baths6,943 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 5, 2026
$4,200,000
D
6 beds4.5 baths4,874 sq ft
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SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$3,900,000
E
5 beds6.5 baths6,309 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$2,885,000
F
7 beds3.5 baths3,751 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 40 The Ledges Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71579372

Dec 3, 2013

Sold

$6,300,000

$720/sq ft

Sep 25, 2013

Contingent

—

Sep 6, 2013

Listed

$6,500,000

$743/sq ft

MLS PIN #50496543

Jun 29, 1998

Sold

$3,283,400

$375/sq ft

May 29, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 1998

Listed

$3,500,000

$400/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$101,493 (+3.8%)

$5,292,700 + $5,181,300

$10,474,000

2025

$97,757 (+3.4%)

$5,040,700 + $4,934,500

$9,975,200

2024

$94,523 (+3.6%)

$4,893,900 + $4,790,800

$9,684,700

2023

$91,273 (+4.5%)

$4,078,800 + $4,887,100

$8,965,900

2022

$87,335 (+3.6%)

$3,776,700 + $4,525,100

$8,301,800

2021

$84,271 (+3.1%)

$3,562,900 + $4,269,000

$7,831,900

2020

$81,765 (+2.9%)

$3,562,900 + $4,269,000

$7,831,900

2019

$79,423 (+1.9%)

$3,459,100 + $4,141,200

$7,600,300

2018

$77,974 (+3.4%)

$2,991,000 + $4,215,500

$7,206,500

2017

$75,419 (+4.6%)

$2,821,700 + $3,960,600

$6,782,300

2016

$72,133 (+8.4%)

$2,637,100 + $3,701,500

$6,338,600

2015

$66,540 (+2.2%)

$2,464,600 + $3,266,700

$5,731,300

2014

$65,087 (+5.5%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2013

$61,704 (+2.9%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2012

$59,985 (−7.3%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2011

$64,736 (+2.6%)

$2,244,500 + $3,694,600

$5,939,100

2010

$63,088 (+2.4%)

$2,290,300 + $3,770,000

$6,060,300

2009

$61,593

$2,337,000 + $3,847,000

$6,184,000

Tax history for 40 The Ledges Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$101,493 (+3.8%)

$5,292,700 + $5,181,300

$10,474,000

2025

$97,757 (+3.4%)

$5,040,700 + $4,934,500

$9,975,200

2024

$94,523 (+3.6%)

$4,893,900 + $4,790,800

$9,684,700

2023

$91,273 (+4.5%)

$4,078,800 + $4,887,100

$8,965,900

2022

$87,335 (+3.6%)

$3,776,700 + $4,525,100

$8,301,800

2021

$84,271 (+3.1%)

$3,562,900 + $4,269,000

$7,831,900

2020

$81,765 (+2.9%)

$3,562,900 + $4,269,000

$7,831,900

2019

$79,423 (+1.9%)

$3,459,100 + $4,141,200

$7,600,300

2018

$77,974 (+3.4%)

$2,991,000 + $4,215,500

$7,206,500

2017

$75,419 (+4.6%)

$2,821,700 + $3,960,600

$6,782,300

2016

$72,133 (+8.4%)

$2,637,100 + $3,701,500

$6,338,600

2015

$66,540 (+2.2%)

$2,464,600 + $3,266,700

$5,731,300

2014

$65,087 (+5.5%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2013

$61,704 (+2.9%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2012

$59,985 (−7.3%)

$2,222,600 + $3,147,600

$5,370,200

2011

$64,736 (+2.6%)

$2,244,500 + $3,694,600

$5,939,100

2010

$63,088 (+2.4%)

$2,290,300 + $3,770,000

$6,060,300

2009

$61,593

$2,337,000 + $3,847,000

$6,184,000

*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

8.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.89 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

8,987

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2692255S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Level: Main
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 6
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Appliances
Other Equipment: Intercom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 18
Door Features: French Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, High Speed Internet Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Wet Bar, Bathroom - Half, Bedroom, Office, Exercise Room, Media Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,745
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened, Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Screened, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Cabana, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Pool Information
Has Private Pool
Has Spa
Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Cabana

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 1.87
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $61,704
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Beacon to Bishopsgate to the Ledges
UnparsedAddress: 40 The Ledges Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 8.5
Sq. Ft.: 8,987
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 1.89 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2692255S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 6

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Fixtures, Kitchen Island Fixtures, Fixture Over Breakfast Table, Bball Hoop & Swing Set
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 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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$8.72M – $10.55M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
30 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 7145 Sq. Ft.	$4,437,984
27 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4756 Sq. Ft.	$4,264,598

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5445 Sq. Ft.	$4,446,483
57 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 8644 Sq. Ft.	$5,870,895

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4250 Sq. Ft.	$3,499,594
57 The Ledges Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6707 Sq. Ft.	$5,941,672

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