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Off Market Jan 2017 for $1.4M

$2,377,833

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,481/mo

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3,190

sq ft

50 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Stunning and beautifully renovated, sun splashed slate roof Tudor. Inviting foyer, Beamed ceiling Living Room with fireplace, hardwood floors and bay window. Entertainment size Dining Room, wonderful cook's Kitchen with Wolf 6 burner gas cooktop, stainless appliances, granite countertops, walls of windows, with adjoining Breakfast Room. 1st floor Family Room. 4 Bedrooms and 2 Baths on the 2nd floor. Master is generous in size with a walk-in closet and spacious master bath. 3rd floor offers a large Bedroom and a generous sized Library, both with vaulted ceilings and bath. Windows throughout the home have been replaced, Boiler replaced in 2010, Hot Water Heater 2015, A/C on 2nd floor 2014, A/C condenser on 1st floor 2015. A truly special home in a coveted neighborhood, a block to the Ward School and close to Newton Centre, Chestnut Hill and Newton Corner.

Single-familyProperty Type

1929Year Built

7,915 sq ftLot Size

$745Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Kern • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with The Baker Team • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72070509

Redfin Estimate

$2,377,833

$913K since sold in January 2017$24K since July

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B
5 beds3.5 baths3,362 sq ft
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C
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
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D
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
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E
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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 50 Dolphin Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72070509

Jan 4, 2017

Sold

$1,465,000

$459/sq ft

Sep 25, 2016

Pending

—

Sep 21, 2016

Listed

$1,425,000

$447/sq ft

MLS PIN #30276753

Mar 1, 1999

Sold

$800,000

$251/sq ft

Nov 21, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Nov 18, 1998

Listed

$799,000

$250/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,951 (+3.8%)

$1,675,700 + $383,200

$2,058,900

2025

$19,217 (+3.4%)

$1,595,900 + $365,000

$1,960,900

2024

$18,581 (+4.2%)

$1,549,400 + $354,400

$1,903,800

2023

$17,839 (+4.5%)

$1,181,400 + $571,000

$1,752,400

2022

$17,070 (+3.6%)

$1,093,900 + $528,700

$1,622,600

2021

$16,471 (+3.1%)

$1,032,000 + $498,800

$1,530,800

2020

$15,982 (+2.9%)

$1,032,000 + $498,800

$1,530,800

2019

$15,531 (+2.4%)

$1,001,900 + $484,300

$1,486,200

2018

$15,160 (+3.1%)

$915,900 + $485,200

$1,401,100

2017

$14,698 (+3.3%)

$864,100 + $457,700

$1,321,800

2016

$14,233 (+3.6%)

$807,600 + $443,100

$1,250,700

2015

$13,745 (+1.0%)

$754,800 + $429,100

$1,183,900

2014

$13,611 (+5.5%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2013

$12,903 (+2.9%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2012

$12,544 (+3.1%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2011

$12,162 (+2.6%)

$694,900 + $420,900

$1,115,800

2010

$11,853 (+2.4%)

$709,100 + $429,500

$1,138,600

2009

$11,572

$723,600 + $438,200

$1,161,800

Tax history for 50 Dolphin Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$19,951 (+3.8%)

$1,675,700 + $383,200

$2,058,900

2025

$19,217 (+3.4%)

$1,595,900 + $365,000

$1,960,900

2024

$18,581 (+4.2%)

$1,549,400 + $354,400

$1,903,800

2023

$17,839 (+4.5%)

$1,181,400 + $571,000

$1,752,400

2022

$17,070 (+3.6%)

$1,093,900 + $528,700

$1,622,600

2021

$16,471 (+3.1%)

$1,032,000 + $498,800

$1,530,800

2020

$15,982 (+2.9%)

$1,032,000 + $498,800

$1,530,800

2019

$15,531 (+2.4%)

$1,001,900 + $484,300

$1,486,200

2018

$15,160 (+3.1%)

$915,900 + $485,200

$1,401,100

2017

$14,698 (+3.3%)

$864,100 + $457,700

$1,321,800

2016

$14,233 (+3.6%)

$807,600 + $443,100

$1,250,700

2015

$13,745 (+1.0%)

$754,800 + $429,100

$1,183,900

2014

$13,611 (+5.5%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2013

$12,903 (+2.9%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2012

$12,544 (+3.1%)

$691,700 + $431,300

$1,123,000

2011

$12,162 (+2.6%)

$694,900 + $420,900

$1,115,800

2010

$11,853 (+2.4%)

$709,100 + $429,500

$1,138,600

2009

$11,572

$723,600 + $438,200

$1,161,800

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,190

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2276218S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 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: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 110
Length: 11
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 180
Length: 15
Width: 12
Level: Third
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 360
Length: 24
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

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

Kitchen Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Dining Area, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Entrance Foyer, Library, 3/4 Bath, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,190
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,233
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: On the corner of Mandalay and Dolphin.
UnparsedAddress: 50 Dolphin Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,190
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2276218S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Dining Room Chandelier And Mirror In Foyer.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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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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Newton, MA • 02459

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$2.26M – $2.74M

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Data from public records.

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44 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 5014 Sq. Ft.	$2,358,626
47 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2549 Sq. Ft.	$2,101,896

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36 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2545 Sq. Ft.	$1,995,764
39 Dolphin Road, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,868,322

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$1,936,204
36 Dolphin Road, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2245 Sq. Ft.	$1,917,446

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