Off market aug 1997 for $310K

$1,317,331

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,070/mo

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42 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

6,871 sq ftLot Size

2 car garageParking

Listed by Donna Mullin • Coldwell Banker Hunneman

Bought with • Prudential Edna Kranz Realty

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #50371857

Redfin Estimate

$1,317,331

$1.0M since sold in August 1997$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 5.2% lower than the average sale price ($1.39M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,175,000
A
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B
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$970,000
C
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SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458

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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

99.5%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$55K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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3 MoM

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Sale history for 42 Wessex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,816 (+3.8%)

$1,116,200

2025

$10,417 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,072 (+5.5%)

2023

$9,548 (+4.5%)

$843,600 + $94,300

$937,900

2022

$9,136 (+3.6%)

$781,100 + $87,300

$868,400

2021

$8,815 (+3.1%)

$736,900 + $82,300

$819,200

2020

$8,552 (+2.9%)

$736,900 + $82,300

$819,200

2019

$8,311 (+4.7%)

$715,400 + $79,900

$795,300

2018

$7,939 (+3.1%)

$646,100 + $87,600

$733,700

2017

$7,697 (+4.6%)

$609,500 + $82,700

$692,200

2016

$7,362 (+4.9%)

$569,600 + $77,300

$646,900

2015

$7,019 (+0.6%)

$532,300 + $72,300

$604,600

2014

$6,977 (+5.5%)

$486,800 + $88,900

$575,700

2013

$6,615 (+4.1%)

$486,800 + $88,900

$575,700

2012

$6,353 (+4.0%)

$486,800 + $82,000

$568,800

2011

$6,107 (+2.8%)

$489,500 + $70,800

$560,300

2010

$5,940 (+2.4%)

$499,500 + $71,100

$570,600

2009

$5,799

$509,700 + $72,500

$582,200

Tax history for 42 Wessex Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,816 (+3.8%)

$1,116,200

2025

$10,417 (+3.4%)

2024

$10,072 (+5.5%)

2023

$9,548 (+4.5%)

$843,600 + $94,300

$937,900

2022

$9,136 (+3.6%)

$781,100 + $87,300

$868,400

2021

$8,815 (+3.1%)

$736,900 + $82,300

$819,200

2020

$8,552 (+2.9%)

$736,900 + $82,300

$819,200

2019

$8,311 (+4.7%)

$715,400 + $79,900

$795,300

2018

$7,939 (+3.1%)

$646,100 + $87,600

$733,700

2017

$7,697 (+4.6%)

$609,500 + $82,700

$692,200

2016

$7,362 (+4.9%)

$569,600 + $77,300

$646,900

2015

$7,019 (+0.6%)

$532,300 + $72,300

$604,600

2014

$6,977 (+5.5%)

$486,800 + $88,900

$575,700

2013

$6,615 (+4.1%)

$486,800 + $88,900

$575,700

2012

$6,353 (+4.0%)

$486,800 + $82,000

$568,800

2011

$6,107 (+2.8%)

$489,500 + $70,800

$560,300

2010

$5,940 (+2.4%)

$499,500 + $71,100

$570,600

2009

$5,799

$509,700 + $72,500

$582,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,970 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,636

Year built

1924

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3758957S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Length: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7

Exterior

Building Information
Foundation Details: Stone

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,662

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: WARD
UnparsedAddress: 42 Wessex Road, Newton MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,636
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3758957S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.25M – $1.52M

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Home values near 42 Wessex Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Wessex Rd Apt 33, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$1,586,063
41 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2476 Sq. Ft.	$1,583,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Wessex Rd Apt 33, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$1,653,604
38 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1636 Sq. Ft.	$1,208,918

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,302,946
32 Wessex Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2122 Sq. Ft.	$1,091,410

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