Off Market Jul 2005 for $560K

$1,169,401

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,545/mo

•

1,656

sq ft

53 Elinor Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Wonderful over sized cape located in excellent newton highlands location. Corner lot home with large 8400 square foot lot. Fireplaced living room, eat in kitchen with newer appliances hardwood floors, great family room, 4 large bedrooms, 1 full bath on each floor. 24 by 20 finished lower level. Brand new roof, new heating system, new electric, new windows, new exterior vinyl siding and 1 car attached garage. Open House Sunday!

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

8,425 sq ftLot Size

$706Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Cunniff Group • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with The Cunniff Group • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70201628

Redfin Estimate

$1,169,401

$609K since sold in July 2005$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.11M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$884,325
A
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6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
B
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
$945,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,463 sq ft
250 Woodcliff Rd, Newton, MA 02461
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUL 1, 2026
$1,150,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths1,603 sq ft
185 Christina St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
F
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.6%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 53 Elinor Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,208 (+3.8%)

$950,300

2025

$8,869 (+3.4%)

2024

$8,575 (+5.7%)

2023

$8,112 (+4.5%)

$687,000 + $109,900

$796,900

2022

$7,763 (+3.6%)

$636,100 + $101,800

$737,900

2021

$7,490 (+3.1%)

$600,100 + $96,000

$696,100

2020

$7,267 (+2.9%)

$600,100 + $96,000

$696,100

2019

$7,062 (+4.9%)

$582,600 + $93,200

$675,800

2018

$6,731 (+3.1%)

$528,600 + $93,500

$622,100

2017

$6,526 (+4.5%)

$498,700 + $88,200

$586,900

2016

$6,242 (+4.9%)

$466,100 + $82,400

$548,500

2015

$5,951 (+0.4%)

$435,600 + $77,000

$512,600

2014

$5,930 (+5.5%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2013

$5,622 (+2.9%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2012

$5,465 (+1.8%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2011

$5,366 (+2.6%)

$406,400 + $85,900

$492,300

2010

$5,229 (+2.4%)

$414,700 + $87,600

$502,300

2009

$5,105

$423,200 + $89,300

$512,500

Tax history for 53 Elinor Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,208 (+3.8%)

$950,300

2025

$8,869 (+3.4%)

2024

$8,575 (+5.7%)

2023

$8,112 (+4.5%)

$687,000 + $109,900

$796,900

2022

$7,763 (+3.6%)

$636,100 + $101,800

$737,900

2021

$7,490 (+3.1%)

$600,100 + $96,000

$696,100

2020

$7,267 (+2.9%)

$600,100 + $96,000

$696,100

2019

$7,062 (+4.9%)

$582,600 + $93,200

$675,800

2018

$6,731 (+3.1%)

$528,600 + $93,500

$622,100

2017

$6,526 (+4.5%)

$498,700 + $88,200

$586,900

2016

$6,242 (+4.9%)

$466,100 + $82,400

$548,500

2015

$5,951 (+0.4%)

$435,600 + $77,000

$512,600

2014

$5,930 (+5.5%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2013

$5,622 (+2.9%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2012

$5,465 (+1.8%)

$401,200 + $88,100

$489,300

2011

$5,366 (+2.6%)

$406,400 + $85,900

$492,300

2010

$5,229 (+2.4%)

$414,700 + $87,600

$502,300

2009

$5,105

$423,200 + $89,300

$512,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,512

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2393647S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Jan 9, 2023 • Final

Electrical permit application

Upgrade the electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps. Install a new main breaker panel and a new grounding system. Install a new dryer receptacle and a safety circuit breaker.

Electrical

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Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Partially Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,656
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Flood Plain
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,783
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 53 Elinor Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,512
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2393647S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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

6/10 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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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

$1.11M – $1.35M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
66 Elinor Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1436 Sq. Ft.	$1,081,772
42 Elinor Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1743 Sq. Ft.	$969,049

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45 Elinor Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$1,473,036

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