Off Market Aug 2003 for $1.1M

$2,731,045

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $7,372/mo

•

2,951

sq ft

70 Montvale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1910Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$925Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alan Cohen • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Bought with Alan Cohen • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #30702289

Redfin Estimate

$2,731,045

$1.6M since sold in August 2003$49K since July

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This home's estimate is 22% higher than the average sale price ($2.24M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,000,000
A
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SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$2,160,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths2,951 sq ft
19 Chestnut Ter, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$3,200,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,555 sq ft
20 Rice St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
D
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$1,435,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,291 sq ft
105 Grant Ave, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,910,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,132 sq ft
216 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458

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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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Sale history for 70 Montvale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,359 (+3.8%)

$1,731,200 + $782,600

$2,513,800

2025

$23,462 (+3.4%)

$1,648,800 + $745,300

$2,394,100

2024

$22,686 (+4.8%)

$1,600,800 + $723,600

$2,324,400

2023

$21,657 (+4.5%)

$1,227,100 + $900,300

$2,127,400

2022

$20,722 (+3.6%)

$1,136,200 + $833,600

$1,969,800

2021

$19,995 (+3.1%)

$1,071,900 + $786,400

$1,858,300

2020

$19,401 (+2.9%)

$1,071,900 + $786,400

$1,858,300

2019

$18,854 (+2.7%)

$1,040,700 + $763,500

$1,804,200

2018

$18,353 (+3.1%)

$960,100 + $736,100

$1,696,200

2017

$17,794 (+4.6%)

$905,800 + $694,400

$1,600,200

2016

$17,019 (+5.0%)

$846,500 + $649,000

$1,495,500

2015

$16,210 (−1.0%)

$791,100 + $605,100

$1,396,200

2014

$16,366 (+5.5%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2013

$15,515 (+2.9%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2012

$15,083 (+3.6%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2011

$14,553 (+2.6%)

$717,500 + $617,600

$1,335,100

2010

$14,182 (+2.4%)

$732,100 + $630,200

$1,362,300

2009

$13,845

$747,000 + $643,100

$1,390,100

Tax history for 70 Montvale Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$24,359 (+3.8%)

$1,731,200 + $782,600

$2,513,800

2025

$23,462 (+3.4%)

$1,648,800 + $745,300

$2,394,100

2024

$22,686 (+4.8%)

$1,600,800 + $723,600

$2,324,400

2023

$21,657 (+4.5%)

$1,227,100 + $900,300

$2,127,400

2022

$20,722 (+3.6%)

$1,136,200 + $833,600

$1,969,800

2021

$19,995 (+3.1%)

$1,071,900 + $786,400

$1,858,300

2020

$19,401 (+2.9%)

$1,071,900 + $786,400

$1,858,300

2019

$18,854 (+2.7%)

$1,040,700 + $763,500

$1,804,200

2018

$18,353 (+3.1%)

$960,100 + $736,100

$1,696,200

2017

$17,794 (+4.6%)

$905,800 + $694,400

$1,600,200

2016

$17,019 (+5.0%)

$846,500 + $649,000

$1,495,500

2015

$16,210 (−1.0%)

$791,100 + $605,100

$1,396,200

2014

$16,366 (+5.5%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2013

$15,515 (+2.9%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2012

$15,083 (+3.6%)

$729,200 + $621,100

$1,350,300

2011

$14,553 (+2.6%)

$717,500 + $617,600

$1,335,100

2010

$14,182 (+2.4%)

$732,100 + $630,200

$1,362,300

2009

$13,845

$747,000 + $643,100

$1,390,100

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,108

Year built

1910

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1761945S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 240
Length: 15
Width: 16
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 196
Length: 14
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Third

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 96
Length: 12
Width: 8
Level: Third

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 #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 280
Length: 14
Width: 20
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Den

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,951
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: Yes

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
Lot Features: Wooded
Frontage Length: 180
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,260
Tax Year: 2003

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: BETWEEN GRANT & HOBART/ NEWTON CENTRE
UnparsedAddress: 70 Montvale Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,108
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1761945S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
Exclusions: Pantry,Dr,Entry Foyer Lts; Fridge Neg.
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 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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$2.60M – $3.14M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
85 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4993 Sq. Ft.	$4,422,870
57 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3359 Sq. Ft.	$1,947,975

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61 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4725 Sq. Ft.	$3,398,275
98 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 7 Beds \| 9.5 Baths \| 13824 Sq. Ft.	$9,304,168

Address	Redfin Estimate
65 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1624 Sq. Ft.	$1,576,533
60 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4556 Sq. Ft.	$4,129,045

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