OFF MARKET

Off Market Mar 2025 for $1M

$1,140,874

•

1,494

sq ft

53 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Don't miss this fabulous opportunity to own in Newton Highlands, just steps to the Green Line T! This lovingly-cared for colonial has been in the same family for 60+ years and is ready for its next owner to add their own personal touch! The 1st floor features a charming fire-placed living room, formal dining room, light-filled kitchen, 1/2 bath & a wonderful heated sunroom perfect for enjoying year-round, overlooking the yard. Upstairs, you’ll find 3 bedrooms including a generous front-to-back primary w/2 closets, plus a spacious full bath & linen closet. Laundry & excellent storage space downstairs w/potential to finish the basement. Most major systems have been updated within the past 10-15 years. Level lot with fenced-in yard plus 1 car garage. Easy access to Route 9, 95, Eliot T, and all the shops, restaurants & amenities in the vibrant Highlands and on Needham St, plus Echo Bridge & nearby parks. Wonderful home in a fantastic commuter-friendly location; a must see!

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

5,940 sq ftLot Size

$764Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Fleet Homes Group • Keller Williams Realty

Bought with Ning Sun • Phoenix Real Estate

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MLS PIN #73326299

Redfin Estimate

$1,140,874

$65K since sold in March 2025$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($993K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$810,000
A
2 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
130 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$1,297,000
B
4 beds1.5 baths1,742 sq ft
59 Hinckley Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$898,000
C
2 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft
16 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$1,100,000
E
2 beds1.5 baths1,261 sq ft
39 Hickory Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,100,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
1234 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461

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$246,332

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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

102.8%

+0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$112K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 6 HRS AGO
$1,124,000
4 beds2.5 baths1,656 sq ft
138 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
$1,495,000
4 beds2.5 baths2,394 sq ft
44 Brewster Rd, Newton, MA 02461
$3,248,000
6 beds5.5 baths5,500 sq ft
89 Parker Ave, Newton, MA 02461
$1,300,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,855 sq ft
39 Charlemont St, Newton, MA 02461
$1,249,500
3 beds2.5 baths1,769 sq ft
80 Wade St, Newton, MA 02461
$1,695,000
4 beds3.5 baths3,944 sq ft
1242 Beacon St #1242, Waban, MA 02468
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Sale history for 53 Margaret Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,360 (+3.8%)

$852,400 + $10,300

$862,700

2025

$8,052 (+3.4%)

$811,800 + $9,800

$821,600

2024

$7,786 (+5.1%)

$788,200 + $9,500

$797,700

2023

$7,409 (+4.5%)

$593,700 + $134,100

$727,800

2022

$7,089 (+3.6%)

$549,700 + $124,200

$673,900

2021

$6,841 (+3.1%)

$518,600 + $117,200

$635,800

2020

$6,638 (+2.9%)

$518,600 + $117,200

$635,800

2019

$6,451 (+4.9%)

$503,500 + $113,800

$617,300

2018

$6,152 (+3.1%)

$453,800 + $114,800

$568,600

2017

$5,965 (+4.6%)

$428,100 + $108,300

$536,400

2016

$5,705 (+4.9%)

$400,100 + $101,200

$501,300

2015

$5,439 (+0.6%)

$373,900 + $94,600

$468,500

2014

$5,404 (+5.5%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2013

$5,123 (+2.9%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2012

$4,981 (+0.3%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2011

$4,965 (+2.6%)

$344,200 + $111,300

$455,500

2010

$4,839 (+7.4%)

$351,200 + $113,600

$464,800

2009

$4,506

$358,400 + $94,000

$452,400

Tax history for 53 Margaret Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,360 (+3.8%)

$852,400 + $10,300

$862,700

2025

$8,052 (+3.4%)

$811,800 + $9,800

$821,600

2024

$7,786 (+5.1%)

$788,200 + $9,500

$797,700

2023

$7,409 (+4.5%)

$593,700 + $134,100

$727,800

2022

$7,089 (+3.6%)

$549,700 + $124,200

$673,900

2021

$6,841 (+3.1%)

$518,600 + $117,200

$635,800

2020

$6,638 (+2.9%)

$518,600 + $117,200

$635,800

2019

$6,451 (+4.9%)

$503,500 + $113,800

$617,300

2018

$6,152 (+3.1%)

$453,800 + $114,800

$568,600

2017

$5,965 (+4.6%)

$428,100 + $108,300

$536,400

2016

$5,705 (+4.9%)

$400,100 + $101,200

$501,300

2015

$5,439 (+0.6%)

$373,900 + $94,600

$468,500

2014

$5,404 (+5.5%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2013

$5,123 (+2.9%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2012

$4,981 (+0.3%)

$342,600 + $103,300

$445,900

2011

$4,965 (+2.6%)

$344,200 + $111,300

$455,500

2010

$4,839 (+7.4%)

$351,200 + $113,600

$464,800

2009

$4,506

$358,400 + $94,000

$452,400

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,494

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

129553S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,494
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 65
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,786
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
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: Elliot St to Margaret Rd
UnparsedAddress: 53 Margaret Rd, Newton MA 02461

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

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,494
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 129553S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Zervas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi

7/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ chance 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

58% 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 • 02461

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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

$1.08M – $1.31M

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Home values near 53 Margaret Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1080 Sq. Ft.	$897,433
60 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1162 Sq. Ft.	$933,280

Address	Redfin Estimate
45 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1013 Sq. Ft.	$808,733
58 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1763 Sq. Ft.	$1,057,365

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1485 Sq. Ft.	$1,016,835
47 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,221,294

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