Off Market Dec 2025 for $2.1M

$2,920,682

•

3,894

sq ft

5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Elegant 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Tudor ideally situated in one of Newton Centre’s most coveted locations. This cherished home offers timeless appeal, graceful flow, and abundant natural light throughout. A welcoming foyer opens to generous living and dining rooms, a charming fireplace, and a beautiful sun room overlooking a tranquil koi pond—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. While the kitchen and baths invite renovation, the home’s classic architecture and warm character provide an exquisite canvas for its next chapter. Nestled in a highly desirable neighborhood, just moments from Newton Centre’s vibrant shops, restaurants, and area synagogues, this exceptional property blends heritage, charm, and opportunity in one truly special offering. Offers if any due on Tuesday 11/11 by 2pm.

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

10,620 sq ftLot Size

$750Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lauren Brooks • Hillman Homes

Bought with Senyu Zhang • JW Real Estate Services, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73451476

Redfin Estimate

$2,920,682

$821K since sold in December 2025$150K since July

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This home's estimate is 25.2% higher than the average sale price ($2.33M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$2,430,000
A
4 beds4 baths4,368 sq ft
26 Bothfeld Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,200,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,800 sq ft
25 Chestnut Hill Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458

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$1,114,933

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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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81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
$2,998,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
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$3,190,000
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Sale history for 5 Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,387 (+3.8%)

$1,765,800 + $441,300

$2,207,100

2025

$20,600 (+3.4%)

$1,681,700 + $420,300

$2,102,000

2024

$19,918 (+3.4%)

$1,632,700 + $408,100

$2,040,800

2023

$19,262 (+4.5%)

$1,255,300 + $636,800

$1,892,100

2022

$18,430 (+3.6%)

$1,162,300 + $589,600

$1,751,900

2021

$17,783 (+3.1%)

$1,096,500 + $556,200

$1,652,700

2020

$17,254 (+2.9%)

$1,096,500 + $556,200

$1,652,700

2019

$16,768 (+3.2%)

$1,064,600 + $540,000

$1,604,600

2018

$16,244 (+3.1%)

$971,200 + $530,100

$1,501,300

2017

$15,749 (+4.6%)

$916,200 + $500,100

$1,416,300

2016

$15,063 (+4.9%)

$856,300 + $467,300

$1,323,600

2015

$14,362 (+0.7%)

$800,300 + $436,700

$1,237,000

2014

$14,264 (+5.5%)

$734,300 + $442,600

$1,176,900

2013

$13,523 (+4.7%)

$734,300 + $442,600

$1,176,900

2012

$12,913 (+3.0%)

$734,300 + $421,700

$1,156,000

2011

$12,534 (+2.6%)

$736,400 + $413,500

$1,149,900

2010

$12,215 (+2.4%)

$751,400 + $422,000

$1,173,400

2009

$11,925

$766,700 + $430,600

$1,197,300

Tax history for 5 Merrill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,387 (+3.8%)

$1,765,800 + $441,300

$2,207,100

2025

$20,600 (+3.4%)

$1,681,700 + $420,300

$2,102,000

2024

$19,918 (+3.4%)

$1,632,700 + $408,100

$2,040,800

2023

$19,262 (+4.5%)

$1,255,300 + $636,800

$1,892,100

2022

$18,430 (+3.6%)

$1,162,300 + $589,600

$1,751,900

2021

$17,783 (+3.1%)

$1,096,500 + $556,200

$1,652,700

2020

$17,254 (+2.9%)

$1,096,500 + $556,200

$1,652,700

2019

$16,768 (+3.2%)

$1,064,600 + $540,000

$1,604,600

2018

$16,244 (+3.1%)

$971,200 + $530,100

$1,501,300

2017

$15,749 (+4.6%)

$916,200 + $500,100

$1,416,300

2016

$15,063 (+4.9%)

$856,300 + $467,300

$1,323,600

2015

$14,362 (+0.7%)

$800,300 + $436,700

$1,237,000

2014

$14,264 (+5.5%)

$734,300 + $442,600

$1,176,900

2013

$13,523 (+4.7%)

$734,300 + $442,600

$1,176,900

2012

$12,913 (+3.0%)

$734,300 + $421,700

$1,156,000

2011

$12,534 (+2.6%)

$736,400 + $413,500

$1,149,900

2010

$12,215 (+2.4%)

$751,400 + $422,000

$1,173,400

2009

$11,925

$766,700 + $430,600

$1,197,300

*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.

3,234

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1973097S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
Virtual Tour 1 (External Link)

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Appliances
Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,894
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 3074
Below Grade Finished Area: 820

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $20,600
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air, Ductless, Whole House Fan

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Ward
Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow
High School: Newton North

Location Information
Directions: Ward to Merrill
UnparsedAddress: 5 Merrill Rd, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,234
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1973097S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

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Places
Transit

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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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Historical weather

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

$2.78M – $3.36M

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Home values near 5 Merrill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Merrill Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 7237 Sq. Ft.	$4,618,450
21 Merrill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,705,101

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Merrill Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$2,165,187
11 Merrill Road, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3160 Sq. Ft.	$2,174,116

Address	Redfin Estimate
26 Merrill Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3272 Sq. Ft.	$2,724,258
21 Merrill Road, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2901 Sq. Ft.	$2,331,065

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