OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2015 for $899K

$1,625,006

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,306/mo

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1,856

sq ft

53 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Fantastic center entrance Colonial in a wonderful location and prime Ward school district. Beautiful hardwood floors, wainscoting, original doors, and many period details make this house an inviting, comfortable and sun-filled spacious home. Numerous updates include replacement windows (2014), insulation of attic and walls (2014), painting of exterior (2013), oil tank (2014), 200 amp electric, upgraded alarm system, stainless steel appliances including dual-fuel gas range with electric oven, remodeled family bathroom on second floor. First floor features large a living room with fireplace, family room, half bathroom, formal dining room off the kitchen, leading to a gorgeous professionally landscaped yard that boasts a private patio and a beautiful display of perennial flowers in the spring. Master suite including en suite bathroom and enclosed porch on the second floor, two more spacious bedrooms, plus an additional office room with closet. Minutes to the Pike, Newton Centre.

Single-familyProperty Type

1911Year Built

7,950 sq ftLot Size

$876Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Brenda van der Merwe • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Brenda van der Merwe • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #71779340

Redfin Estimate

$1,625,006

$726K since sold in February 2015$109K since July

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This home's estimate is 6.4% lower than the average sale price ($1.74M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
A
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SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$1,400,500
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,425 sq ft
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,151 sq ft
26 Berkshire Rd, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$2,100,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,666 sq ft
5 Hammond St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,630,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,975 sq ft
108 Glen Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,050,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths4,127 sq ft
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458

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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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16 MoM

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3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
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5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
6 beds6.5 baths6,500 sq ft
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Sale history for 53 Stuart Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71779340

Feb 26, 2015

Sold

$899,000

$484/sq ft

Jan 12, 2015

Contingent

—

Dec 30, 2014

Listed

$899,000

$484/sq ft

MLS PIN #70385890

Mar 1, 2007

Sold

$632,000

$341/sq ft

Jan 3, 2007

Listing Removed

—

May 11, 2006

Listed

$699,000

$377/sq ft

Charming 8 room sun-filled center entrance Colonial on well landscaped grounds in the Ward School district. Period details of the early 1900's.This comfortable home features a beautiful livrm/frpl with adjoining famrm, a gracious dinrm, an eat-in kit,a spacious master bedroom with an en-suite master bath and three season porch, plus two other generous sized bedrms, a study/nursery and two and one half baths. Wonderful private yard with patio. Minutes to the Mass Pike and shops.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,270 (+3.8%)

$1,266,300

2025

$11,819 (+3.4%)

2024

$11,428 (+5.0%)

2023

$10,881 (+4.5%)

$964,000 + $104,900

$1,068,900

2022

$10,412 (+3.6%)

$892,600 + $97,100

$989,700

2021

$10,047 (+3.1%)

$842,100 + $91,600

$933,700

2020

$9,748 (+2.9%)

$842,100 + $91,600

$933,700

2019

$9,473 (+4.7%)

$817,600 + $88,900

$906,500

2018

$9,052 (+3.1%)

$741,400 + $95,200

$836,600

2017

$8,776 (+4.6%)

$699,400 + $89,800

$789,200

2016

$8,394 (+4.9%)

$653,600 + $84,000

$737,600

2015

$8,003 (+0.1%)

$610,800 + $78,500

$689,300

2014

$7,994 (+5.5%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2013

$7,579 (+2.9%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2012

$7,368 (+2.2%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2011

$7,210 (+2.6%)

$565,800 + $95,700

$661,500

2010

$7,027 (+2.4%)

$577,300 + $97,700

$675,000

2009

$6,860

$589,100 + $99,700

$688,800

Tax history for 53 Stuart Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,270 (+3.8%)

$1,266,300

2025

$11,819 (+3.4%)

2024

$11,428 (+5.0%)

2023

$10,881 (+4.5%)

$964,000 + $104,900

$1,068,900

2022

$10,412 (+3.6%)

$892,600 + $97,100

$989,700

2021

$10,047 (+3.1%)

$842,100 + $91,600

$933,700

2020

$9,748 (+2.9%)

$842,100 + $91,600

$933,700

2019

$9,473 (+4.7%)

$817,600 + $88,900

$906,500

2018

$9,052 (+3.1%)

$741,400 + $95,200

$836,600

2017

$8,776 (+4.6%)

$699,400 + $89,800

$789,200

2016

$8,394 (+4.9%)

$653,600 + $84,000

$737,600

2015

$8,003 (+0.1%)

$610,800 + $78,500

$689,300

2014

$7,994 (+5.5%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2013

$7,579 (+2.9%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2012

$7,368 (+2.2%)

$561,300 + $98,300

$659,600

2011

$7,210 (+2.6%)

$565,800 + $95,700

$661,500

2010

$7,027 (+2.4%)

$577,300 + $97,700

$675,000

2009

$6,860

$589,100 + $99,700

$688,800

*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.

1,856

Year built

1911

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3722903S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 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: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Dining Area,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Closet, Office, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,856
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,003
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Waverley
UnparsedAddress: 53 Stuart Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1911
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3722903S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi

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 96° expected this year, 14 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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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

$1.54M – $1.87M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
37 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2223 Sq. Ft.	$1,905,594
59 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$1,623,422

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41 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2711 Sq. Ft.	$2,260,904
65 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3550 Sq. Ft.	$2,470,748

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71 Stuart Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$1,896,581

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