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Off Market Mar 2022 for $4.2M

$4,612,510

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,361/mo

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7,965

sq ft

70 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Located on a coveted gas-lit street in the heart of Newton Centre, this brilliantly renovated & expanded home seamlessly blends the best of old world craftsmanship and modern amenities. It sits on an amazing over half acre lot with a grassy lawn, carriage house with parking & guest apartment, and mature landscaping and hardscaping said to have been designed by Olmstead himself. The first floor offers oversized entertaining spaces including a living room, foyer and dining room, along with a family room addition and powder room. An enviable eat-in kitchen with an island, high-end appliances and doors to the deck and mudroom complete this level. On the 2nd floor is the striking primary suite with a fireplace, outfitted dressing room and spa-like bathroom, along with 2 more large bedrooms & another full bath. The 3rd level has 3 more great bedrooms, a laundry room and a sunny full bathroom. Refinished in 2014, the walkout lower level has a bonus room, exercise room, storage & full bath.

Single-familyProperty Type

1885Year Built

0.65 acresLot Size

$579Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Matt Montgomery Group • Compass

Bought with Chris Kostopoulos Group • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72910773

Redfin Estimate

$4,612,510

$362K since sold in March 2022$36K since July

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This home's estimate is 40.2% higher than the average sale price ($3.29M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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$2,750,000
C
6 beds5 baths6,420 sq ft
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D
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E
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F
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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 70 Gray Cliff Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72910773

Mar 1, 2022

Sold

$4,250,088

$534/sq ft

Oct 20, 2021

Listed

$3,995,000

$502/sq ft

MLS PIN #70772556

Jul 22, 2009

Sold

$2,400,000

$301/sq ft

May 4, 2009

Contingent

—

Oct 9, 2008

Price Changed

$2,695,000

$338/sq ft

Jun 4, 2008

Listed

$2,995,000

$376/sq ft

Sited on a gas-lit street & .65 acre lot, this 1885 Victorian blends magnificent architectural style & contemporary living.Period details, Olmsted designed stonework/gardens, & thoughtful updates bring this majestic home & three-car Carriage House w/guest suite (additional 4 rooms, 1-1/2 baths & laundry) into the 21st century. A grand foyer welcomes you to enjoy gracious, secluded country living in Newton Center. A "Ledges" location provides easy access to the Village Centre amenities & the "T"

MLS PIN #30478564

Dec 20, 2001

Sold

$1,875,000

$235/sq ft

Aug 24, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Feb 14, 2001

Listed

$1,995,000

$250/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$41,880 (+3.8%)

$2,255,700 + $2,066,300

$4,322,000

2025

$40,339 (+3.4%)

$2,148,300 + $1,967,900

$4,116,200

2024

$39,004 (+3.3%)

$2,085,700 + $1,910,600

$3,996,300

2023

$37,767 (+4.5%)

$1,658,900 + $2,051,000

$3,709,900

2022

$36,137 (+3.6%)

$1,536,000 + $1,899,100

$3,435,100

2021

$34,870 (+3.1%)

$1,449,100 + $1,791,600

$3,240,700

2020

$33,833 (+2.9%)

$1,449,100 + $1,791,600

$3,240,700

2019

$32,879 (+0.4%)

$1,406,900 + $1,739,400

$3,146,300

2018

$32,742 (+5.0%)

$1,256,300 + $1,769,800

$3,026,100

2017

$31,184 (+4.6%)

$1,185,200 + $1,619,100

$2,804,300

2016

$29,825 (+7.3%)

$1,107,700 + $1,513,100

$2,620,800

2015

$27,804 (+1.5%)

$1,035,200 + $1,359,600

$2,394,800

2014

$27,398 (+5.5%)

$941,900 + $1,318,700

$2,260,600

2013

$25,974 (+3.1%)

$941,900 + $1,318,700

$2,260,600

2012

$25,192 (+8.4%)

$941,900 + $1,313,400

$2,255,300

2011

$23,233 (+2.6%)

$924,500 + $1,207,000

$2,131,500

2010

$22,642 (+23.5%)

$943,400 + $1,231,600

$2,175,000

2009

$18,331

$819,100 + $1,021,400

$1,840,500

Tax history for 70 Gray Cliff Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$41,880 (+3.8%)

$2,255,700 + $2,066,300

$4,322,000

2025

$40,339 (+3.4%)

$2,148,300 + $1,967,900

$4,116,200

2024

$39,004 (+3.3%)

$2,085,700 + $1,910,600

$3,996,300

2023

$37,767 (+4.5%)

$1,658,900 + $2,051,000

$3,709,900

2022

$36,137 (+3.6%)

$1,536,000 + $1,899,100

$3,435,100

2021

$34,870 (+3.1%)

$1,449,100 + $1,791,600

$3,240,700

2020

$33,833 (+2.9%)

$1,449,100 + $1,791,600

$3,240,700

2019

$32,879 (+0.4%)

$1,406,900 + $1,739,400

$3,146,300

2018

$32,742 (+5.0%)

$1,256,300 + $1,769,800

$3,026,100

2017

$31,184 (+4.6%)

$1,185,200 + $1,619,100

$2,804,300

2016

$29,825 (+7.3%)

$1,107,700 + $1,513,100

$2,620,800

2015

$27,804 (+1.5%)

$1,035,200 + $1,359,600

$2,394,800

2014

$27,398 (+5.5%)

$941,900 + $1,318,700

$2,260,600

2013

$25,974 (+3.1%)

$941,900 + $1,318,700

$2,260,600

2012

$25,192 (+8.4%)

$941,900 + $1,313,400

$2,255,300

2011

$23,233 (+2.6%)

$924,500 + $1,207,000

$2,131,500

2010

$22,642 (+23.5%)

$943,400 + $1,231,600

$2,175,000

2009

$18,331

$819,100 + $1,021,400

$1,840,500

*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

0.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

5,411

Year built

1885

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2379897S

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: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 255
Length: 15
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 180
Length: 12
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 255
Length: 17
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Fireplace,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Third
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Dressing Room

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity

Living Room Information
Area: 561
Length: 33
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pocket Door

Family Room Information
Area: 460
Length: 20
Width: 23
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 256
Length: 16
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting

Kitchen Information
Area: 425
Length: 25
Width: 17
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Third Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Double Vanity, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Bathroom, Sitting Room, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 7,965
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.65

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $34,870
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Grant Ave between Beacon and Comm to Gray Cliff or Beacon to Gray Cliff
UnparsedAddress: 70 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,411
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2379897S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

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

54% 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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$4.38M – $5.31M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3749 Sq. Ft.	$3,209,914
10 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3940 Sq. Ft.	$3,278,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
54 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4508 Sq. Ft.	$3,026,676
76 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton Center, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3034 Sq. Ft.	$2,950,233

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4093 Sq. Ft.	$3,707,530
70 Gray Cliff Rd, Newton Center, MA 9 Beds \| 9 Baths \| 5411 Sq. Ft.	$4,411,138

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