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Off Market Jul 2024 for $1.5M

$1,822,035

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,299/mo

•

2,600

sq ft

78 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Offer Accepted- Open House Cancelled. Welcome to this wonderful home nestled in an idyllic South Newton neighborhood on a 12,000+ sq foot lot.This multi-level boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, including a primary suite. The highlight of this home is the expansive family room, featuring soaring ceilings, a skylight and glass sliding doors that open to the deck and private yard, perfect for indoor/outdoor living. The well appointed kitchen and dining area flow seamlessly into the living spaces, creating an inviting atmosphere for gathering. Upstairs, find 3 bedrooms including a primary suite with a full bath, alongside 2 additional bedrooms and another full bath. The walk-out lower level, with a large family/playroom, versatile bedroom or office space, convenient mud room, laundry, third bath and ample storage, all accessible directly from the two-car garage. Located near the Spaulding elementary school and convenient to shops and major transportation routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

0.29 acresLot Size

$701Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Drucker Group • Compass

Bought with Yari Korchnoy • New England Premier Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73254255

Redfin Estimate

$1,822,035

$254K since sold in July 2024$1,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 0.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.82M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,660,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,616 sq ft
62 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,553,180
B
4 beds3 baths3,088 sq ft
84 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD BY REDFIN JUL 2, 2026
$2,096,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,189 sq ft
59 Deborah Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,100,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths3,810 sq ft
120 Cynthia Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 2, 2026
$1,695,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,925 sq ft
5 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,810,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,515 sq ft
41 Juniper, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
5 beds5 baths4,800 sq ft
19-21 Maple Park #1, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN FRI, 6PM TO 7PM
$900,000
3 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft
9 Wessex Rd #1, Newton Centre, MA 02459
OPEN FRI, 10AM TO 11:30AM
$4,200,000
6 beds4.5 baths5,399 sq ft
40 Warren, Newton, MA 02459
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths2,974 sq ft
403 Dedham St Unit D, Newton, MA 02459
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,290,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft
70 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
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3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Clifton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,532 (+3.8%)

$1,203,000 + $193,500

$1,396,500

2025

$13,034 (+3.4%)

$1,145,700 + $184,300

$1,330,000

2024

$12,603 (+5.8%)

$1,112,300 + $179,000

$1,291,300

2023

$11,907 (+4.5%)

$862,500 + $307,100

$1,169,600

2022

$11,393 (+3.6%)

$798,600 + $284,400

$1,083,000

2021

$10,993 (+3.1%)

$753,400 + $268,300

$1,021,700

2020

$10,667 (+2.9%)

$753,400 + $268,300

$1,021,700

2019

$10,365 (+3.9%)

$731,500 + $260,400

$991,900

2018

$9,976 (+3.1%)

$663,600 + $258,400

$922,000

2017

$9,672 (+4.6%)

$626,000 + $243,800

$869,800

2016

$9,251 (+4.9%)

$585,000 + $227,900

$812,900

2015

$8,820 (+0.1%)

$546,700 + $213,000

$759,700

2014

$8,808 (+5.5%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2013

$8,350 (+2.9%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2012

$8,117 (−0.4%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2011

$8,152 (+2.6%)

$512,100 + $235,800

$747,900

2010

$7,945 (+2.4%)

$522,500 + $240,700

$763,200

2009

$7,757

$533,200 + $245,600

$778,800

Tax history for 78 Clifton Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,532 (+3.8%)

$1,203,000 + $193,500

$1,396,500

2025

$13,034 (+3.4%)

$1,145,700 + $184,300

$1,330,000

2024

$12,603 (+5.8%)

$1,112,300 + $179,000

$1,291,300

2023

$11,907 (+4.5%)

$862,500 + $307,100

$1,169,600

2022

$11,393 (+3.6%)

$798,600 + $284,400

$1,083,000

2021

$10,993 (+3.1%)

$753,400 + $268,300

$1,021,700

2020

$10,667 (+2.9%)

$753,400 + $268,300

$1,021,700

2019

$10,365 (+3.9%)

$731,500 + $260,400

$991,900

2018

$9,976 (+3.1%)

$663,600 + $258,400

$922,000

2017

$9,672 (+4.6%)

$626,000 + $243,800

$869,800

2016

$9,251 (+4.9%)

$585,000 + $227,900

$812,900

2015

$8,820 (+0.1%)

$546,700 + $213,000

$759,700

2014

$8,808 (+5.5%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2013

$8,350 (+2.9%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2012

$8,117 (−0.4%)

$505,800 + $220,900

$726,700

2011

$8,152 (+2.6%)

$512,100 + $235,800

$747,900

2010

$7,945 (+2.4%)

$522,500 + $240,700

$763,200

2009

$7,757

$533,200 + $245,600

$778,800

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.29 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,879

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1979543S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 154
Length: 11
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 110
Length: 10
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 11
Width: 12
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Laminate

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 234
Length: 13
Width: 18
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Family Room Information
Area: 399
Length: 19
Width: 21
Level: First
Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Balcony / Deck,Slider

Dining Room Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 156
Length: 12
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Wood Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Play Room, Mud Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,600
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: White

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Composite, Storage, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Levels: Multi/Split
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,603
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Brookline St to Redwood Rd to Clifton Rd OR Brookline St to Hartman Road to Clifton Rd
UnparsedAddress: 78 Clifton Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,879
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1979543S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° 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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Historical weather

Newton, MA • 02459

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Estimated sale price

$1.73M – $2.10M

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Home values near 78 Clifton Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
56 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3943 Sq. Ft.	$2,643,510
88 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2872 Sq. Ft.	$1,908,534

Address	Redfin Estimate
64 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2012 Sq. Ft.	$1,532,109
98 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3145 Sq. Ft.	$1,727,376

Address	Redfin Estimate
70 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3835 Sq. Ft.	$2,273,514
87 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 6135 Sq. Ft.	$3,805,963

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