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Off Market Sep 2022 for $2.5M

$2,572,972

•

5,887

sq ft

48 Mccarthy Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This exquisite colonial is a must-see custom-built home with all of the luxuries and amenities you have come to expect. The 5000+ sq ft home is nestled in one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Complete with 4 spacious ensuite bedrooms, dining room and bonus space. The main bathroom boasts a steam shower, comfortable soaking tub and heated floor. The fully finished basement can easily serve as an in-law apartment or au pair suite. The open-concept kitchen is complete with high-end stainless-steel appliances and bathed in natural light. Additionally, Barrows custom built blinds throughout the home provide privacy. The attached two car garage has direct entry into the home and the patio is partially heated to reduce the need for snow removal. This unique covered patio can be the place to unwind or entertain guests. It features a full outdoor kitchen, has an expansive green space and covered wood burning fireplace. Easy access to highway 128/95, the Mass Pike and Route 9.

Single-familyProperty Type

2012Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$437Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ryan Cook • Accent Realty

Bought with Michael Segel • Prevu Real Estate LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73005296

Redfin Estimate

$2,572,972

$63K since sold in September 2022$30K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.6% lower than the average sale price ($2.67M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,980,000
A
6 beds5 baths6,094 sq ft
150 Country Club Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,808,888
B
5 beds5.5 baths5,360 sq ft
112 Osborne Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$2,750,000
C
5 beds6 baths5,000 sq ft
5 Kappius Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$2,620,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths4,805 sq ft
90 Mccarthy Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,100,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,810 sq ft
120 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,760,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,721 sq ft
140 Greenwood St, 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 48 Mccarthy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,020 (+3.8%)

$709,300 + $1,563,100

$2,272,400

2025

$21,209 (+3.4%)

$675,500 + $1,488,700

$2,164,200

2024

$20,508 (+4.3%)

$655,800 + $1,445,400

$2,101,200

2023

$19,659 (+4.5%)

$500,300 + $1,430,800

$1,931,100

2022

$18,811 (+3.6%)

$463,200 + $1,324,900

$1,788,100

2021

$18,151 (+3.1%)

$437,000 + $1,249,900

$1,686,900

2020

$17,609 (+2.9%)

$437,000 + $1,249,700

$1,686,700

2019

$17,113 (+1.9%)

$424,300 + $1,213,300

$1,637,600

2018

$16,794 (+3.3%)

$383,900 + $1,168,200

$1,552,100

2017

$16,261 (+4.6%)

$362,200 + $1,100,100

$1,462,300

2016

$15,552 (+4.9%)

$338,500 + $1,028,100

$1,366,600

2015

$14,828 (−0.4%)

$316,400 + $960,800

$1,277,200

2014

$14,887 (+245.5%)

$292,800 + $935,500

$1,228,300

2013

$4,309 (+2.9%)

$292,800 + $82,200

$375,000

2012

$4,189 (+2.1%)

$292,800 + $82,200

$375,000

2011

$4,101 (+2.6%)

$298,800 + $77,400

$376,200

2010

$3,996 (+2.4%)

$304,900 + $79,000

$383,900

2009

$3,901

$311,100 + $80,600

$391,700

Tax history for 48 Mccarthy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,020 (+3.8%)

$709,300 + $1,563,100

$2,272,400

2025

$21,209 (+3.4%)

$675,500 + $1,488,700

$2,164,200

2024

$20,508 (+4.3%)

$655,800 + $1,445,400

$2,101,200

2023

$19,659 (+4.5%)

$500,300 + $1,430,800

$1,931,100

2022

$18,811 (+3.6%)

$463,200 + $1,324,900

$1,788,100

2021

$18,151 (+3.1%)

$437,000 + $1,249,900

$1,686,900

2020

$17,609 (+2.9%)

$437,000 + $1,249,700

$1,686,700

2019

$17,113 (+1.9%)

$424,300 + $1,213,300

$1,637,600

2018

$16,794 (+3.3%)

$383,900 + $1,168,200

$1,552,100

2017

$16,261 (+4.6%)

$362,200 + $1,100,100

$1,462,300

2016

$15,552 (+4.9%)

$338,500 + $1,028,100

$1,366,600

2015

$14,828 (−0.4%)

$316,400 + $960,800

$1,277,200

2014

$14,887 (+245.5%)

$292,800 + $935,500

$1,228,300

2013

$4,309 (+2.9%)

$292,800 + $82,200

$375,000

2012

$4,189 (+2.1%)

$292,800 + $82,200

$375,000

2011

$4,101 (+2.6%)

$298,800 + $77,400

$376,200

2010

$3,996 (+2.4%)

$304,900 + $79,000

$383,900

2009

$3,901

$311,100 + $80,600

$391,700

*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

11,814

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,887

Year built

2012

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2162985S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jan 10, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Steam / Sauna

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 340
Length: 20
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Steam / Sauna,Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 50
Length: 5
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 289
Length: 17
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 306
Length: 18
Width: 17
Level: Main,First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan

Office Room Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Office, Play Room, Foyer, Central Vacuum, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,888
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced, Invisible
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Invisible Fence, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,810.81
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Wiswall Road to McCarthy Road
UnparsedAddress: 48 Mccarthy Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,887
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2162985S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jan 10, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: 5 Interior Wall Mount Tv's + 2 Sound Bars, Hockey Flooring, Internet Boosters And Routers
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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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

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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Newton, MA • 02459

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$2.44M – $2.96M

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Home values near 48 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
42 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4185 Sq. Ft.	$2,726,354
35 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3994 Sq. Ft.	$2,513,579

Address	Redfin Estimate
36 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$2,287,746
45 McCarthy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3196 Sq. Ft.	$1,851,571

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