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Off Market Apr 2014 for $680K

$1,268,688

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $883/mo

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1,572

sq ft

59 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Classic 1916 home, loaded with charm , period detail AND many updates for today's living ! Enter through an enclosed porch, to front door with leaded glass, leading to a spacious foyer with natural woodwork and beautiful staircase leading up to 4 bedrooms. Gracious fireplaced living room with oversized windows. Dining room features wainscoting, stained glass window, built in China Cabinet and unique bow window with windowseat. Complete kitchen renovation is a beautiful transformation from 1916 to 2008 , while retaining the character of a bygone era! Granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Convenient commuter location with choice of buses at corner Playstead and Tremont Streets; #57 Kenmore Square, #501 Downtown Boston's Financial District, #503 Copley Square. Also close to Newton Corner and MA Pike, Exit 17.

Single-familyProperty Type

1916Year Built

4,830 sq ftLot Size

$807Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Rhoda Ostrer • Century 21 Commonwealth

Bought with Rhoda Ostrer • Century 21 Commonwealth

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•Source:MLS PIN #71617360

Redfin Estimate

$1,268,688

$589K since sold in April 2014$9,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.32M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$875,000
A
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SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$1,025,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths2,015 sq ft
46 Eliot St, Watertown, MA 02472
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,190,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,787 sq ft
9 Mina Way, Boston, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$905,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,906 sq ft
21 Upcrest Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD MAY 22, 2026
$1,850,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,675 sq ft
61 Huntington Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
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F
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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$197K MoM

Avg. days on market

27d

7 days MoM

Recently sold homes

6 MoM

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$1,195,000
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$2,325,000
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Sale history for 59 Playstead Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #71617360

Apr 14, 2014

Sold

$680,000

$433/sq ft

Feb 9, 2014

Contingent

—

Jan 28, 2014

Relisted

—

Jan 10, 2014

Contingent

—

Jan 2, 2014

Price Changed

$699,000

$445/sq ft

Dec 19, 2013

Listed

$729,000

$464/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 15, 2008

Sold

$510,000

$324/sq ft

MLS PIN #70772381

Jul 15, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 15, 2008

Sold

$510,000

$324/sq ft

Jun 10, 2008

Contingent

—

Jun 4, 2008

Listed

$485,000

$309/sq ft

Charming longtime one family home w/lovely period detail. Enter an enclosed porch to spacious foyer w/beautiful staircase leading to 4 Bedrooms. Features natural woodwork & wood floors. Diningroom features wainscoting, stained glass window,built in china, window seat beneath unique bow window. Gracious Livingroom w/ fireplace. Newer windows and heating system. Convenient commuter location, near MA Pike & Express Bus to Boston. FIRST SHOWINGS @ OH, Sunday, June 8, 1:30-3:00PM

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,217 (+3.8%)

$948,300 + $2,900

$951,200

2025

$8,878 (+3.4%)

$903,100 + $2,800

$905,900

2024

$8,584 (+4.3%)

$876,800 + $2,700

$879,500

2023

$8,232 (+4.5%)

$657,900 + $150,700

$808,600

2022

$7,876 (+3.6%)

$609,200 + $139,500

$748,700

2021

$7,600 (−1.3%)

$574,700 + $131,600

$706,300

2020

$7,702 (+2.9%)

$574,700 + $163,000

$737,700

2019

$7,484 (+5.9%)

$558,000 + $158,200

$716,200

2018

$7,068 (+3.2%)

$504,900 + $148,300

$653,200

2017

$6,852 (+4.5%)

$476,300 + $139,900

$616,200

2016

$6,554 (+23.8%)

$445,100 + $130,800

$575,900

2015

$5,292 (−0.1%)

$399,800 + $56,000

$455,800

2014

$5,299 (+5.5%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2013

$5,023 (+2.8%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2012

$4,884 (+3.6%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2011

$4,716 (+2.6%)

$366,400 + $66,300

$432,700

2010

$4,596 (+2.4%)

$373,900 + $67,600

$441,500

2009

$4,487

$381,500 + $69,000

$450,500

Tax history for 59 Playstead Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$9,217 (+3.8%)

$948,300 + $2,900

$951,200

2025

$8,878 (+3.4%)

$903,100 + $2,800

$905,900

2024

$8,584 (+4.3%)

$876,800 + $2,700

$879,500

2023

$8,232 (+4.5%)

$657,900 + $150,700

$808,600

2022

$7,876 (+3.6%)

$609,200 + $139,500

$748,700

2021

$7,600 (−1.3%)

$574,700 + $131,600

$706,300

2020

$7,702 (+2.9%)

$574,700 + $163,000

$737,700

2019

$7,484 (+5.9%)

$558,000 + $158,200

$716,200

2018

$7,068 (+3.2%)

$504,900 + $148,300

$653,200

2017

$6,852 (+4.5%)

$476,300 + $139,900

$616,200

2016

$6,554 (+23.8%)

$445,100 + $130,800

$575,900

2015

$5,292 (−0.1%)

$399,800 + $56,000

$455,800

2014

$5,299 (+5.5%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2013

$5,023 (+2.8%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2012

$4,884 (+3.6%)

$366,900 + $70,300

$437,200

2011

$4,716 (+2.6%)

$366,400 + $66,300

$432,700

2010

$4,596 (+2.4%)

$373,900 + $67,600

$441,500

2009

$4,487

$381,500 + $69,000

$450,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

4,830

Year renovated

2021

Sq. Ft.

1,572

Year built

1916

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2554715S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 24, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway

Interior

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,572
Foundation Details: Block
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,023
Tax Year: 2013

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Waverley Ave, right on Tremont St.,Left on Playstead Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 59 Playstead Rd, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,572
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 4,830 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1916
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2554715S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Feb 24, 2025

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

9/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 80%+ 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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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$1.21M – $1.46M

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Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Playstead Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,509,325
62 Playstead Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2903 Sq. Ft.	$1,265,928

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58 Playstead Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2810 Sq. Ft.	$1,263,308

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