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Off Market Jun 2012 for $1.1M

$2,479,549

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,539/mo

•

5,007

sq ft

53 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Spacious, gracious, warm & inviting. Sprawling, beautifully maintained home in sought-after area is waiting for a new family! Sited on a gorgeous level, professionally landscaped lot w/sweeping circular drive & fenced yard, this sunsplashed home has been expanded/updated w/approx $400K in imprvmnts since '95. Open floor plan. Custom Kitchen w/lge separate eating area. Gleaming HW floors. Vaulted ceilings. Grand Master Suite & 4 more Bedrooms all on one level. Must see! O.H. SUNDAY 2/19 12-2PM.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.57 acresLot Size

$495Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Barbara Rappaport Scardino • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Barbara Rappaport Scardino • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71333507

Redfin Estimate

$2,479,549

$1.4M since sold in June 2012$46K since July

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This home's estimate is 35.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.83M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,800,000
A
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,821,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,515 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,810,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
303 Upland Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,925,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,453 sq ft
6 Melina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,810,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths4,515 sq ft
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SOLD NOV 7, 2025
$1,830,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths4,302 sq ft
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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 53 Rachel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,279 (+3.8%)

$1,383,500 + $812,500

$2,196,000

2025

$20,496 (+3.4%)

$1,317,600 + $773,800

$2,091,400

2024

$19,818 (+4.8%)

$1,279,200 + $751,300

$2,030,500

2023

$18,915 (+4.5%)

$1,020,400 + $837,700

$1,858,100

2022

$18,100 (+3.6%)

$944,800 + $775,700

$1,720,500

2021

$17,465 (+3.1%)

$891,300 + $731,800

$1,623,100

2020

$16,945 (+2.9%)

$891,300 + $731,800

$1,623,100

2019

$16,467 (+3.2%)

$865,300 + $710,500

$1,575,800

2018

$15,949 (+3.1%)

$777,900 + $696,100

$1,474,000

2017

$15,463 (+4.6%)

$733,900 + $656,700

$1,390,600

2016

$14,789 (+4.9%)

$685,900 + $613,700

$1,299,600

2015

$14,102 (−0.2%)

$641,000 + $573,600

$1,214,600

2014

$14,128 (+5.5%)

$590,800 + $574,900

$1,165,700

2013

$13,394 (−8.2%)

$590,800 + $574,900

$1,165,700

2012

$14,594 (+2.1%)

$590,800 + $715,700

$1,306,500

2011

$14,291 (+2.6%)

$586,600 + $724,500

$1,311,100

2010

$13,928 (+2.4%)

$598,600 + $739,300

$1,337,900

2009

$13,597

$610,800 + $754,400

$1,365,200

Tax history for 53 Rachel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$21,279 (+3.8%)

$1,383,500 + $812,500

$2,196,000

2025

$20,496 (+3.4%)

$1,317,600 + $773,800

$2,091,400

2024

$19,818 (+4.8%)

$1,279,200 + $751,300

$2,030,500

2023

$18,915 (+4.5%)

$1,020,400 + $837,700

$1,858,100

2022

$18,100 (+3.6%)

$944,800 + $775,700

$1,720,500

2021

$17,465 (+3.1%)

$891,300 + $731,800

$1,623,100

2020

$16,945 (+2.9%)

$891,300 + $731,800

$1,623,100

2019

$16,467 (+3.2%)

$865,300 + $710,500

$1,575,800

2018

$15,949 (+3.1%)

$777,900 + $696,100

$1,474,000

2017

$15,463 (+4.6%)

$733,900 + $656,700

$1,390,600

2016

$14,789 (+4.9%)

$685,900 + $613,700

$1,299,600

2015

$14,102 (−0.2%)

$641,000 + $573,600

$1,214,600

2014

$14,128 (+5.5%)

$590,800 + $574,900

$1,165,700

2013

$13,394 (−8.2%)

$590,800 + $574,900

$1,165,700

2012

$14,594 (+2.1%)

$590,800 + $715,700

$1,306,500

2011

$14,291 (+2.6%)

$586,600 + $724,500

$1,311,100

2010

$13,928 (+2.4%)

$598,600 + $739,300

$1,337,900

2009

$13,597

$610,800 + $754,400

$1,365,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.57 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,107

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2276112S

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: 10
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 238
Length: 17
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 14
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 20
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan

Kitchen Information
Area: 350
Length: 25
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Office Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Open Floorplan, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Den, Play Room, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,007
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Levels: Multi/Split
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $14,291
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham Street to Rachel Road
UnparsedAddress: 53 Rachel Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,107
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.57 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2276112S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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 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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$2.36M – $2.85M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1784 Sq. Ft.	$1,983,984
46 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4879 Sq. Ft.	$2,617,900

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9175 Sq. Ft.	$5,888,353
34 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 7.5 Baths \| 8000 Sq. Ft.	$5,617,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
62 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3767 Sq. Ft.	$2,874,091
75 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3649 Sq. Ft.	$2,616,944

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