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Off Market Oct 2015 for $1.4M

$2,318,550

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,445/mo

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3,743

sq ft

55 Prentice Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Stately brick & slate roof colonial in prime Ward School Area. Elegant renovations include 2008 custom kitchen-family room with island seating, European ss appliances, granite counters & limestone floor. Gracious, wainscoted dining room, central hall & stairway with landing. Four bedrooms on second floor include grand master suite. Lower level "bonus room" over time has served as 5th bedroom, home office, exercise room, play room &/or media room. Great light and room proportions throughout.

Single-familyProperty Type

1922Year Built

8,296 sq ftLot Size

$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michael Hammer • Hammer Real Estate Services

Bought with Michael Hammer • Hammer Real Estate Services

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•Source:MLS PIN #71819728

Redfin Estimate

$2,318,550

$849K since sold in October 2015$47K since July

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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 55 Prentice Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,763 (+3.8%)

$1,693,500 + $242,800

$1,936,300

2025

$18,072 (+3.4%)

$1,612,900 + $231,200

$1,844,100

2024

$17,474 (+4.2%)

$1,565,900 + $224,500

$1,790,400

2023

$16,764 (+4.5%)

$1,195,800 + $451,000

$1,646,800

2022

$16,041 (+3.6%)

$1,107,200 + $417,600

$1,524,800

2021

$15,478 (+3.1%)

$1,044,500 + $394,000

$1,438,500

2020

$15,018 (+2.9%)

$1,044,500 + $394,000

$1,438,500

2019

$14,594 (+2.6%)

$1,014,100 + $382,500

$1,396,600

2018

$14,224 (+3.1%)

$927,100 + $387,500

$1,314,600

2017

$13,791 (+4.5%)

$874,600 + $365,600

$1,240,200

2016

$13,191 (+4.9%)

$817,400 + $341,700

$1,159,100

2015

$12,577 (+0.3%)

$763,900 + $319,400

$1,083,300

2014

$12,537 (+5.5%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2013

$11,885 (+2.9%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2012

$11,554 (+2.8%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2011

$11,237 (+2.6%)

$703,900 + $327,000

$1,030,900

2010

$10,950 (+5.7%)

$718,300 + $333,600

$1,051,900

2009

$10,357

$733,000 + $306,900

$1,039,900

Tax history for 55 Prentice Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,763 (+3.8%)

$1,693,500 + $242,800

$1,936,300

2025

$18,072 (+3.4%)

$1,612,900 + $231,200

$1,844,100

2024

$17,474 (+4.2%)

$1,565,900 + $224,500

$1,790,400

2023

$16,764 (+4.5%)

$1,195,800 + $451,000

$1,646,800

2022

$16,041 (+3.6%)

$1,107,200 + $417,600

$1,524,800

2021

$15,478 (+3.1%)

$1,044,500 + $394,000

$1,438,500

2020

$15,018 (+2.9%)

$1,044,500 + $394,000

$1,438,500

2019

$14,594 (+2.6%)

$1,014,100 + $382,500

$1,396,600

2018

$14,224 (+3.1%)

$927,100 + $387,500

$1,314,600

2017

$13,791 (+4.5%)

$874,600 + $365,600

$1,240,200

2016

$13,191 (+4.9%)

$817,400 + $341,700

$1,159,100

2015

$12,577 (+0.3%)

$763,900 + $319,400

$1,083,300

2014

$12,537 (+5.5%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2013

$11,885 (+2.9%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2012

$11,554 (+2.8%)

$700,400 + $334,000

$1,034,400

2011

$11,237 (+2.6%)

$703,900 + $327,000

$1,030,900

2010

$10,950 (+5.7%)

$718,300 + $333,600

$1,051,900

2009

$10,357

$733,000 + $306,900

$1,039,900

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,127

Year built

1922

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1960133S

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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 552
Length: 23
Width: 24
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 195
Length: 13
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 10
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,High Speed Internet Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

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

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Living Room Information
Area: 552
Length: 23
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Family Room Information
Area: 150
Length: 15
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled

Dining Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Closet, Wainscoting, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Vestibule, Center Hall, Foyer

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,743
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Red Brick

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Slate
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property Condition: Remodeled
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,703
Tax Year: 2015

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Ward St or Comm Ave (Carriage Lane) to Prentice
UnparsedAddress: 55 Prentice Road, Newton MA 02459

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.: 3,127
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1960133S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Light Fixtures In Dr And Upstairs Hall-Will Be Replaced With Originals (Brass/Blown Glass).
StandardStatus: Closed

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Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

50% 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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