Off Market Jun 2019 for $1.9M

$2,726,354

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,421/mo

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4,185

sq ft

42 Mccarthy Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Built by Newton's premier builder & located in a highly sought after neighborhood, get in early & add your own touches to this new home. First floor has an open concept kitchen w/ custom cabinets, professional SS appliances & granite counters. Open to an eat-in area & family room w/ gas fireplace, this area will certainly be the heart of your home. This main level also highlights a spacious dining room & living room, providing for more formal entertainment area. Private office, powder room & custom built mudroom complete this level. Second floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms each w/ en-suite bath & walk in closet. Master suite features walk in closet & en -suite bath w/ soaking tub & double vanity. The finished lower level boasts the 5th bedroom, another full bath & both an exercise and play room. Outside you will enjoy the large flat lot w/ fenced in yard. This neighborhood features a school, park & tennis courts. Easy access to public trans. Spring 2019 Completion

Single-familyProperty Type

2018Year Built

10,375 sq ftLot Size

$651Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Kris Lippi • Get Listed Realty, LLC

Bought with Liz Mintz • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72415077

Redfin Estimate

$2,726,354

$791K since sold in June 2019$35K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.68M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,750,000
A
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SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,808,888
B
5 beds5.5 baths5,360 sq ft
112 Osborne Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$2,965,000
C
6 beds5.5 baths5,200 sq ft
10 Spiers Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,760,000
D
4 beds4.5 baths4,721 sq ft
140 Greenwood St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$2,200,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths3,906 sq ft
25 Cavanaugh Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$2,620,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,805 sq ft
90 Mccarthy Rd, 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

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Sale history for 42 Mccarthy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,703 (+3.8%)

$694,100 + $1,855,200

$2,549,300

2025

$23,793 (+3.4%)

$661,000 + $1,766,900

$2,427,900

2024

$23,006 (+4.3%)

$641,700 + $1,715,500

$2,357,200

2023

$22,047 (+4.5%)

$487,800 + $1,677,900

$2,165,700

2022

$21,096 (+3.6%)

$451,700 + $1,553,600

$2,005,300

2021

$20,356 (+19.2%)

$426,100 + $1,465,700

$1,891,800

2020

$17,073 (+127.6%)

$426,100 + $1,209,200

$1,635,300

2019

$7,502 (+4.9%)

$413,700 + $304,200

$717,900

2018

$7,154 (+3.1%)

$375,200 + $286,000

$661,200

2017

$6,937 (+4.6%)

$354,000 + $269,800

$623,800

2016

$6,635 (+4.9%)

$330,800 + $252,200

$583,000

2015

$6,326

$309,200 + $235,700

$544,900

2014

$6,323 (+5.5%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2013

$5,994 (+2.9%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2012

$5,827 (+3.0%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2011

$5,655 (+2.6%)

$292,800 + $226,000

$518,800

2010

$5,511 (+2.4%)

$298,800 + $230,600

$529,400

2009

$5,380

$304,900 + $235,300

$540,200

Tax history for 42 Mccarthy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,703 (+3.8%)

$694,100 + $1,855,200

$2,549,300

2025

$23,793 (+3.4%)

$661,000 + $1,766,900

$2,427,900

2024

$23,006 (+4.3%)

$641,700 + $1,715,500

$2,357,200

2023

$22,047 (+4.5%)

$487,800 + $1,677,900

$2,165,700

2022

$21,096 (+3.6%)

$451,700 + $1,553,600

$2,005,300

2021

$20,356 (+19.2%)

$426,100 + $1,465,700

$1,891,800

2020

$17,073 (+127.6%)

$426,100 + $1,209,200

$1,635,300

2019

$7,502 (+4.9%)

$413,700 + $304,200

$717,900

2018

$7,154 (+3.1%)

$375,200 + $286,000

$661,200

2017

$6,937 (+4.6%)

$354,000 + $269,800

$623,800

2016

$6,635 (+4.9%)

$330,800 + $252,200

$583,000

2015

$6,326

$309,200 + $235,700

$544,900

2014

$6,323 (+5.5%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2013

$5,994 (+2.9%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2012

$5,827 (+3.0%)

$286,400 + $235,300

$521,700

2011

$5,655 (+2.6%)

$292,800 + $226,000

$518,800

2010

$5,511 (+2.4%)

$298,800 + $230,600

$529,400

2009

$5,380

$304,900 + $235,300

$540,200

*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

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,687

Year built

2018

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3096890S

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, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Finish - Cement Plaster, Finish - Sheetrock, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,185
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Frontage Length: 70
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: From Dedham Street turn onto Wiswall Road. Take the second left onto McCarthy Road.
UnparsedAddress: 42 Mccarthy Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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: 4
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,687
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2018
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3096890S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

10/10

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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

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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$2.59M – $3.14M

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Home values near 42 Mccarthy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7 Baths \| 6629 Sq. Ft.	$4,204,142
30 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2004 Sq. Ft.	$1,538,544

Address	Redfin Estimate
48 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5887 Sq. Ft.	$2,572,972
31 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 5000 Sq. Ft.	$2,679,414

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$2,287,746
35 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3994 Sq. Ft.	$2,513,579

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