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Off Market Aug 2024 for $1.6M

$1,681,258

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,299/mo

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2,986

sq ft

53 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Spectacular, sunny & bright Contemporary Colonial in desirable Newton Highlands. Two-story foyer opens into the dining room and a spacious eat-in kitchen with SS appliances, granite counters, wall mount range hood and a huge walk-in pantry. Open floor plan. Living room features cathedral ceiling and a fireplace. Family room with skylights, recessed lighting and vaulted ceiling is overlooking a large deck and brick patio on the backyard. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Primary ensuite with the luxurious bathroom and big custom walk-in closet. 3 other good size bedrooms and a laundry complete this level. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Many energy efficient improvements. Playroom and gym in the lower level. Outside, the fenced yard, large deck, patio, open space & a garden are great to enjoy and relax. Move-in condition. Within walking distance to schools and Greenline "T", bus, close to shops & restaurants. Make it your home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1994Year Built

7,840 sq ftLot Size

$563Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Sonia Mirkin • Perfect Home Realty, LLC

Bought with Darcy Bento • Bento Real Estate Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73252236

Redfin Estimate

$1,681,258

$31K since sold in August 2024$24K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.51M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
A
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SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
C
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena 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 APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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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

101.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$120K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

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$2,299,000
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Sale history for 53 Selwyn Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73252236

Aug 1, 2024

Sold

$1,650,000

$553/sq ft

Jun 13, 2024

Listed

$1,548,800

$519/sq ft

MLS PIN #71641322

Jun 2, 2014

Sold

$880,000

$295/sq ft

Apr 4, 2014

Relisted

—

Mar 24, 2014

Listing Removed

—

Mar 13, 2014

Contingent

—

Mar 6, 2014

Listed

$889,000

$298/sq ft

+25

Unique Construction of Contemporary Colonial in a great neighborhood. Enter into a sun-filled home with a 16' light tower" foyer, vaulted ceilings with skylights and clerestory windows.Gleaming hardwood floors throughout, fireplaced livingroom, Large open 2007 kitchen with a huge walk in pantry closet and adjoining dining room. Private deck off 1st floor family room. 2nd floor offers a Master suite featuring: huge walk-in closet and renovated 2007 bath with a double granite vanity, soaking jacuzzi tub and separate shower, 3 other spacious bedrooms are separated by a balcony hallway, laundry room and an updated family bath. Great family space in lower level with two finished rooms. Central air conditioning, and an easy walk to the very desirable Newton schools as well as walking distance to the Greenline "T".

MLS PIN #70460936

Nov 15, 2006

Sold

$680,000

$228/sq ft

Sep 26, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Sep 19, 2006

Listed

$719,000

$241/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,653 (+14.9%)

$951,300 + $560,900

$1,512,200

2025

$12,758 (+3.4%)

$906,000 + $395,800

$1,301,800

2024

$12,336 (+5.1%)

$879,600 + $384,300

$1,263,900

2023

$11,742 (+4.5%)

$671,000 + $482,400

$1,153,400

2022

$11,235 (+3.6%)

$621,300 + $446,700

$1,068,000

2021

$10,841 (+3.1%)

$586,100 + $421,400

$1,007,500

2020

$10,518 (+7.3%)

$586,100 + $421,400

$1,007,500

2019

$9,798 (+5.2%)

$569,000 + $368,600

$937,600

2018

$9,311 (+3.1%)

$516,400 + $344,100

$860,500

2017

$9,027 (+4.6%)

$487,200 + $324,600

$811,800

2016

$8,634 (+4.9%)

$455,300 + $303,400

$758,700

2015

$8,233 (+2.0%)

$425,500 + $283,600

$709,100

2014

$8,072 (+5.5%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2013

$7,652 (+2.9%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2012

$7,439 (+2.5%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2011

$7,258 (+2.6%)

$396,300 + $269,600

$665,900

2010

$7,074 (+2.4%)

$404,400 + $275,100

$679,500

2009

$6,906

$412,700 + $280,700

$693,400

Tax history for 53 Selwyn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,653 (+14.9%)

$951,300 + $560,900

$1,512,200

2025

$12,758 (+3.4%)

$906,000 + $395,800

$1,301,800

2024

$12,336 (+5.1%)

$879,600 + $384,300

$1,263,900

2023

$11,742 (+4.5%)

$671,000 + $482,400

$1,153,400

2022

$11,235 (+3.6%)

$621,300 + $446,700

$1,068,000

2021

$10,841 (+3.1%)

$586,100 + $421,400

$1,007,500

2020

$10,518 (+7.3%)

$586,100 + $421,400

$1,007,500

2019

$9,798 (+5.2%)

$569,000 + $368,600

$937,600

2018

$9,311 (+3.1%)

$516,400 + $344,100

$860,500

2017

$9,027 (+4.6%)

$487,200 + $324,600

$811,800

2016

$8,634 (+4.9%)

$455,300 + $303,400

$758,700

2015

$8,233 (+2.0%)

$425,500 + $283,600

$709,100

2014

$8,072 (+5.5%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2013

$7,652 (+2.9%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2012

$7,439 (+2.5%)

$391,600 + $274,400

$666,000

2011

$7,258 (+2.6%)

$396,300 + $269,600

$665,900

2010

$7,074 (+2.4%)

$404,400 + $275,100

$679,500

2009

$6,906

$412,700 + $280,700

$693,400

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,494

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2402353S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 443.06
Length: 24.17
Width: 18.33
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 136.1
Length: 11.75
Width: 11.58
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 136.46
Length: 12.5
Width: 10.92
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 136.17
Length: 12.67
Width: 10.75
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 120.11
Length: 15.33
Width: 7.83
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Soaking Tub

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 54.25
Length: 7.75
Width: 7
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 29.56
Length: 6.33
Width: 4.67
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Laminate,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Area: 243.88
Length: 16.92
Width: 14.42
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 205.72
Length: 15.33
Width: 13.42
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 172.2
Length: 15.08
Width: 11.42
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Information
Area: 344.5
Length: 26
Width: 13.25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Laminate,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 7'10X5'6
Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Flooring - Vinyl, Electric Dryer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Play Room, Exercise Room, High Speed Internet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,986
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Tan

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Level
Frontage Length: 95
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,336
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Radiant, Heat Pump, Oil, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Truman to Mildred to Selwyn
UnparsedAddress: 53 Selwyn Rd, Newton MA 02461

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,494
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2402353S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, Living Room And Main Bedroom Tvs Negotiable.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

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

4/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% 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

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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$1.60M – $1.93M

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Home values near 53 Selwyn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,550
64 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,250

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1807 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,677
58 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1614 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,785

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1562 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,406
54 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1405 Sq. Ft.	$1,104,524

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