OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2015 for $785K

$1,591,855

•

2,000

sq ft

48 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Classic Hip Roof Colonial style home in choice Newton Centre neighborhood. The house has a great design but is in need of updating. Large entry foyer opens to a living room with rich natural wood wainscoting and wood burning brick fireplace. The formal dining room has a glass door that leads to a den. Kitchen with breakfast nook and pantry. First floor powder room. The second floor has four bedrooms with good closet space and one bath. Lots of windows provide exceptional natural light. Hardwood floors throughout. Unfinished basement. Older utility systems. Set on a tiered lot with level areas and mature trees. This charming property has lots of potential and would be well suited for a contractor or end user looking for a project.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

10,400 sq ftLot Size

$796Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Rothstein • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Derek Hui • Thread Real Estate, LLC

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #71905103

Redfin Estimate

$1,591,855

$807K since sold in November 2015$38K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,404,810
A
4 beds2 baths2,804 sq ft
50 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,845,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$1,300,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
59 Charlotte Rd, Newton Center, MA 02459
SOLD JAN 16, 2026
$1,380,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,868 sq ft
54 Garland Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$1,560,000
F
3 beds3 baths2,414 sq ft
24 Fenno Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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$1,029,963

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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 48 Ellison Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,224 (+3.8%)

$1,309,200 + $158,700

$1,467,900

2025

$13,700 (+3.4%)

$1,246,900 + $151,100

$1,398,000

2024

$13,247 (+5.9%)

$1,210,600 + $146,700

$1,357,300

2023

$12,506 (+4.5%)

$927,400 + $301,100

$1,228,500

2022

$11,967 (+3.6%)

$858,700 + $278,800

$1,137,500

2021

$11,547 (+3.1%)

$810,100 + $263,000

$1,073,100

2020

$11,203 (+2.9%)

$810,100 + $263,000

$1,073,100

2019

$10,887 (+5.5%)

$786,500 + $255,300

$1,041,800

2018

$10,324 (+16.5%)

$709,500 + $244,700

$954,200

2017

$8,860 (+4.5%)

$669,300 + $127,500

$796,800

2016

$8,475 (+4.9%)

$625,500 + $119,200

$744,700

2015

$8,081 (+0.5%)

$584,600 + $111,400

$696,000

2014

$8,043 (+5.5%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2013

$7,625 (+2.9%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2012

$7,412 (+2.1%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2011

$7,262 (+0.7%)

$538,400 + $127,800

$666,200

2010

$7,215 (+2.4%)

$549,400 + $143,700

$693,100

2009

$7,044

$560,600 + $146,600

$707,200

Tax history for 48 Ellison Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,224 (+3.8%)

$1,309,200 + $158,700

$1,467,900

2025

$13,700 (+3.4%)

$1,246,900 + $151,100

$1,398,000

2024

$13,247 (+5.9%)

$1,210,600 + $146,700

$1,357,300

2023

$12,506 (+4.5%)

$927,400 + $301,100

$1,228,500

2022

$11,967 (+3.6%)

$858,700 + $278,800

$1,137,500

2021

$11,547 (+3.1%)

$810,100 + $263,000

$1,073,100

2020

$11,203 (+2.9%)

$810,100 + $263,000

$1,073,100

2019

$10,887 (+5.5%)

$786,500 + $255,300

$1,041,800

2018

$10,324 (+16.5%)

$709,500 + $244,700

$954,200

2017

$8,860 (+4.5%)

$669,300 + $127,500

$796,800

2016

$8,475 (+4.9%)

$625,500 + $119,200

$744,700

2015

$8,081 (+0.5%)

$584,600 + $111,400

$696,000

2014

$8,043 (+5.5%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2013

$7,625 (+2.9%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2012

$7,412 (+2.1%)

$535,300 + $128,300

$663,600

2011

$7,262 (+0.7%)

$538,400 + $127,800

$666,200

2010

$7,215 (+2.4%)

$549,400 + $143,700

$693,100

2009

$7,044

$560,600 + $146,600

$707,200

*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

10,454 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,200

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2471067S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Pantry

Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Unfinished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Wainscoting, Den, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,000
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Sloped
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,081
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Ave to Ellison Rd (Near intersection of Walnut Street)
UnparsedAddress: 48 Ellison Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,200
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2471067S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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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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

$1.51M – $1.83M

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Home values near 48 Ellison Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2707 Sq. Ft.	$2,100,579
54 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2076 Sq. Ft.	$1,986,849

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2575 Sq. Ft.	$2,059,588
44 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3768 Sq. Ft.	$2,437,164

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2282 Sq. Ft.	$1,660,763
38 Ellison Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2438 Sq. Ft.	$1,712,873

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