OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2014 for $1.1M

$3,395,880

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,326/mo

•

5,600

sq ft

53 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Stunning light-filled brick home in a private setting at the end of a desirable cul-de-sac.Extensively renovated from 2007 to 2014,offering a spacious open design and gleaming hardwood floors.Large living room and a huge dining room both feature floor-to-ceiling windows.Designer eat-in kitchen equipped with granite counters,a breakfast bar,Miele and Bosch appliances,maple cabinets and is open to a screened porch leading to a patio and a 16K sf private lot with mature plantings.First floor family room/office.Master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a gorgeous marble master bath.Huge family bath is equipped with a whirlpool tub and a walk-in shower.The beautifully finished lower level offers a possible au pair/office,great entertaining spaces,a fireplace,a bathroom,a sauna and massive storage.2014 high-end gas heating system by Buderus,2007 windows and AC,a direct-access 2-car garage.Conveniently located near schools,Newton Centre,The Street,Chestnut Hill Square and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

2024Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$606Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Natasha Roberts • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Eda Mayer • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71701454

Redfin Estimate

$3,395,880

$2.2M since sold in August 2014$307K since August

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This home's estimate is 88.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.80M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,215,000
A
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SOLD MAY 2, 2026
$1,695,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,925 sq ft
5 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,660,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,616 sq ft
62 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,553,180
D
4 beds3 baths3,088 sq ft
84 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 2, 2026
$2,096,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,189 sq ft
59 Deborah Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$1,610,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,437 sq ft
16 Fredette Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

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Sale history for 53 Dorothy Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71701454

Aug 22, 2014

Sold

$1,150,000

$205/sq ft

Jul 21, 2014

Contingent

—

Jul 10, 2014

Price Changed

$1,149,000

$205/sq ft

Jun 19, 2014

Listed

$1,199,000

$214/sq ft

MLS PIN #30544250

Jan 11, 2002

Sold

$622,000

$111/sq ft

Nov 11, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 20, 2001

Listed

$635,000

$113/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,384 (+19.6%)

$756,200 + $2,173,000

$2,929,200

2025

$23,737 (+60.1%)

$720,200 + $1,701,900

$2,422,100

2024

$14,827 (+6.9%)

$699,200 + $820,000

$1,519,200

2023

$13,876 (+4.5%)

$538,600 + $824,500

$1,363,100

2022

$13,277 (+3.6%)

$498,700 + $763,400

$1,262,100

2021

$12,812 (+3.1%)

$470,500 + $720,200

$1,190,700

2020

$12,431 (+2.9%)

$470,500 + $720,200

$1,190,700

2019

$12,080 (+6.6%)

$456,800 + $699,200

$1,156,000

2018

$11,327 (+3.1%)

$410,900 + $636,000

$1,046,900

2017

$10,982 (+4.6%)

$387,600 + $600,000

$987,600

2016

$10,504 (+45.5%)

$362,200 + $560,800

$923,000

2015

$7,221 (+0.4%)

$338,500 + $283,500

$622,000

2014

$7,192 (+5.5%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2013

$6,818 (+2.9%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2012

$6,628 (+0.8%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2011

$6,578 (+2.6%)

$316,900 + $286,600

$603,500

2010

$6,410 (+2.4%)

$323,400 + $292,400

$615,800

2009

$6,259

$330,000 + $298,400

$628,400

Tax history for 53 Dorothy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$28,384 (+19.6%)

$756,200 + $2,173,000

$2,929,200

2025

$23,737 (+60.1%)

$720,200 + $1,701,900

$2,422,100

2024

$14,827 (+6.9%)

$699,200 + $820,000

$1,519,200

2023

$13,876 (+4.5%)

$538,600 + $824,500

$1,363,100

2022

$13,277 (+3.6%)

$498,700 + $763,400

$1,262,100

2021

$12,812 (+3.1%)

$470,500 + $720,200

$1,190,700

2020

$12,431 (+2.9%)

$470,500 + $720,200

$1,190,700

2019

$12,080 (+6.6%)

$456,800 + $699,200

$1,156,000

2018

$11,327 (+3.1%)

$410,900 + $636,000

$1,046,900

2017

$10,982 (+4.6%)

$387,600 + $600,000

$987,600

2016

$10,504 (+45.5%)

$362,200 + $560,800

$923,000

2015

$7,221 (+0.4%)

$338,500 + $283,500

$622,000

2014

$7,192 (+5.5%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2013

$6,818 (+2.9%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2012

$6,628 (+0.8%)

$312,600 + $280,800

$593,400

2011

$6,578 (+2.6%)

$316,900 + $286,600

$603,500

2010

$6,410 (+2.4%)

$323,400 + $292,400

$615,800

2009

$6,259

$330,000 + $298,400

$628,400

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

16,245

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,600

Year built

2024

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3025692S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green, Waterfront

Last updated by owner on May 24, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: First

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 27
Width: 13
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Great Room, Sitting Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,865
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Frontage Length: 74
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,192.01
Tax Year: 2014

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline Street or Dedham Street to Carlson Ave, left on Dorothy Road, to the end of the cul-de-sac
UnparsedAddress: 53 Dorothy Road, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,600
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3025692S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green, Waterfront

Home facts updated by owner on May 24, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

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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$3.53M – $4.27M

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Home values near 53 Dorothy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
34 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 6800 Sq. Ft.	$2,960,280
7 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3780 Sq. Ft.	$1,997,217

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4193 Sq. Ft.	$2,205,522
44 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 5180 Sq. Ft.	$2,643,476

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2879 Sq. Ft.	$2,625,217
21 Dorothy Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3356 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,155

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