Open house Sat & Sun - 12-3. Must see home in Oak Hill Park. Almost 15,000 sq ft lot! Home is a raised ranch with a large addition off the back. Total sq ft roughly 3500 sq ft. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths+office. Featuring: Freshly painted, 3 fully renovated bathrooms, Jacuzzi tub, Sauna, wet bar, 2 cedar closets, Roof done in 2001 at time of rear addition, fully functional and repaired windows throughout, wood and metal siding, storage shed out back, crawl space under deck accessible through home or exterior, fully fenced in yard, updated walkway, one of the largest driveways in the neighborhood allows for extra parking- enough for 6 spots, concrete boarder added around whole foundation for additional protection from elements, chimney re-pointed, new liner/chimney cap, new hvac/condenser, 2017 insulation to original house, 1st floor and basement. Public bus stop blocks away - goes to Newton Centre, Watetown sq, & Dedham mall. Pet friendly neighborhood, Spaulding School.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$503Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Adam Kotkin• Red Tree Real Estate
Bought with Hans Brings• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Waltham
STUNNING MULTILEVEL ON QUITE ROAD IN NEWTON SOUTH!!! NEW GRANITE KITCHEN,NEW WINDOWS,NEW HARDWOOD FLOORS!!! NEW REAR DECK/PORCH,NEW HEAT &A/C SYSTEM,CATH.CEILINGS MASTER WITH BATH,GREAT YARD,2 CAR ELEC.GARAGE,ALARM, $1,000.00 S.B.BONUS
Public Records
Jul 5, 1994
Sold
$282,900
$81/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 3, 1987
Sold
$290,000
$83/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,007 (+3.8%)
$1,181,300 + $161,000
$1,342,300
2025
$12,528 (+3.4%)
$1,125,000 + $153,400
$1,278,400
2024
$12,114 (+5.7%)
$1,092,200 + $149,000
$1,241,200
2023
$11,465 (+4.5%)
$850,800 + $275,400
$1,126,200
2022
$10,970 (+3.6%)
$787,800 + $255,000
$1,042,800
2021
$10,586 (+3.1%)
$743,200 + $240,600
$983,800
2020
$10,271 (+2.9%)
$743,200 + $240,600
$983,800
2019
$9,981 (+4.3%)
$721,600 + $233,500
$955,100
2018
$9,572 (+3.1%)
$653,300 + $231,400
$884,700
2017
$9,281 (+4.6%)
$616,300 + $218,300
$834,600
2016
$8,876 (+4.9%)
$576,000 + $204,000
$780,000
2015
$8,464 (+0.5%)
$538,300 + $190,700
$729,000
2014
$8,419 (+5.5%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2013
$7,981 (+2.9%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2012
$7,759 (−0.8%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2011
$7,825 (+2.6%)
$501,900 + $216,000
$717,900
2010
$7,626 (+2.4%)
$512,100 + $220,500
$732,600
2009
$7,445
$522,600 + $224,900
$747,500
Tax history for 78 Esty Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,007 (+3.8%)
$1,181,300 + $161,000
$1,342,300
2025
$12,528 (+3.4%)
$1,125,000 + $153,400
$1,278,400
2024
$12,114 (+5.7%)
$1,092,200 + $149,000
$1,241,200
2023
$11,465 (+4.5%)
$850,800 + $275,400
$1,126,200
2022
$10,970 (+3.6%)
$787,800 + $255,000
$1,042,800
2021
$10,586 (+3.1%)
$743,200 + $240,600
$983,800
2020
$10,271 (+2.9%)
$743,200 + $240,600
$983,800
2019
$9,981 (+4.3%)
$721,600 + $233,500
$955,100
2018
$9,572 (+3.1%)
$653,300 + $231,400
$884,700
2017
$9,281 (+4.6%)
$616,300 + $218,300
$834,600
2016
$8,876 (+4.9%)
$576,000 + $204,000
$780,000
2015
$8,464 (+0.5%)
$538,300 + $190,700
$729,000
2014
$8,419 (+5.5%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2013
$7,981 (+2.9%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2012
$7,759 (−0.8%)
$496,900 + $197,700
$694,600
2011
$7,825 (+2.6%)
$501,900 + $216,000
$717,900
2010
$7,626 (+2.4%)
$512,100 + $220,500
$732,600
2009
$7,445
$522,600 + $224,900
$747,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.33 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,356
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2462699S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Mar 19, 2025 • Final
Electrical permit application
Install a new condenser and a 40 amp circuit.
Electrical
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partial, Finished, Garage Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Wired for Sound
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,500
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.33
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,281
Tax Year: 2017
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: GOOGLE MAPS
UnparsedAddress: 78 Esty Farm Rd, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,356
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.33 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2462699S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
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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