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Off Market May 2024 for $1.4M

$1,499,384

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,756/mo

•

3,101

sq ft

5 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 02462

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Gorgeous Gambrel colonial in pristine condition! Boasting 3 beds, 2 full baths, and 2 half baths. The first level features a stunning, bright kitchen with sliders to a spacious deck and eating area. Also includes formal dining and living rooms, plus a spacious family room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Main level completed with a lav and separate laundry room. Upstairs, find a large main bedroom with private bath and dual closets, alongside two more bedrooms and a second full bath. Enjoy the fully fenced backyard with patio and beautiful Cherry trees. Lower level (700 sq. ft.) offers a versatile game/playroom, bath, and walkout access.

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

7,342 sq ftLot Size

$484Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by The Osnat Levy Team • eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office

Bought with Victoria Tran Slomiak • Lineage Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #73223380

Redfin Estimate

$1,499,384

$69K since sold in May 2024$57K since July

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This home's estimate is 3.1% lower than the average sale price ($1.55M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,340,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,320 sq ft
285 Lexington, Auburndale, MA 02466
SOLD JUL 22, 2026
$1,799,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,884 sq ft
372 Central St, Auburndale, MA 02466
SOLD BY REDFIN DEC 18, 2025
$1,192,500
C
3 beds3 baths2,550 sq ft
17 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 02462
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JAN 2, 2026
$1,650,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,812 sq ft
10 Lorraine Cir, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,600,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,447 sq ft
43 Palmer Rd, Waban, MA 02468

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Market trends in 02462, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.2%

0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$2.4M

$79K MoM

Avg. days on market

60d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

2 MoM

New listings for sale

$2,725,000
5 beds5.5 baths3,954 sq ft
45 Clearwater Rd, Newton, MA 02462
OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 12PM
$599,000
2 beds1 bath1,150 sq ft
613 Grove St #613, Newton Lower Falls, MA 02462
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Sale history for 5 Deforest Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73223380

May 29, 2024

Sold

$1,430,000

$461/sq ft

Apr 16, 2024

Contingent

—

Apr 12, 2024

Listed

$1,290,000

$416/sq ft

MLS PIN #71872295

Sep 30, 2015

Sold

$805,000

$260/sq ft

Aug 5, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 13, 2015

Listed

$800,000

$258/sq ft

+21

Spacious Gambrel in immaculate move in condition!!! Located in private Lower Falls neighborhood close to public transportation with easy access to major highways. Home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths, large eat in kitchen, formal dining room and living room. Access your spacious deck and fenced back yard from the atrium door adjacent to the kitchen eating area. Add to that a spacious front to back family room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace. A lav and separate laundry room complete the main level. Second floor includes large master bedroom with privet bath and his and her closets along with two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. Heated lower level (700sq. ft.) is handsomely finished as a gameroom/playroom with plenty of light, walkout door and half bath plumbed for future shower/tub. Economical 3 zone gas heat, brand new high efficiency gas water heater, four year young shingle roof and upgraded electrical panel all make this home economical.

Public Records

Jun 1, 1990

Sold

$280,000

$90/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,429 (+3.8%)

$749,000 + $430,500

$1,179,500

2025

$11,008 (+3.4%)

$713,300 + $410,000

$1,123,300

2024

$10,644 (+5.2%)

$692,500 + $398,100

$1,090,600

2023

$10,116 (+4.5%)

$529,700 + $464,000

$993,700

2022

$9,679 (+3.6%)

$490,500 + $429,600

$920,100

2021

$9,340 (+7.0%)

$462,700 + $405,300

$868,000

2020

$8,726 (+2.9%)

$462,700 + $373,100

$835,800

2019

$8,480 (+5.5%)

$449,200 + $362,300

$811,500

2018

$8,035 (+3.1%)

$405,100 + $337,500

$742,600

2017

$7,791 (+4.5%)

$382,200 + $318,400

$700,600

2016

$7,452 (+4.9%)

$357,200 + $297,600

$654,800

2015

$7,105 (−1.1%)

$333,800 + $278,200

$612,000

2014

$7,182 (+5.5%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2013

$6,809 (+2.9%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2012

$6,619 (−5.3%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2011

$6,990 (+2.6%)

$314,100 + $327,200

$641,300

2010

$6,812 (+2.4%)

$320,500 + $333,900

$654,400

2009

$6,651

$327,000 + $340,800

$667,800

Tax history for 5 Deforest Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,429 (+3.8%)

$749,000 + $430,500

$1,179,500

2025

$11,008 (+3.4%)

$713,300 + $410,000

$1,123,300

2024

$10,644 (+5.2%)

$692,500 + $398,100

$1,090,600

2023

$10,116 (+4.5%)

$529,700 + $464,000

$993,700

2022

$9,679 (+3.6%)

$490,500 + $429,600

$920,100

2021

$9,340 (+7.0%)

$462,700 + $405,300

$868,000

2020

$8,726 (+2.9%)

$462,700 + $373,100

$835,800

2019

$8,480 (+5.5%)

$449,200 + $362,300

$811,500

2018

$8,035 (+3.1%)

$405,100 + $337,500

$742,600

2017

$7,791 (+4.5%)

$382,200 + $318,400

$700,600

2016

$7,452 (+4.9%)

$357,200 + $297,600

$654,800

2015

$7,105 (−1.1%)

$333,800 + $278,200

$612,000

2014

$7,182 (+5.5%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2013

$6,809 (+2.9%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2012

$6,619 (−5.3%)

$308,900 + $283,700

$592,600

2011

$6,990 (+2.6%)

$314,100 + $327,200

$641,300

2010

$6,812 (+2.4%)

$320,500 + $333,900

$654,400

2009

$6,651

$327,000 + $340,800

$667,800

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,360

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3468535S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 520
Length: 20
Width: 26
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 130
Length: 13
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

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

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Family Room Information
Area: 345
Length: 15
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Area: 264
Length: 12
Width: 22
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Game Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,101
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,644
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grove St. to Deforest Rd
UnparsedAddress: 5 Deforest Rd, Newton MA 02462

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,360
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3468535S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
Exclusions: Fridge & Freezer In Basement
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Angier Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.9mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

49% 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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$1.43M – $1.73M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
8 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1541 Sq. Ft.	$931,679
11 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1964 Sq. Ft.	$1,099,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
14 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2406 Sq. Ft.	$1,550,569
17 Deforest Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$1,580,434

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17 Deforest Rd, Newton Lower Falls, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1078 Sq. Ft.	$405,100

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