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$1,752,892

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3 ba

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2,026

sq ft

42 Janet Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

42 Janet Rd is a 2,026 square foot house on a 0.25 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,752,892.

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$865Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,752,892

$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 0.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
A
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
B
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,560,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,414 sq ft
24 Fenno Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 21, 2026
$1,725,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,937 sq ft
625 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460

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$1,665,019

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Janet Rd

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

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,212 (+3.8%)

$1,451,700 + $221,400

$1,673,100

2025

$15,615 (+3.4%)

$1,382,600 + $210,800

$1,593,400

2024

$15,099 (+5.7%)

$1,342,300 + $204,700

$1,547,000

2023

$14,282 (+4.0%)

$1,029,700 + $373,200

$1,402,900

2022

$13,730 (+3.6%)

$953,400 + $351,700

$1,305,100

2021

$13,248 (+3.1%)

$899,400 + $331,800

$1,231,200

2020

$12,854 (+2.9%)

$899,400 + $331,800

$1,231,200

2019

$12,491 (+4.3%)

$873,200 + $322,100

$1,195,300

2018

$11,979 (+3.1%)

$787,200 + $319,900

$1,107,100

2017

$11,614 (+4.6%)

$742,600 + $301,800

$1,044,400

2016

$11,108 (+4.9%)

$694,000 + $282,100

$976,100

2015

$10,591 (+0.8%)

$648,600 + $263,600

$912,200

2014

$10,508 (+5.5%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2013

$9,962 (+2.9%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2012

$9,684 (+3.3%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2011

$9,375 (+2.6%)

$596,600 + $263,500

$860,100

2010

$9,137 (+2.4%)

$608,800 + $268,900

$877,700

2009

$8,920

$621,200 + $274,400

$895,600

Tax history for 42 Janet Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,212 (+3.8%)

$1,451,700 + $221,400

$1,673,100

2025

$15,615 (+3.4%)

$1,382,600 + $210,800

$1,593,400

2024

$15,099 (+5.7%)

$1,342,300 + $204,700

$1,547,000

2023

$14,282 (+4.0%)

$1,029,700 + $373,200

$1,402,900

2022

$13,730 (+3.6%)

$953,400 + $351,700

$1,305,100

2021

$13,248 (+3.1%)

$899,400 + $331,800

$1,231,200

2020

$12,854 (+2.9%)

$899,400 + $331,800

$1,231,200

2019

$12,491 (+4.3%)

$873,200 + $322,100

$1,195,300

2018

$11,979 (+3.1%)

$787,200 + $319,900

$1,107,100

2017

$11,614 (+4.6%)

$742,600 + $301,800

$1,044,400

2016

$11,108 (+4.9%)

$694,000 + $282,100

$976,100

2015

$10,591 (+0.8%)

$648,600 + $263,600

$912,200

2014

$10,508 (+5.5%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2013

$9,962 (+2.9%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2012

$9,684 (+3.3%)

$593,700 + $273,300

$867,000

2011

$9,375 (+2.6%)

$596,600 + $263,500

$860,100

2010

$9,137 (+2.4%)

$608,800 + $268,900

$877,700

2009

$8,920

$621,200 + $274,400

$895,600

*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: 762
Basement Type: Partial

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,026
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,860
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,175
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2

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

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,890
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.25
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,026
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1962355S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

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Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$1.67M – $2.02M

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Home values near 42 Janet Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
50 Janet Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2614 Sq. Ft.	$1,829,300
33 Janet Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3404 Sq. Ft.	$2,019,207

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Janet Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$2,053,472
41 Janet Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3147 Sq. Ft.	$2,248,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Janet Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3812 Sq. Ft.	$2,100,791
49 Janet Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,894,202

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