Off market may 2007 for $1.1M

$1,948,753

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,697/mo

•

2,695

sq ft

40 Fountain St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

8,100 sq ftLot Size

$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Bought with Eileen Strong O Boy • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70544243

Redfin Estimate

$1,948,753

$824K since sold in May 2007$23K since September

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This home's estimate is 29.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.50M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,700,000
A
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$1,895,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,695 sq ft
25 Riverdale Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$1,300,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths2,327 sq ft
215 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,405,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,244 sq ft
10 Higgins St, Auburndale, MA 02466
SOLD NOV 26, 2025
$1,400,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,685 sq ft
11 Grayson Ln, Newton, MA 02462
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$1,300,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths2,541 sq ft
45 Moulton St, Newton, MA 02462

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Market trends in 02462, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$880K

$2M MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

16 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,999,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,111 sq ft
144 Concord St, Newton, MA 02462
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Sale history for 40 Fountain St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,363 (−48.4%)

$813,500 + $152,800

$966,300

2025

$18,152 (+3.4%)

$1,163,100 + $689,100

$1,852,200

2024

$17,551 (+5.4%)

$1,129,200 + $669,100

$1,798,300

2023

$16,654 (+4.5%)

$865,200 + $770,800

$1,636,000

2022

$15,936 (+3.6%)

$801,100 + $713,700

$1,514,800

2021

$15,377 (+3.1%)

$755,800 + $673,300

$1,429,100

2020

$14,920 (+2.9%)

$755,800 + $673,300

$1,429,100

2019

$14,499 (+4.3%)

$733,800 + $653,700

$1,387,500

2018

$13,899 (+3.1%)

$668,600 + $616,000

$1,284,600

2017

$13,476 (+4.6%)

$630,800 + $581,100

$1,211,900

2016

$12,889 (+4.9%)

$589,500 + $543,100

$1,132,600

2015

$12,289 (+0.8%)

$550,900 + $507,600

$1,058,500

2014

$12,187 (+5.5%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2013

$11,553 (+2.9%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2012

$11,231 (+2.7%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2011

$10,931 (+7.0%)

$508,000 + $494,800

$1,002,800

2010

$10,213 (+2.4%)

$518,400 + $462,700

$981,100

2009

$9,971

$529,000 + $472,100

$1,001,100

Tax history for 40 Fountain St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,363 (−48.4%)

$813,500 + $152,800

$966,300

2025

$18,152 (+3.4%)

$1,163,100 + $689,100

$1,852,200

2024

$17,551 (+5.4%)

$1,129,200 + $669,100

$1,798,300

2023

$16,654 (+4.5%)

$865,200 + $770,800

$1,636,000

2022

$15,936 (+3.6%)

$801,100 + $713,700

$1,514,800

2021

$15,377 (+3.1%)

$755,800 + $673,300

$1,429,100

2020

$14,920 (+2.9%)

$755,800 + $673,300

$1,429,100

2019

$14,499 (+4.3%)

$733,800 + $653,700

$1,387,500

2018

$13,899 (+3.1%)

$668,600 + $616,000

$1,284,600

2017

$13,476 (+4.6%)

$630,800 + $581,100

$1,211,900

2016

$12,889 (+4.9%)

$589,500 + $543,100

$1,132,600

2015

$12,289 (+0.8%)

$550,900 + $507,600

$1,058,500

2014

$12,187 (+5.5%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2013

$11,553 (+2.9%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2012

$11,231 (+2.7%)

$506,100 + $499,400

$1,005,500

2011

$10,931 (+7.0%)

$508,000 + $494,800

$1,002,800

2010

$10,213 (+2.4%)

$518,400 + $462,700

$981,100

2009

$9,971

$529,000 + $472,100

$1,001,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,616

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

688251S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 23, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Third

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 20
Length: 4
Width: 5
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54
Length: 9
Width: 6
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 40
Length: 5
Width: 8
Level: Third
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 270
Length: 15
Width: 18
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Interior Features: Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,695
Foundation Area: 9,999,999
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: yellow

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,987
Tax Year: 2007

Utilities

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

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Highland St. and Regent St.
UnparsedAddress: 40 Fountain St., Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,616
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 688251S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.8mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.8mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Newton, MA • 02465

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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

$1.85M – $2.24M

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