Off Market Oct 2020 for $1.2M

$1,997,217

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,386/mo

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3,780

sq ft

7 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

This stunning four bedroom, three and one-half bathroom brick residence is set on a beautiful 15,000 square foot lot. An elegant foyer leads to a well-designed floor plan featuring a step-down front-to-back living room with a fireplace and a bay window, and a large dining room, also with a bay window, opening to a sun-filled eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. The adjacent family room, with a stone fireplace, is ideal space for both casual living and grand entertaining. There is direct entry from the family room into the two-car garage. The second level is comprised of three generously-sized bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The front-to-back master bedroom suite has an updated bathroom with a double sink and shower. The spacious lower level family room, with an updated full bathroom, is a perfect game/media room. Great location.

Single-familyProperty Type

1951Year Built

0.36 acresLot Size

$528Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72715805

Redfin Estimate

$1,997,217

$772K since sold in October 2020$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.99M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 2, 2026
$1,695,000
A
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SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$2,215,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths4,047 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,100,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,810 sq ft
120 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,485,000
D
4 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
22 Burdean Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,660,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,616 sq ft
62 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,810,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
303 Upland Ave, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 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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Sale history for 7 Dorothy Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72715805

Oct 22, 2020

Sold

$1,225,000

$324/sq ft

Sep 8, 2020

Contingent

—

Aug 26, 2020

Listed

$1,499,000

$397/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 30, 2008

Sold

$899,900

$238/sq ft

MLS PIN #70822724

Oct 31, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Oct 30, 2008

Sold

$899,900

$238/sq ft

Sep 26, 2008

Contingent

—

Sep 18, 2008

Listed

$899,900

$238/sq ft

A beautiful center entrance colonial with a 2 car attached garage on a cul de sac backed up by conservation land. Offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a first floor family room off the kitchen, and a large 15K lot. New hardwood floors. Brand new 1/2 bath on first floor. Completely repainted and tastefully decorated. New stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Everything you were dreaming of! Top rated Memorial Spaulding Elementary district.

MLS PIN #70465431

Feb 23, 2007

Sold

$805,000

$213/sq ft

Dec 19, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Sep 27, 2006

Listed

$849,000

$225/sq ft

MLS PIN #30541969

Feb 15, 2002

Sold

$763,480

$202/sq ft

Dec 20, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 13, 2001

Listed

$799,000

$211/sq ft

Public Records

Dec 2, 1996

Sold

$500,000

$132/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1994

Sold

$382,000

$101/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,107 (+3.8%)

$749,000 + $913,200

$1,662,200

2025

$15,513 (+3.4%)

$713,300 + $869,700

$1,583,000

2024

$15,000 (+5.8%)

$692,500 + $844,400

$1,536,900

2023

$14,173 (+4.5%)

$532,800 + $859,400

$1,392,200

2022

$13,561 (+3.6%)

$493,300 + $795,800

$1,289,100

2021

$13,085 (+3.1%)

$465,400 + $750,700

$1,216,100

2020

$12,696 (+2.9%)

$465,400 + $750,700

$1,216,100

2019

$12,338 (+4.0%)

$451,800 + $728,900

$1,180,700

2018

$11,868 (+3.1%)

$406,700 + $690,200

$1,096,900

2017

$11,507 (+4.6%)

$383,700 + $651,100

$1,034,800

2016

$11,006 (+4.9%)

$358,600 + $608,500

$967,100

2015

$10,493 (+0.2%)

$335,100 + $568,700

$903,800

2014

$10,475 (+5.5%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2013

$9,931 (+2.9%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2012

$9,654 (+2.8%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2011

$9,389 (+8.5%)

$314,200 + $547,200

$861,400

2010

$8,657 (+18.0%)

$320,600 + $511,000

$831,600

2009

$7,339

$327,100 + $409,700

$736,800

Tax history for 7 Dorothy Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$16,107 (+3.8%)

$749,000 + $913,200

$1,662,200

2025

$15,513 (+3.4%)

$713,300 + $869,700

$1,583,000

2024

$15,000 (+5.8%)

$692,500 + $844,400

$1,536,900

2023

$14,173 (+4.5%)

$532,800 + $859,400

$1,392,200

2022

$13,561 (+3.6%)

$493,300 + $795,800

$1,289,100

2021

$13,085 (+3.1%)

$465,400 + $750,700

$1,216,100

2020

$12,696 (+2.9%)

$465,400 + $750,700

$1,216,100

2019

$12,338 (+4.0%)

$451,800 + $728,900

$1,180,700

2018

$11,868 (+3.1%)

$406,700 + $690,200

$1,096,900

2017

$11,507 (+4.6%)

$383,700 + $651,100

$1,034,800

2016

$11,006 (+4.9%)

$358,600 + $608,500

$967,100

2015

$10,493 (+0.2%)

$335,100 + $568,700

$903,800

2014

$10,475 (+5.5%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2013

$9,931 (+2.9%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2012

$9,654 (+2.8%)

$309,600 + $554,700

$864,300

2011

$9,389 (+8.5%)

$314,200 + $547,200

$861,400

2010

$8,657 (+18.0%)

$320,600 + $511,000

$831,600

2009

$7,339

$327,100 + $409,700

$736,800

*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

15,564

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,780

Year built

1951

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2729742S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 11, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 336
Length: 16
Width: 21
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 234
Length: 18
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 351
Length: 13
Width: 27
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan

Family Room Information
Area: 450
Length: 18
Width: 25
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 121
Length: 11
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Game Room, Bathroom

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,780
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,696
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline St to Calson to Dorothy
UnparsedAddress: 7 Dorothy Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,780
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1951
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2729742S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 11, 2024

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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Estimated sale price

$1.90M – $2.30M

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Home values near 7 Dorothy Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
28 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 8800 Sq. Ft.	$5,642,430
45 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2879 Sq. Ft.	$2,625,217

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1914 Sq. Ft.	$1,254,961
53 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 5600 Sq. Ft.	$3,716,117

Address	Redfin Estimate
12 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4193 Sq. Ft.	$2,205,522
21 Dorothy Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3356 Sq. Ft.	$1,922,155

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