Off market jun 2000 for $300K

$1,114,337

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $527/mo

•

864

sq ft

78 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1949Year Built

0.27 acresLot Size

$1,290Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Bruce Kirkcaldy • RE/MAX First Realty, Inc.

Bought with Julie Krasker • Chobee Hoy Associates

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•Source:MLS PIN #30413051

Redfin Estimate

$1,114,337

$814K since sold in June 2000$17K since October

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This home's estimate is 12.7% lower than the average sale price ($1.28M) of 5 comparable homes.

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$880,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,594 sq ft
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SOLD JAN 15, 2026
$1,144,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,864 sq ft
22 Nightingale Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD NOV 10, 2025
$1,275,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,712 sq ft
131 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 27, 2026
$980,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,282 sq ft
26 Shute Path, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$2,100,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,601 sq ft
581 Saw Mill Brook Pkwy, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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$1,795,000
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$1,299,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,370 sq ft
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$4,685,000
6 beds6.5 baths5,582 sq ft
67 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton, MA 02459
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$1,150,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,400 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$949,000
3 beds1.5 baths1,890 sq ft
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$3,900,000
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Sale history for 78 Bontempo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,882 (+3.8%)

$707,100 + $725,500

$1,432,600

2025

$13,371 (+3.4%)

$673,400 + $691,000

$1,364,400

2024

$12,929 (+5.7%)

$653,800 + $670,900

$1,324,700

2023

$12,232 (+4.5%)

$498,500 + $703,100

$1,201,600

2022

$11,705 (+3.6%)

$461,600 + $651,000

$1,112,600

2021

$11,294 (+3.1%)

$435,500 + $614,100

$1,049,600

2020

$10,958 (+2.9%)

$435,500 + $614,100

$1,049,600

2019

$10,649 (+4.2%)

$422,800 + $596,200

$1,019,000

2018

$10,222 (+3.1%)

$382,800 + $561,900

$944,700

2017

$9,910 (+4.6%)

$361,100 + $530,100

$891,200

2016

$9,478 (+4.9%)

$337,500 + $495,400

$832,900

2015

$9,037

$315,400 + $463,000

$778,400

2014

$9,038 (+5.5%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2013

$8,568 (+2.9%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2012

$8,329 (+1.9%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2011

$8,174 (+2.6%)

$297,900 + $452,000

$749,900

2010

$7,966 (+2.4%)

$304,000 + $461,200

$765,200

2009

$7,777

$310,200 + $470,600

$780,800

Tax history for 78 Bontempo Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,882 (+3.8%)

$707,100 + $725,500

$1,432,600

2025

$13,371 (+3.4%)

$673,400 + $691,000

$1,364,400

2024

$12,929 (+5.7%)

$653,800 + $670,900

$1,324,700

2023

$12,232 (+4.5%)

$498,500 + $703,100

$1,201,600

2022

$11,705 (+3.6%)

$461,600 + $651,000

$1,112,600

2021

$11,294 (+3.1%)

$435,500 + $614,100

$1,049,600

2020

$10,958 (+2.9%)

$435,500 + $614,100

$1,049,600

2019

$10,649 (+4.2%)

$422,800 + $596,200

$1,019,000

2018

$10,222 (+3.1%)

$382,800 + $561,900

$944,700

2017

$9,910 (+4.6%)

$361,100 + $530,100

$891,200

2016

$9,478 (+4.9%)

$337,500 + $495,400

$832,900

2015

$9,037

$315,400 + $463,000

$778,400

2014

$9,038 (+5.5%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2013

$8,568 (+2.9%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2012

$8,329 (+1.9%)

$291,900 + $453,800

$745,700

2011

$8,174 (+2.6%)

$297,900 + $452,000

$749,900

2010

$7,966 (+2.4%)

$304,000 + $461,200

$765,200

2009

$7,777

$310,200 + $470,600

$780,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.27 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,592

Year built

2000

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1410181S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 99
Length: 11
Width: 9
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 88
Length: 11
Width: 8
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Living Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Slab

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Vinyl

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 864
Foundation Details: Slab
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,542
Tax Year: 2000

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: WISWALL TO MCCARTHY 3RD LEFT
UnparsedAddress: 78 Bontempo Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,592
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1410181S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

8/10

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being 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

58% 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

$1.06M – $1.28M

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Home values near 78 Bontempo Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
77 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 864 Sq. Ft.	$1,236,323
70 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5105 Sq. Ft.	$3,027,829

Address	Redfin Estimate
69 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$996,429
76 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$1,573,555

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Bontempo Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$2,061,483
63 Bontempo Rd, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 2448 Sq. Ft.	$2,121,286

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