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Off Market Aug 2024 for $2M

$2,290,309

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,662/mo

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3,684

sq ft

70 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Exceptional, spacious raised ranch located in the highly desirable Southside neighborhood of Newton situated on a tranquil tree-lined, cul-de-sac street. An expansive & sun-lit living room feats a stunning stone wall wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room & cathedral-ceiling family room with skylights offers direct access to deck & backyard perfect for entertaining. The chef's kitchen offers updated SS appliances, double oven, new wine refrigerator, gas cooktop with grill, granite counter, peninsula & breakfast bar flows effortlessly to open floorplan family room. Fabulous primary bedroom w/ensuite gorgeous bathroom, walk-in closet plus three additional bedrooms & 2.5 baths complete this floor. The finished 1st level of this home is a versatile space with 2 additional bedrooms or offices, playroom w/ full bath rm. Step outside to your private retreat where the beautifully landscaped 15,000 sq. ft. lot includes a serene koi pond. Bonus 3 car garage completes this stunning home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

0.34 acresLot Size

$622Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eda Mayer • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Laura Schindler • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #73268726

Redfin Estimate

$2,290,309

$290K since sold in August 2024$70K since July

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This home's estimate is 11% higher than the average sale price ($2.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$2,485,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,900 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 14, 2026
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F
5 beds5 baths5,994 sq ft
71 Farina 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

1 days MoM

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16 MoM

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6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
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Sale history for 70 Lovett Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73268726

Aug 20, 2024

Sold

$2,000,000

$543/sq ft

Jul 24, 2024

Listed

$1,849,000

$502/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 28, 2008

Sold

$1,005,000

$273/sq ft

MLS PIN #70725736

Jul 28, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 28, 2008

Sold

$1,005,000

$273/sq ft

Apr 29, 2008

Contingent

—

Apr 22, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Apr 16, 2008

Price Changed

$1,075,000

$292/sq ft

Mar 24, 2008

Price Changed

$1,099,000

$298/sq ft

Mar 23, 2008

Relisted

—

Mar 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 13, 2008

Listed

$1,149,000

$312/sq ft

Beautifully updated 10 room home on cul-de-sac. Gorgeous kitchen with granite, stainless steel appliances and center island, opens to 1993 Family room addition with cathedral ceiling and skylights. Glass sliding doors to large deck. Updated baths, master suite with jacuzzi bath and skylight in bedroom. 5 bedrooms,3 1/2 baths, fireplace in living room. central air conditioning, lovely manicured lot.Shows beautifully

Public Records

Sep 1, 1986

Sold

$390,000

$106/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,120 (+3.8%)

$1,271,200 + $495,600

$1,766,800

2025

$16,490 (+3.4%)

$1,210,700 + $472,000

$1,682,700

2024

$15,945 (+4.2%)

$1,175,400 + $458,300

$1,633,700

2023

$15,304 (+4.5%)

$920,400 + $582,900

$1,503,300

2022

$14,643 (+3.6%)

$852,200 + $539,700

$1,391,900

2021

$14,129 (+3.1%)

$804,000 + $509,100

$1,313,100

2020

$13,709 (+14.7%)

$804,000 + $509,100

$1,313,100

2019

$11,953 (+3.6%)

$780,600 + $363,200

$1,143,800

2018

$11,543 (+3.1%)

$710,400 + $356,400

$1,066,800

2017

$11,191 (+4.5%)

$670,200 + $336,200

$1,006,400

2016

$10,704 (+4.9%)

$626,400 + $314,200

$940,600

2015

$10,206 (−0.5%)

$585,400 + $293,700

$879,100

2014

$10,255 (+5.5%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2013

$9,722 (+2.9%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2012

$9,451 (+1.8%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2011

$9,285 (+2.6%)

$544,300 + $307,500

$851,800

2010

$9,048 (+2.4%)

$555,400 + $313,800

$869,200

2009

$8,834

$566,700 + $320,200

$886,900

Tax history for 70 Lovett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,120 (+3.8%)

$1,271,200 + $495,600

$1,766,800

2025

$16,490 (+3.4%)

$1,210,700 + $472,000

$1,682,700

2024

$15,945 (+4.2%)

$1,175,400 + $458,300

$1,633,700

2023

$15,304 (+4.5%)

$920,400 + $582,900

$1,503,300

2022

$14,643 (+3.6%)

$852,200 + $539,700

$1,391,900

2021

$14,129 (+3.1%)

$804,000 + $509,100

$1,313,100

2020

$13,709 (+14.7%)

$804,000 + $509,100

$1,313,100

2019

$11,953 (+3.6%)

$780,600 + $363,200

$1,143,800

2018

$11,543 (+3.1%)

$710,400 + $356,400

$1,066,800

2017

$11,191 (+4.5%)

$670,200 + $336,200

$1,006,400

2016

$10,704 (+4.9%)

$626,400 + $314,200

$940,600

2015

$10,206 (−0.5%)

$585,400 + $293,700

$879,100

2014

$10,255 (+5.5%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2013

$9,722 (+2.9%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2012

$9,451 (+1.8%)

$541,600 + $304,500

$846,100

2011

$9,285 (+2.6%)

$544,300 + $307,500

$851,800

2010

$9,048 (+2.4%)

$555,400 + $313,800

$869,200

2009

$8,834

$566,700 + $320,200

$886,900

*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

4.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,000

Year renovated

2018

Sq. Ft.

3,684

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3747009S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Mar 8, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 287.3
Length: 16.9
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 165
Length: 11
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl

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

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Soaking Tub

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

Living Room Information
Area: 598
Length: 23
Width: 26
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 290.87
Length: 17.11
Width: 17
Level: Second
Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting,Flooring - Engineered Hardwood

Dining Room Information
Area: 162
Length: 12
Width: 13.5
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 99.99
Length: 10.1
Width: 9.9
Level: First
Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Engineered Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Vinyl
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Closet, Bathroom, Play Room, Office, Foyer, Wired for Sound

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,684
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Pool Information
Spa Features: Bath

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

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,945
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline Street to Lovett Road
UnparsedAddress: 70 Lovett Road, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,684
Stories: 1.0
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: No
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3747009S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Mar 8, 2025

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

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

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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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
78 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 4900 Sq. Ft.	$2,966,563
63 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3262 Sq. Ft.	$1,930,249

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5410 Sq. Ft.	$2,852,519
75 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$1,893,996

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2761 Sq. Ft.	$1,989,469
81 Lovett Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,403

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