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Off Market Jun 2019 for $1.1M

$1,623,925

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,360/mo

•

3,044

sq ft

42 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This spacious brick Ranch-style home has been lovingly maintained and updated over the years. Ideally located on a beautiful side street of more expensive homes, equidistant from Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill. There are three bedrooms on the main floor and finished huge space in the walk-out lower level, with potential for a guest bedroom. A large eat-in kitchen, with custom built cabinets and granite countertops, has direct access to the yard and is open to the dining room. The generously-sized living room leads to the formal dining room, creating an excellent flow for entertaining and family living. The family room has skylights and is open to a huge deck. The well-proportioned master bedroom has two closets and an ensuite bathroom. Family bedrooms are both good-sized. This home has central A/C, 2 fireplaces, a 2-car direct entry garage, and is sited on a large level lot. Minutes to the T, schools, restaurants, stores of Newton Centre and Chestnut Hill, The Street and major routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

10,048 sq ftLot Size

$533Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Natasha Roberts • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Natalia Marchenkov • Touchstone Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #72492581

Redfin Estimate

$1,623,925

$474K since sold in June 2019$12K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.68M) 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 MAY 21, 2026
$1,849,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths2,804 sq ft
73 Hartman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,553,180
C
4 beds3 baths3,088 sq ft
84 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,290,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,725 sq ft
360 Brookline St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
F
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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$4,992/mo

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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

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Sale history for 42 Cynthia Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLSPIN #73195262

Jan 30, 2024

Rental Removed

$6,500

$2/sq ft

Jan 21, 2024

Listed for Rent

$6,500

$2/sq ft

MLS PIN #72492581

Jun 28, 2019

Sold

$1,150,000

$378/sq ft

May 6, 2019

Pending

—

May 2, 2019

Listed

$1,160,000

$381/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 13, 2003

Sold

$675,000

$222/sq ft

MLS PIN #30650585

Jan 14, 2003

Sold

$678,000

$223/sq ft

Nov 2, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 25, 2002

Listed

$685,000

$225/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 1, 1990

Sold

$315,000

$103/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,642 (+3.8%)

$1,237,600 + $67,000

$1,304,600

2025

$12,177 (+3.4%)

$1,178,700 + $63,800

$1,242,500

2024

$11,773 (+4.8%)

$1,144,400 + $61,900

$1,206,300

2023

$11,236 (+4.5%)

$885,900 + $217,800

$1,103,700

2022

$10,750 (+3.6%)

$820,300 + $201,600

$1,021,900

2021

$10,374 (+3.1%)

$773,900 + $190,200

$964,100

2020

$10,065 (+2.9%)

$773,900 + $190,200

$964,100

2019

$9,781 (+3.8%)

$751,400 + $184,600

$936,000

2018

$9,422 (+3.1%)

$689,000 + $181,800

$870,800

2017

$9,135 (+4.5%)

$650,000 + $171,500

$821,500

2016

$8,738 (+4.9%)

$607,500 + $160,300

$767,800

2015

$8,331 (+0.2%)

$567,800 + $149,800

$717,600

2014

$8,318 (+5.5%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2013

$7,886 (+2.9%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2012

$7,666 (+1.8%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2011

$7,531 (+2.6%)

$533,000 + $157,900

$690,900

2010

$7,339 (+2.4%)

$543,900 + $161,100

$705,000

2009

$7,165

$555,000 + $164,400

$719,400

Tax history for 42 Cynthia Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,642 (+3.8%)

$1,237,600 + $67,000

$1,304,600

2025

$12,177 (+3.4%)

$1,178,700 + $63,800

$1,242,500

2024

$11,773 (+4.8%)

$1,144,400 + $61,900

$1,206,300

2023

$11,236 (+4.5%)

$885,900 + $217,800

$1,103,700

2022

$10,750 (+3.6%)

$820,300 + $201,600

$1,021,900

2021

$10,374 (+3.1%)

$773,900 + $190,200

$964,100

2020

$10,065 (+2.9%)

$773,900 + $190,200

$964,100

2019

$9,781 (+3.8%)

$751,400 + $184,600

$936,000

2018

$9,422 (+3.1%)

$689,000 + $181,800

$870,800

2017

$9,135 (+4.5%)

$650,000 + $171,500

$821,500

2016

$8,738 (+4.9%)

$607,500 + $160,300

$767,800

2015

$8,331 (+0.2%)

$567,800 + $149,800

$717,600

2014

$8,318 (+5.5%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2013

$7,886 (+2.9%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2012

$7,666 (+1.8%)

$526,500 + $159,800

$686,300

2011

$7,531 (+2.6%)

$533,000 + $157,900

$690,900

2010

$7,339 (+2.4%)

$543,900 + $161,100

$705,000

2009

$7,165

$555,000 + $164,400

$719,400

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,044

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

981371S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 323
Length: 19
Width: 17
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First

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

Living Room Information
Area: 322
Length: 23
Width: 14
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 260
Length: 26
Width: 10
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Media Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,044
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,781.20
Tax Year: 2019

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dudley Road to Greenwood Road to Cynthia Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Cynthia Rd, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,044
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 981371S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Window Treatment In The Family Room. Ask Broker
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

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

Newton, MA • 02459

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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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Estimated sale price

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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68 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3700 Sq. Ft.	$2,107,945

Address	Redfin Estimate
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76 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3195 Sq. Ft.	$1,769,838

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 7794 Sq. Ft.	$2,386,783
43 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3046 Sq. Ft.	$1,938,672

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