Off Market Jun 2005 for $653K

$1,289,322

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,602/mo

•

1,755

sq ft

56 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Built in 1933 this home has vintage charm and 2005 functionality. Everything you could want or need, a great Newton Centre location and curb appeal that is just the precurser to the wonderful interior. Hardwood floors, gumwood trim, arched doorways, fireplace with built in shelves with leaded glass doors and beautiful cabinet in dining room are just the beginning. With it's new kitchen and updated baths this is a home for today and many years to come.

Single-familyProperty Type

1933Year Built

6,786 sq ftLot Size

$735Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Maryruth Perras • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham

Bought with Betsy Kaden • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Weston

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•Source:MLS PIN #70164984

Redfin Estimate

$1,289,322

$636K since sold in June 2005$19K since July

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B
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD DEC 5, 2025
$1,400,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,702 sq ft
21 Philbrick Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
F
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, 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

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Sale history for 56 Roosevelt Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70164984

Jun 28, 2005

Sold

$653,000

$372/sq ft

Apr 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Mar 30, 2005

Listed

$649,900

$370/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 30, 2003

Sold

$569,000

$324/sq ft

MLS PIN #30304838

Aug 26, 1999

Sold

$324,000

$185/sq ft

Mar 26, 1999

Listed

$335,000

$191/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,864 (+3.8%)

$923,600 + $300,800

$1,224,400

2025

$11,428 (+3.4%)

$879,600 + $286,500

$1,166,100

2024

$11,049 (+11.1%)

$854,000 + $278,100

$1,132,100

2023

$9,945 (+4.5%)

$648,900 + $328,000

$976,900

2022

$9,515 (+3.6%)

$600,800 + $303,700

$904,500

2021

$9,182 (+3.1%)

$566,800 + $286,500

$853,300

2020

$8,908 (+2.9%)

$566,800 + $286,500

$853,300

2019

$8,657 (+3.8%)

$550,300 + $278,100

$828,400

2018

$8,342 (+3.1%)

$499,000 + $272,000

$771,000

2017

$8,089 (+4.6%)

$470,800 + $256,600

$727,400

2016

$7,736 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $239,800

$679,800

2015

$7,376 (+5.7%)

$411,200 + $224,100

$635,300

2014

$6,977 (+5.5%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2013

$6,615 (+2.9%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2012

$6,431 (+3.2%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2011

$6,232 (+2.6%)

$382,400 + $189,300

$571,700

2010

$6,073 (+2.4%)

$390,200 + $193,200

$583,400

2009

$5,929

$398,200 + $197,100

$595,300

Tax history for 56 Roosevelt Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$11,864 (+3.8%)

$923,600 + $300,800

$1,224,400

2025

$11,428 (+3.4%)

$879,600 + $286,500

$1,166,100

2024

$11,049 (+11.1%)

$854,000 + $278,100

$1,132,100

2023

$9,945 (+4.5%)

$648,900 + $328,000

$976,900

2022

$9,515 (+3.6%)

$600,800 + $303,700

$904,500

2021

$9,182 (+3.1%)

$566,800 + $286,500

$853,300

2020

$8,908 (+2.9%)

$566,800 + $286,500

$853,300

2019

$8,657 (+3.8%)

$550,300 + $278,100

$828,400

2018

$8,342 (+3.1%)

$499,000 + $272,000

$771,000

2017

$8,089 (+4.6%)

$470,800 + $256,600

$727,400

2016

$7,736 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $239,800

$679,800

2015

$7,376 (+5.7%)

$411,200 + $224,100

$635,300

2014

$6,977 (+5.5%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2013

$6,615 (+2.9%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2012

$6,431 (+3.2%)

$378,500 + $197,200

$575,700

2011

$6,232 (+2.6%)

$382,400 + $189,300

$571,700

2010

$6,073 (+2.4%)

$390,200 + $193,200

$583,400

2009

$5,929

$398,200 + $197,100

$595,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.75

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,786

Year renovated

2022

Sq. Ft.

1,755

Year built

1933

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1977411S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 7, 2023.

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
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Sump Pump

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

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Sun Room, Den, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,755
Foundation Details: Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: grey

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

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Frontage Length: 95

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,427
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham to Parker to Roosevelt
UnparsedAddress: 56 Roosevelt Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.75
Sq. Ft.: 1,755
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,786 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1933
Year Renovated: 2022
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1977411S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 7, 2023

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer,Dryer,Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 70-78% 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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$1.25M – $1.52M

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Data from public records.

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67 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1597 Sq. Ft.	$1,304,606

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53 Roosevelt Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2458 Sq. Ft.	$1,364,051
66 Roosevelt Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2138 Sq. Ft.	$1,703,440

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