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Off Market Aug 2021 for $1.7M

$2,153,757

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,570/mo

•

3,800

sq ft

76 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Tucked away in the desirable Newton Highlands, this sprawling, sun-splashed colonial has it all. The main level features an updated kitchen with a center island and breakfast bar, stainless appliances, granite countertops, pendant lighting and subway tile that opens to the fireplaced living room, a pantry, a formal dining room that leads to the covered deck, a den/office, a massive great room with floor to ceiling windows, a renovated full bathroom and garage access. The second floor offers 4 very generously sized bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry room and another den overlooking the 1st floor with a Juliet balcony. The finished basement has a massive family room, a bedroom, full bathroom, storage closet and a mechanical room. Situated on a tastefully landscaped lot with a fully fenced back yard and located just seconds to the Shoppes on Needham, all of the shopping/dining options of Chestnut Hill, all public schools and easy highway access. Don't miss out!

Single-familyProperty Type

2006Year Built

8,000 sq ftLot Size

$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by John Hollis • Boston City Properties

Bought with Judy Cook • Connie Doto Realty Group

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•Source:MLS PIN #72849617

Redfin Estimate

$2,153,757

$395K since sold in August 2021$18K since July

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This home's estimate is 18.2% lower than the average sale price ($2.63M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$2,450,000
A
5 beds5 baths4,052 sq ft
11 Haynes Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$2,850,000
B
5 beds4.5 baths3,825 sq ft
115 Oxford Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,821,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,515 sq ft
19 Sutcliffe Park, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 11, 2026
$2,750,000
D
4 beds6 baths4,121 sq ft
9 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$3,175,000
E
5 beds5.5 baths5,289 sq ft
37 Stearns St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 5, 2026
$2,760,000
F
4 beds4.5 baths4,721 sq ft
140 Greenwood St, Newton, MA 02459

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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

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13 MoM

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NEW 22 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 76 Selwyn Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72849617

Aug 13, 2021

Sold

$1,759,000

$463/sq ft

Jun 21, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 14, 2021

Listed

$1,759,000

$463/sq ft

MLS PIN #72276723

Apr 9, 2018

Sold

$1,349,000

$355/sq ft

Feb 8, 2018

Pending

—

Feb 1, 2018

Listed

$1,349,000

$355/sq ft

+22

Young modern move-in ready home with open floor plan! 5 bedrooms, 4 bathroom home in a desirable Newton Highlands neighborhood. The first floor includes a 2 Story Family Room, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen with an island. Abutting the dining room is an office and a spacious covered deck. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms including a Master Suite. Private backyard, finished basement with a large playroom and a full bath. Abundance of natural light and high ceilings throughout. House was completely rebuilt in 2006 and has been enjoyed by a growing family since. Short distance from all public schools. Not to be missed. Please do not walk the property without appointment.

MLS PIN #30804084

Apr 27, 2004

Sold

$570,000

$150/sq ft

Feb 27, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jan 16, 2004

Listed

$579,000

$152/sq ft

MLS PIN #30712941

Jun 23, 2003

Sold

$440,000

$116/sq ft

May 20, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Apr 24, 2003

Listed

$479,000

$126/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,819 (+3.8%)

$926,200 + $912,700

$1,838,900

2025

$17,163 (+3.4%)

$882,100 + $869,200

$1,751,300

2024

$16,595 (+3.5%)

$856,400 + $843,900

$1,700,300

2023

$16,038 (+20.0%)

$651,000 + $924,400

$1,575,400

2022

$13,369 (+2.9%)

$602,800 + $668,000

$1,270,800

2021

$12,997 (+3.1%)

$568,700 + $639,200

$1,207,900

2020

$12,610 (+2.9%)

$568,700 + $639,200

$1,207,900

2019

$12,255 (+4.2%)

$552,100 + $620,600

$1,172,700

2018

$11,758 (+3.1%)

$499,700 + $587,000

$1,086,700

2017

$11,400 (+4.6%)

$471,400 + $553,800

$1,025,200

2016

$10,903 (+4.9%)

$440,600 + $517,500

$958,100

2015

$10,396 (+0.4%)

$411,800 + $483,600

$895,400

2014

$10,353 (+5.5%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2013

$9,815 (+2.9%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2012

$9,541 (+2.8%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2011

$9,279 (+2.6%)

$384,600 + $466,700

$851,300

2010

$9,043 (+2.4%)

$392,400 + $476,300

$868,700

2009

$8,829

$400,400 + $486,000

$886,400

Tax history for 76 Selwyn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$17,819 (+3.8%)

$926,200 + $912,700

$1,838,900

2025

$17,163 (+3.4%)

$882,100 + $869,200

$1,751,300

2024

$16,595 (+3.5%)

$856,400 + $843,900

$1,700,300

2023

$16,038 (+20.0%)

$651,000 + $924,400

$1,575,400

2022

$13,369 (+2.9%)

$602,800 + $668,000

$1,270,800

2021

$12,997 (+3.1%)

$568,700 + $639,200

$1,207,900

2020

$12,610 (+2.9%)

$568,700 + $639,200

$1,207,900

2019

$12,255 (+4.2%)

$552,100 + $620,600

$1,172,700

2018

$11,758 (+3.1%)

$499,700 + $587,000

$1,086,700

2017

$11,400 (+4.6%)

$471,400 + $553,800

$1,025,200

2016

$10,903 (+4.9%)

$440,600 + $517,500

$958,100

2015

$10,396 (+0.4%)

$411,800 + $483,600

$895,400

2014

$10,353 (+5.5%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2013

$9,815 (+2.9%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2012

$9,541 (+2.8%)

$379,500 + $474,700

$854,200

2011

$9,279 (+2.6%)

$384,600 + $466,700

$851,300

2010

$9,043 (+2.4%)

$392,400 + $476,300

$868,700

2009

$8,829

$400,400 + $486,000

$886,400

*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

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,172

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2404419S

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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 375
Length: 15
Width: 25
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Decorative Molding

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 204
Length: 17
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 187
Length: 17
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 108
Length: 9
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub

Living Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead

Family Room Information
Area: 518
Length: 14
Width: 37
Level: Basement
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Laminate,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Information
Area: 170
Length: 17
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Slider

Kitchen Information
Area: 252
Length: 21
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant

Office Room Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 4X6
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Door Features: French Doors, Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Great Room, Office, Bathroom, Wired for Sound, Other

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,800
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Owner
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck, Balcony, Rain Gutters, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,997
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker > Truman > Mildred > Selwyn
UnparsedAddress: 76 Selwyn Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,172
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2404419S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$2.05M – $2.48M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1807 Sq. Ft.	$1,347,677
80 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1344 Sq. Ft.	$1,047,017

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1562 Sq. Ft.	$1,250,406
70 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$1,007,056

Address	Redfin Estimate
94 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2387 Sq. Ft.	$1,931,424
64 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,844,250

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