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Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.5M

$1,793,771

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,379/mo

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2,338

sq ft

42 Alexander Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Ideally located in Newton Highlands on a tree-lined street. This Tudor residence has been extensively renovated. The front door opens to a gracious foyer which leads to a lovely living room with an adjoining sunroom and a fireplace, an oversized dining room surrounded by windows overlooking the gardens, and a renovated kitchen appointed with custom cabinetry, a peninsula high bar, and stainless steel appliances. Floor is finished with a half bath & entrance to an oversized deck. The second level is comprised of a primary bedroom with a renovated spa like 3/4 bath with double vanity, two other bedrooms, and a renovated family bathroom. The basement features, 3 rooms, a gym, family room, full bath, storage and laundry. Additional features include beautiful hardwood floors, original detail, gas appliances, fenced yard, newer driveway & walkway. The grounds have mature plantings and a peaceful deck. This property is convenient to the “T” and everything Newton Highlands has to offer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

7,832 sq ftLot Size

$767Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Karen Nickel • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Renata Matrosov • Coldwell Banker Realty - New England Home Office

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•Source:MLS PIN #73344571

Redfin Estimate

$1,793,771

$219K since sold in April 2025$16K since July

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This home's estimate is 22.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,475,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
325 Parker St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$1,635,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
1289 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,472,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,095 sq ft
77 Wade St, 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

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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$1,800,000
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$2,299,000
8 beds4 baths5,674 sq ft
40 Columbus St, Newton, MA 02461
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1PM
$3,399,000
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Sale history for 42 Alexander Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73344571

Apr 30, 2025

Sold

$1,575,000

$674/sq ft

Mar 19, 2025

Contingent

—

Mar 12, 2025

Listed

$1,500,000

$642/sq ft

MLS PIN #71208750

Jul 17, 2011

Sold

$715,000

$306/sq ft

Apr 4, 2011

Contingent

—

Apr 1, 2011

Listed

$699,000

$299/sq ft

BENEFIT FROM THE 60K MY SELLER HAS PUT into this PICTURE-PERFECT Tudor home, on a tree-lined street in DESIRABLE NEWTON HIGHLANDS! Period details mix graciously with high-end renovations. Custom kitchen with stainless steel JennAir appliances, 3 tastefully decorated bedrooms, 2.5 impeccable bathrooms. Lower level suite with full bath and fireplace (not included in sqft). Large, level, fenced-in yard. A/C, updated electrical. WALK TO “T”, NEWTON HIGHLANDS CENTER, COUNTRYSIDE SCHOOL & PLAYGROUND.

MLS PIN #70194207

Aug 15, 2005

Sold

$700,000

$299/sq ft

Jul 5, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 18, 2005

Listed

$699,900

$299/sq ft

MLS PIN #50494245

Jun 1, 1998

Sold

$371,000

$159/sq ft

Mar 24, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Mar 21, 1998

Listed

$365,000

$156/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 26, 1987

Sold

$293,000

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,004 (+3.8%)

$903,400 + $438,600

$1,342,000

2025

$12,525 (+3.4%)

$860,400 + $417,700

$1,278,100

2024

$12,111 (+4.7%)

$835,300 + $405,600

$1,240,900

2023

$11,570 (+4.5%)

$631,600 + $504,900

$1,136,500

2022

$11,070 (+3.6%)

$584,800 + $467,500

$1,052,300

2021

$10,681 (+3.1%)

$551,700 + $441,000

$992,700

2020

$10,364 (+10.0%)

$551,700 + $441,000

$992,700

2019

$9,424 (+3.3%)

$535,600 + $366,200

$901,800

2018

$9,119 (+3.1%)

$491,100 + $351,700

$842,800

2017

$8,842 (+3.2%)

$463,300 + $331,800

$795,100

2016

$8,565 (+4.9%)

$433,000 + $319,600

$752,600

2015

$8,166 (+0.5%)

$404,700 + $298,700

$703,400

2014

$8,128 (+5.5%)

$374,300 + $296,300

$670,600

2013

$7,705 (+13.9%)

$374,300 + $296,300

$670,600

2012

$6,762 (+3.8%)

$374,300 + $231,100

$605,400

2011

$6,514 (+2.6%)

$376,600 + $221,000

$597,600

2010

$6,348 (+2.4%)

$384,300 + $225,500

$609,800

2009

$6,197

$392,100 + $230,100

$622,200

Tax history for 42 Alexander Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,004 (+3.8%)

$903,400 + $438,600

$1,342,000

2025

$12,525 (+3.4%)

$860,400 + $417,700

$1,278,100

2024

$12,111 (+4.7%)

$835,300 + $405,600

$1,240,900

2023

$11,570 (+4.5%)

$631,600 + $504,900

$1,136,500

2022

$11,070 (+3.6%)

$584,800 + $467,500

$1,052,300

2021

$10,681 (+3.1%)

$551,700 + $441,000

$992,700

2020

$10,364 (+10.0%)

$551,700 + $441,000

$992,700

2019

$9,424 (+3.3%)

$535,600 + $366,200

$901,800

2018

$9,119 (+3.1%)

$491,100 + $351,700

$842,800

2017

$8,842 (+3.2%)

$463,300 + $331,800

$795,100

2016

$8,565 (+4.9%)

$433,000 + $319,600

$752,600

2015

$8,166 (+0.5%)

$404,700 + $298,700

$703,400

2014

$8,128 (+5.5%)

$374,300 + $296,300

$670,600

2013

$7,705 (+13.9%)

$374,300 + $296,300

$670,600

2012

$6,762 (+3.8%)

$374,300 + $231,100

$605,400

2011

$6,514 (+2.6%)

$376,600 + $221,000

$597,600

2010

$6,348 (+2.4%)

$384,300 + $225,500

$609,800

2009

$6,197

$392,100 + $230,100

$622,200

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,659

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1581223S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Remodeled,Closet - Double

Bedroom #2 Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Double Vanity,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce

Bathroom #2 Information
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

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

Family Room Information
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead

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

Kitchen Information
Level: Main
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,338
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block, Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,525
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: between Parker Street & Walnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 42 Alexander Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,659
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1581223S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: 1 Cute Dog ...
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 • 0.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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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Newton, MA • 02461

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$1.71M – $2.06M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Alexander Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$1,483,874
45 Alexander Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1830 Sq. Ft.	$1,756,885

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33 Alexander Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,621,412
58 Alexander Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,529

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