Google street view image for 70 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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$1,007,056

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1 ba

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1,304

sq ft

70 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

70 Selwyn Rd is a 1,304 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,007,056.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

7,841 sq ftLot Size

$772Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,007,056

$134K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.2% higher than the average sale price ($995K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
A
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 4, 2026
$945,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,463 sq ft
250 Woodcliff Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$805,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
52 Heatherland Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.2%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$120K MoM

Avg. days on market

22d

3 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

New listings for sale

NEW 21 HRS AGO
$2,299,000
8 beds4 baths5,674 sq ft
40 Columbus St, Newton, MA 02461
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1PM
$3,399,000
5 beds5.5 baths4,658 sq ft
Lot 78 Manchester Rd, Newton, MA 02459
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Sale history for 70 Selwyn Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,857 (+3.8%)

$810,800

2025

$7,568 (+3.4%)

2024

$7,317 (+5.3%)

2023

$6,948 (+4.5%)

$651,000 + $31,500

$682,500

2022

$6,648 (+3.6%)

$602,800 + $29,100

$631,900

2021

$6,414 (+3.1%)

$568,700 + $27,400

$596,100

2020

$6,223 (+2.9%)

$568,700 + $27,400

$596,100

2019

$6,047 (+5.4%)

$552,100 + $26,600

$578,700

2018

$5,736 (+3.1%)

$499,700 + $30,400

$530,100

2017

$5,561 (+6.6%)

$471,400 + $28,700

$500,100

2016

$5,217 (+4.9%)

$440,600 + $17,800

$458,400

2015

$4,974 (+1.0%)

$411,800 + $16,600

$428,400

2014

$4,926 (+5.5%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2013

$4,670 (+2.9%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2012

$4,539 (+2.2%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2011

$4,442 (+2.6%)

$384,600 + $22,900

$407,500

2010

$4,328 (+2.4%)

$392,400 + $23,400

$415,800

2009

$4,226

$400,400 + $23,900

$424,300

Tax history for 70 Selwyn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,857 (+3.8%)

$810,800

2025

$7,568 (+3.4%)

2024

$7,317 (+5.3%)

2023

$6,948 (+4.5%)

$651,000 + $31,500

$682,500

2022

$6,648 (+3.6%)

$602,800 + $29,100

$631,900

2021

$6,414 (+3.1%)

$568,700 + $27,400

$596,100

2020

$6,223 (+2.9%)

$568,700 + $27,400

$596,100

2019

$6,047 (+5.4%)

$552,100 + $26,600

$578,700

2018

$5,736 (+3.1%)

$499,700 + $30,400

$530,100

2017

$5,561 (+6.6%)

$471,400 + $28,700

$500,100

2016

$5,217 (+4.9%)

$440,600 + $17,800

$458,400

2015

$4,974 (+1.0%)

$411,800 + $16,600

$428,400

2014

$4,926 (+5.5%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2013

$4,670 (+2.9%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2012

$4,539 (+2.2%)

$379,500 + $26,900

$406,400

2011

$4,442 (+2.6%)

$384,600 + $22,900

$407,500

2010

$4,328 (+2.4%)

$392,400 + $23,400

$415,800

2009

$4,226

$400,400 + $23,900

$424,300

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,116

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,304
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,660
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,304
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.18
Zoning Code: SR3
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,304
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 221379S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

6/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 68-76% 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

6/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

53% 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

$957,000 – $1.16M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1714 Sq. Ft.	$1,716,550
80 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1807 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,677
76 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3800 Sq. Ft.	$2,153,757

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1562 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,406
64 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,250

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