Off Market Jul 2011 for $1.1M

$2,473,974

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,899/mo

•

3,288

sq ft

56 Prentice Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Newton Centre. Beautifully updated 1925 Colonial. 5 bedrooms. 3.5 renovated bathrooms. Front-to-back living room w/fireplace. Large dining room w/restored china cabinet. Bright library. Eat-in-kitchen w/huge pantry & breakfast room. Great master suite w/bedroom, office & en suite bath. 2 addt'l spacious bedrooms and full bath on 2nd level. Finished 3rd level w/2 generous bedrooms and full bath. Finished family room in LL w/walkout to yard. 2 car garage. Young systems and roof. Many improvements

Single-familyProperty Type

1925Year Built

9,375 sq ftLot Size

$752Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matt Montgomery Group • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with The Power of Two Holly and Jerry • Classic Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #71197510

Redfin Estimate

$2,473,974

$1.3M since sold in July 2011$114K since July

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This home's estimate is 7.1% higher than the average sale price ($2.31M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,940,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths4,700 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
34 Converse Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
C
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,800,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths3,278 sq ft
47 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,090,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths3,550 sq ft
81 Intervale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$2,300,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,362 sq ft
48 Philmore 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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$2,150,000
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855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
$2,998,000
5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
9 Morseland Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$3,190,000
6 beds6.5 baths6,500 sq ft
32 Chesley Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
$6,500,000
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Sale history for 56 Prentice Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71197510

Jul 28, 2011

Sold

$1,125,000

$342/sq ft

Mar 15, 2011

Contingent

—

Mar 9, 2011

Listed

$1,149,000

$349/sq ft

MLS PIN #30407154

Jul 6, 2000

Sold

$839,000

$255/sq ft

May 12, 2000

Listing Removed

—

May 2, 2000

Listed

$839,000

$255/sq ft

MLS PIN #50495341

Jun 1, 1998

Sold

$560,000

$170/sq ft

Apr 7, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 1998

Listed

$549,000

$167/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,431 (+3.8%)

$1,739,100 + $369,400

$2,108,500

2025

$19,679 (+3.4%)

$1,656,300 + $351,800

$2,008,100

2024

$19,028 (+4.1%)

$1,608,100 + $341,500

$1,949,600

2023

$18,274 (+4.5%)

$1,232,700 + $562,400

$1,795,100

2022

$17,485 (+3.6%)

$1,141,400 + $520,700

$1,662,100

2021

$16,872 (+3.1%)

$1,076,800 + $491,200

$1,568,000

2020

$16,370 (+2.9%)

$1,076,800 + $491,200

$1,568,000

2019

$15,908 (+3.2%)

$1,045,400 + $476,900

$1,522,300

2018

$15,419 (+3.1%)

$956,900 + $468,100

$1,425,000

2017

$14,949 (+5.5%)

$902,700 + $441,600

$1,344,300

2016

$14,176 (+4.9%)

$843,600 + $402,100

$1,245,700

2015

$13,516 (+0.7%)

$788,400 + $375,800

$1,164,200

2014

$13,422 (+5.5%)

$722,700 + $384,700

$1,107,400

2013

$12,724 (+23.2%)

$722,700 + $384,700

$1,107,400

2012

$10,327 (+3.8%)

$722,700 + $201,800

$924,500

2011

$9,952 (+2.6%)

$726,800 + $186,200

$913,000

2010

$9,698 (+2.4%)

$741,600 + $190,000

$931,600

2009

$9,468

$756,700 + $193,900

$950,600

Tax history for 56 Prentice Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,431 (+3.8%)

$1,739,100 + $369,400

$2,108,500

2025

$19,679 (+3.4%)

$1,656,300 + $351,800

$2,008,100

2024

$19,028 (+4.1%)

$1,608,100 + $341,500

$1,949,600

2023

$18,274 (+4.5%)

$1,232,700 + $562,400

$1,795,100

2022

$17,485 (+3.6%)

$1,141,400 + $520,700

$1,662,100

2021

$16,872 (+3.1%)

$1,076,800 + $491,200

$1,568,000

2020

$16,370 (+2.9%)

$1,076,800 + $491,200

$1,568,000

2019

$15,908 (+3.2%)

$1,045,400 + $476,900

$1,522,300

2018

$15,419 (+3.1%)

$956,900 + $468,100

$1,425,000

2017

$14,949 (+5.5%)

$902,700 + $441,600

$1,344,300

2016

$14,176 (+4.9%)

$843,600 + $402,100

$1,245,700

2015

$13,516 (+0.7%)

$788,400 + $375,800

$1,164,200

2014

$13,422 (+5.5%)

$722,700 + $384,700

$1,107,400

2013

$12,724 (+23.2%)

$722,700 + $384,700

$1,107,400

2012

$10,327 (+3.8%)

$722,700 + $201,800

$924,500

2011

$9,952 (+2.6%)

$726,800 + $186,200

$913,000

2010

$9,698 (+2.4%)

$741,600 + $190,000

$931,600

2009

$9,468

$756,700 + $193,900

$950,600

*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

9,583 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,041

Year built

1925

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2688020S

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
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Third
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 204
Length: 12
Width: 17
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Flooring - Marble

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

Living Room Information
Area: 325
Length: 13
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built

Kitchen Information
Area: 192
Length: 16
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry

Office Room Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Bathroom - Full, Library, Sun Room, Office, Bathroom, Foyer, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,288
Foundation Area: 99,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,951.70
Tax Year: 2011

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Oil

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Ward
Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow
High School: North

Location Information
Directions: Between Comm Ave carriage lane & Ward
UnparsedAddress: 56 Prentice Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,041
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1925
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2688020S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

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 • 1.4mi

10/10

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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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$2.35M – $2.85M

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62 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,251,694
41 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3425 Sq. Ft.	$2,463,030

Address	Redfin Estimate
46 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3840 Sq. Ft.	$2,513,279
47 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2476 Sq. Ft.	$2,291,722

Address	Redfin Estimate
38 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2780 Sq. Ft.	$1,835,343
55 Prentice Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3743 Sq. Ft.	$2,318,550

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