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$1,333,838

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2.5 ba

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1,758

sq ft

42 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

42 Clifton Rd is a 1,758 square foot house on a 10,019 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,333,838.

Single-familyProperty Type

1953Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$759Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,333,838

$184K since July

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This home's estimate is 8.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.46M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 2, 2026
$2,096,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,189 sq ft
59 Deborah Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JAN 5, 2026
$1,385,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,932 sq ft
30 Esty Farm Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,144,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,864 sq ft
22 Nightingale Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,550,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths1,500 sq ft
17 Tirrell Cres, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$1,275,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,712 sq ft
131 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,290,000
F
3 beds3.5 baths3,725 sq ft
360 Brookline St, Newton, MA 02459

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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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

New listings for sale

3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,290,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft
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$1,998,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459
VIDEO TOUR
$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
$2,998,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
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Sale history for 42 Clifton Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,036 (+3.8%)

$1,138,900

2025

$10,630 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,278 (+5.1%)

2023

$9,779 (+4.5%)

$829,300 + $131,300

$960,600

2022

$9,356 (+3.6%)

$767,900 + $121,500

$889,400

2021

$9,029 (+3.1%)

$724,400 + $114,700

$839,100

2020

$8,760 (+2.9%)

$724,400 + $114,700

$839,100

2019

$8,514 (+4.2%)

$703,300 + $111,400

$814,700

2018

$8,167 (+3.1%)

$640,100 + $114,700

$754,800

2017

$7,919 (+4.6%)

$603,900 + $108,200

$712,100

2016

$7,573 (+4.9%)

$564,400 + $101,100

$665,500

2015

$7,221 (+0.2%)

$527,500 + $94,500

$622,000

2014

$7,207 (+5.5%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2013

$6,832 (+2.9%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2012

$6,642 (−0.7%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2011

$6,690 (+2.6%)

$496,400 + $117,400

$613,800

2010

$6,520 (+2.4%)

$506,500 + $119,800

$626,300

2009

$6,365

$516,800 + $122,300

$639,100

Tax history for 42 Clifton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,036 (+3.8%)

$1,138,900

2025

$10,630 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,278 (+5.1%)

2023

$9,779 (+4.5%)

$829,300 + $131,300

$960,600

2022

$9,356 (+3.6%)

$767,900 + $121,500

$889,400

2021

$9,029 (+3.1%)

$724,400 + $114,700

$839,100

2020

$8,760 (+2.9%)

$724,400 + $114,700

$839,100

2019

$8,514 (+4.2%)

$703,300 + $111,400

$814,700

2018

$8,167 (+3.1%)

$640,100 + $114,700

$754,800

2017

$7,919 (+4.6%)

$603,900 + $108,200

$712,100

2016

$7,573 (+4.9%)

$564,400 + $101,100

$665,500

2015

$7,221 (+0.2%)

$527,500 + $94,500

$622,000

2014

$7,207 (+5.5%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2013

$6,832 (+2.9%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2012

$6,642 (−0.7%)

$488,600 + $106,000

$594,600

2011

$6,690 (+2.6%)

$496,400 + $117,400

$613,800

2010

$6,520 (+2.4%)

$506,500 + $119,800

$626,300

2009

$6,365

$516,800 + $122,300

$639,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,758
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Split Level
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Vinyl
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,758
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,599
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,758
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Basement Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Basement

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,019
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.23
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,758
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 14347S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Local insights from Redfin agents

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

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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Historical weather

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Estimated sale price

$1.27M – $1.53M

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Home values near 42 Clifton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5132 Sq. Ft.	$3,069,336
56 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3943 Sq. Ft.	$2,673,340

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3776 Sq. Ft.	$3,324,403
64 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$1,570,970

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4306 Sq. Ft.	$2,668,606
49 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,448,316

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