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Off Market Jun 2022 for $2.6M

$2,676,596

•

2,878

sq ft

5 Ashford Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Back-to-the-studs restoration of 1941 Brick Colonial located on tree-lined side street. Feels like new construction. New systems, mechanicals, roof, windows, kitchen, bathrooms, woodwork and doors, and much of the flooring, plaster and insulation. 3-4 bedrooms plus 3 separate office areas. 4.5 bathrooms. Well thought-out chef's kitchen: 6-burner range w/vent-hood, 2 dishwashers, 2 sinks, side-by-side fridge and wine refrigerator, top-brand stainless appliances, granite counters, pantry closet. Kitchen island seats 4. Massive deck on main level off of kitchen/dining area. Main level: open plan, 1/2 bath and separate study. 2nd level: opulent main bedroom w/ well-fitted closet and bathroom, laundry, 2 more bedrooms each with own bathroom. Hdwd floors, recessed lighting, heated tile floors. Lower level has bedroom/rec room, full bathroom, study area, mudroom w/built-ins, and 2 car heated garage. Near schools, highways, transportation, houses of worship and Newton Centre. A true gem.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

8,500 sq ftLot Size

$930Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Ezra Stillman • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Focus Team • Focus Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72978457

Redfin Estimate

$2,676,596

$77K since sold in June 2022$44K since August

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E
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F
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Seller's market

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99.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

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Sale history for 5 Ashford Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72978457

Jun 17, 2022

Sold

$2,600,000

$903/sq ft

May 9, 2022

Listed

$1,998,000

$694/sq ft

MLS PIN #72672585

Aug 12, 2020

Sold

$975,000

$339/sq ft

Aug 3, 2020

Relisted

—

Jun 17, 2020

Contingent

—

Jun 12, 2020

Listed

$999,000

$347/sq ft

+21

PRICED TO SELL! What? A Newton Centre brick colonial priced under $1 million? Yes!! ATTENTION RENOVATORS/BUILDERS and end-user homeowners who are looking for a project close to Newton Centre in the coveted Ward School district. This property will appeal to those who need to walk to the many nearby houses of worship, wish to be walkable to Newton Centre and the Newton Centre T stop. The house provides an interesting canvas to which one may put one's own imprint. The en suite master bedroom, in particular, has a dressing room/closet and an office AND an outdoor balcony overlooking a first floor deck. There is a front-to-back fireplaced living room that is adjacent to a sunroom/office/den with built-in shelving that opens to outdoor deck. A first floor office that has been previously used as a large pantry could be opened up to the adjacent kitchen to create some great cooking space. Nice wainscoting in dining room. BEING SOLD AS-IS. LOOKING FOR CLEAN OFFERS by Tuesday at 6:00.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,446 (+3.8%)

$1,394,700 + $1,024,900

$2,419,600

2025

$22,583 (+3.4%)

$1,328,300 + $976,100

$2,304,400

2024

$21,836 (+51.5%)

$1,289,600 + $947,700

$2,237,300

2023

$14,409 (+26.2%)

$797,300 + $618,100

$1,415,400

2022

$11,419 (+3.6%)

$738,200 + $347,300

$1,085,500

2021

$11,019 (+3.1%)

$696,400 + $327,700

$1,024,100

2020

$10,692 (+2.9%)

$696,400 + $327,700

$1,024,100

2019

$10,390 (+5.1%)

$676,100 + $318,200

$994,300

2018

$9,887 (+3.1%)

$613,800 + $300,000

$913,800

2017

$9,587 (+4.5%)

$579,100 + $283,000

$862,100

2016

$9,171 (+4.9%)

$541,200 + $264,700

$805,900

2015

$8,745 (+0.2%)

$505,800 + $247,400

$753,200

2014

$8,726 (+5.5%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2013

$8,273 (+2.9%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2012

$8,042 (+3.5%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2011

$7,772 (+2.6%)

$474,500 + $238,500

$713,000

2010

$7,573 (+2.4%)

$484,200 + $243,300

$727,500

2009

$7,393

$494,100 + $248,200

$742,300

Tax history for 5 Ashford Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,446 (+3.8%)

$1,394,700 + $1,024,900

$2,419,600

2025

$22,583 (+3.4%)

$1,328,300 + $976,100

$2,304,400

2024

$21,836 (+51.5%)

$1,289,600 + $947,700

$2,237,300

2023

$14,409 (+26.2%)

$797,300 + $618,100

$1,415,400

2022

$11,419 (+3.6%)

$738,200 + $347,300

$1,085,500

2021

$11,019 (+3.1%)

$696,400 + $327,700

$1,024,100

2020

$10,692 (+2.9%)

$696,400 + $327,700

$1,024,100

2019

$10,390 (+5.1%)

$676,100 + $318,200

$994,300

2018

$9,887 (+3.1%)

$613,800 + $300,000

$913,800

2017

$9,587 (+4.5%)

$579,100 + $283,000

$862,100

2016

$9,171 (+4.9%)

$541,200 + $264,700

$805,900

2015

$8,745 (+0.2%)

$505,800 + $247,400

$753,200

2014

$8,726 (+5.5%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2013

$8,273 (+2.9%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2012

$8,042 (+3.5%)

$467,900 + $252,100

$720,000

2011

$7,772 (+2.6%)

$474,500 + $238,500

$713,000

2010

$7,573 (+2.4%)

$484,200 + $243,300

$727,500

2009

$7,393

$494,100 + $248,200

$742,300

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,418

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

980480S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 260
Length: 20
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 50
Length: 10
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 49
Length: 7
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 286
Length: 22
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 40
Length: 8
Width: 5
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 6X5
Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Cable Hookup, Slider, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Office, Study, Mud Room, Finish - Cement Plaster, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,878
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: red brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Balcony - Exterior, Balcony / Deck, Deck, Deck - Composite, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,533.65
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air, Dual

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ashford is just West of Temple Emanuel on Ward Street. House is on corner of Glendale
UnparsedAddress: 5 Ashford Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,418
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 980480S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 8

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 • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

53% 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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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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$2.54M – $3.08M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Ashford Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4265 Sq. Ft.	$2,778,413
23 Ashford Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3250 Sq. Ft.	$2,043,775

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Ashford Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2856 Sq. Ft.	$1,842,034
19 Ashford Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2856 Sq. Ft.	$1,901,602

Address	Redfin Estimate
4 Ashford Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2659 Sq. Ft.	$1,797,338
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