OFF MARKET

Off Market Jun 2018 for $1.3M

$1,983,657

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,641/mo

•

3,475

sq ft

42 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Fabulous updated contemporary with a an open concept layout perfect for easy living and fun entertaining. Main living level features a large living room with fireplace, dining room and opens up to the kitchen and oversized family room which is the heart of this home! The kitchen has all the bells and whistles with an eating island and breakfast room. The master suite is a tranquil retreat with a luxurious bathroom, custom built-ins & closets, step down bedroom with ceiling fan and large windows. There are 2 additional bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and laundry on this level. The lower level can have multiply use of space with 2 large rooms for media, gym, playroom or guest suite. There is also laundry, a full bathroom and access to the 2 car garage on this level. Lovely walking neighborhood. Close proximity to the Street, Chestnut Hill Square and medical centers. Sellers have lovingly maintained this home over the years.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

10,001 sq ftLot Size

$571Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Deborah Gordon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Cook Real Estate Partners • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72302338

Redfin Estimate

$1,983,657

$634K since sold in June 2018$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 4.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.90M) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,100,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,810 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,553,180
C
4 beds3 baths3,088 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,849,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,804 sq ft
73 Hartman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,290,000
E
3 beds3.5 baths3,725 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,485,000
F
4 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
22 Burdean Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

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17 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Donna Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,970 (+3.8%)

$1,236,800 + $411,300

$1,648,100

2025

$15,382 (+3.4%)

$1,177,900 + $391,700

$1,569,600

2024

$14,873 (+5.4%)

$1,143,600 + $380,300

$1,523,900

2023

$14,117 (+4.5%)

$885,200 + $501,500

$1,386,700

2022

$13,508 (+3.6%)

$819,600 + $464,400

$1,284,000

2021

$13,034 (+3.1%)

$773,200 + $438,100

$1,211,300

2020

$12,646 (+2.9%)

$773,200 + $438,100

$1,211,300

2019

$12,289 (+3.0%)

$750,700 + $425,300

$1,176,000

2018

$11,929 (+3.1%)

$688,600 + $413,900

$1,102,500

2017

$11,566 (+4.6%)

$649,600 + $390,500

$1,040,100

2016

$11,062 (+4.9%)

$607,100 + $365,000

$972,100

2015

$10,548

$567,400 + $341,100

$908,500

2014

$10,550 (+5.5%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2013

$10,002 (+2.9%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2012

$9,723 (+2.1%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2011

$9,527 (+2.6%)

$532,700 + $341,300

$874,000

2010

$9,284 (+2.4%)

$543,600 + $348,200

$891,800

2009

$9,064

$554,700 + $355,300

$910,000

Tax history for 42 Donna Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,970 (+3.8%)

$1,236,800 + $411,300

$1,648,100

2025

$15,382 (+3.4%)

$1,177,900 + $391,700

$1,569,600

2024

$14,873 (+5.4%)

$1,143,600 + $380,300

$1,523,900

2023

$14,117 (+4.5%)

$885,200 + $501,500

$1,386,700

2022

$13,508 (+3.6%)

$819,600 + $464,400

$1,284,000

2021

$13,034 (+3.1%)

$773,200 + $438,100

$1,211,300

2020

$12,646 (+2.9%)

$773,200 + $438,100

$1,211,300

2019

$12,289 (+3.0%)

$750,700 + $425,300

$1,176,000

2018

$11,929 (+3.1%)

$688,600 + $413,900

$1,102,500

2017

$11,566 (+4.6%)

$649,600 + $390,500

$1,040,100

2016

$11,062 (+4.9%)

$607,100 + $365,000

$972,100

2015

$10,548

$567,400 + $341,100

$908,500

2014

$10,550 (+5.5%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2013

$10,002 (+2.9%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2012

$9,723 (+2.1%)

$526,100 + $344,400

$870,500

2011

$9,527 (+2.6%)

$532,700 + $341,300

$874,000

2010

$9,284 (+2.4%)

$543,600 + $348,200

$891,800

2009

$9,064

$554,700 + $355,300

$910,000

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,625

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3735427S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 247
Length: 19
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 160
Length: 10
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Living Room Information
Area: 462
Length: 33
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 450
Length: 18
Width: 25
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

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

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Slider

Office Room Information
Area: 420
Length: 28
Width: 15
Level: Basement
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Closet, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,475
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

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

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,929
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dudley road to Nardell to Donna
UnparsedAddress: 42 Donna Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,625
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3735427S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

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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$1.89M – $2.28M

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Home values near 42 Donna Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
58 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2046 Sq. Ft.	$1,956,488
20 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2380 Sq. Ft.	$1,940,346

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2199 Sq. Ft.	$1,689,866
23 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3255 Sq. Ft.	$1,960,301

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4360 Sq. Ft.	$2,955,626
31 Donna Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5911 Sq. Ft.	$3,051,927

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