OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2015 for $1M

$1,837,516

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,897/mo

•

2,217

sq ft

55 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This Beautiful colonial is privately situated at the end of a semi Cul-de-sac Street. Main floor offers an open plan: kitchen, dining room plus spacious and bright family room with cathedral ceilings and skylight. Walk through French doors to a wrap around deck, overlooking a large beautiful fenced in back yard with sprinkler system. Relax and unwind in your large, 2008 addition master bedroom with walk in closets and a fabulous master bath! Additional two large bedrooms and full bath, both with walk-in closets complete the second floor. 2010 oil tank and high efficiency furnace, 2 rooms and extra storage in finished basement. Elementary, middle and high schools all in a short distance as well as public transportation and House of warship.

Single-familyProperty Type

1956Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Osnat Levy • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Sharon Edvy • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71832281

Redfin Estimate

$1,837,516

$790K since sold in July 2015$6,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 7.6% higher than the average sale price ($1.71M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 3, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,670 sq ft
25 Brandeis Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,925,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,453 sq ft
6 Melina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 22, 2025
$1,395,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,344 sq ft
11 Mildred, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$2,250,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths3,510 sq ft
51 Marcellus Dr, Newton, MA 02459

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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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459
VIDEO TOUR
$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
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5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
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Sale history for 55 Placid Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71832281

Jul 14, 2015

Sold

$1,048,000

$473/sq ft

May 13, 2015

Pending

—

May 7, 2015

Listed

$995,000

$449/sq ft

MLS PIN #30475613

Jun 19, 2001

Sold

$585,000

$264/sq ft

May 9, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Feb 2, 2001

Listed

$619,000

$279/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 1, 1987

Sold

$375,000

$169/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,923 (+3.8%)

$1,147,200 + $392,800

$1,540,000

2025

$14,374 (+3.4%)

$1,092,600 + $374,100

$1,466,700

2024

$13,898 (+3.9%)

$1,060,800 + $363,200

$1,424,000

2023

$13,381 (+4.5%)

$825,800 + $488,600

$1,314,400

2022

$12,803 (+3.6%)

$764,600 + $452,400

$1,217,000

2021

$12,354 (+3.1%)

$721,300 + $426,800

$1,148,100

2020

$11,986 (+2.9%)

$721,300 + $426,800

$1,148,100

2019

$11,649 (+3.0%)

$700,300 + $414,400

$1,114,700

2018

$11,305 (+3.1%)

$633,900 + $410,900

$1,044,800

2017

$10,961 (+4.6%)

$598,000 + $387,700

$985,700

2016

$10,483 (+4.9%)

$558,900 + $362,300

$921,200

2015

$9,995 (−1.2%)

$522,300 + $338,600

$860,900

2014

$10,114 (+5.5%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2013

$9,588 (+2.9%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2012

$9,321 (+4.8%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2011

$8,898 (+2.6%)

$486,400 + $329,900

$816,300

2010

$8,672 (+16.4%)

$496,300 + $336,700

$833,000

2009

$7,447

$506,400 + $241,300

$747,700

Tax history for 55 Placid Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,923 (+3.8%)

$1,147,200 + $392,800

$1,540,000

2025

$14,374 (+3.4%)

$1,092,600 + $374,100

$1,466,700

2024

$13,898 (+3.9%)

$1,060,800 + $363,200

$1,424,000

2023

$13,381 (+4.5%)

$825,800 + $488,600

$1,314,400

2022

$12,803 (+3.6%)

$764,600 + $452,400

$1,217,000

2021

$12,354 (+3.1%)

$721,300 + $426,800

$1,148,100

2020

$11,986 (+2.9%)

$721,300 + $426,800

$1,148,100

2019

$11,649 (+3.0%)

$700,300 + $414,400

$1,114,700

2018

$11,305 (+3.1%)

$633,900 + $410,900

$1,044,800

2017

$10,961 (+4.6%)

$598,000 + $387,700

$985,700

2016

$10,483 (+4.9%)

$558,900 + $362,300

$921,200

2015

$9,995 (−1.2%)

$522,300 + $338,600

$860,900

2014

$10,114 (+5.5%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2013

$9,588 (+2.9%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2012

$9,321 (+4.8%)

$483,800 + $350,700

$834,500

2011

$8,898 (+2.6%)

$486,400 + $329,900

$816,300

2010

$8,672 (+16.4%)

$496,300 + $336,700

$833,000

2009

$7,447

$506,400 + $241,300

$747,700

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.36 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,217

Year built

1956

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2436385S

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, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 500
Length: 25
Width: 20
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 198
Length: 18
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 253
Length: 23
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 272
Length: 17
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 240
Length: 16
Width: 15
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Office Room Information
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Flooring: Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom, Home Office, Game Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,217
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,995
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Wendell right on Placid
UnparsedAddress: 55 Placid Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,217
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2436385S

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 • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 67-75% 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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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

$1.75M – $2.11M

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Home values near 55 Placid Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
35 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$1,280,373
40 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,768,193

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2179 Sq. Ft.	$1,481,686
49 Placid Rd, Newton Center, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 704 Sq. Ft.	$479,696

Address	Redfin Estimate
49 Placid Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2060 Sq. Ft.	$1,375,397
41 Placid Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2179 Sq. Ft.	$1,582,339

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