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Off Market Oct 2021 for $1.9M

$2,330,967

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,719/mo

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3,764

sq ft

78 Halcyon Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Instantly appealing Colonial is located in this sought after Newton Centre neighborhood. With easy accessibility to the Bowen School, Crystal Lake and Weeks Park, this home is move-in ready with many recent improvements. The outstanding chef's kitchen has gorgeous cherry cabinetry, Pietra Cardosa and Carrara marble counters , stainless steel appliances and a desirable walk-in pantry. Double pocket doors open into the family room. Plenty of options for home office and music room spaces. A dreamy main bedroom suite, 3 sun filled bedrooms and a laundry room are on the 2nd floor. The finished lower level offers a 2nd family room/rec room and exercise room. This home has central air & provides plenty of storage in the attic & basement. The neatly manicured backyard has an oversized 1 car garage. Great commuting location: Minutes to the T & highways. Ask agent for interactive floor plan link and video tour link.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

7,632 sq ftLot Size

$619Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mary Ann Figoni • Centre Realty Group

Bought with Jennifer Gelfand • Keller Williams Realty Boston-Metro | Back Bay

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•Source:MLS PIN #72892061

Redfin Estimate

$2,330,967

$356K since sold in October 2021$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 69.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.38M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
D
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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16 MoM

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$1,998,000
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279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
3 beds3.5 baths2,750 sq ft
81 Beecher Pl #81, Newton, MA 02459
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Sale history for 78 Halcyon Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72892061

Oct 22, 2021

Sold

$1,975,000

$525/sq ft

Sep 8, 2021

Listed

$1,950,000

$518/sq ft

MLS PIN #50354546

Mar 17, 1997

Sold

$306,000

$81/sq ft

Jan 21, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Nov 6, 1996

Listed

$324,900

$86/sq ft

MLS PIN #60604815

Mar 18, 1997

Sold

$306,000

$81/sq ft

Nov 6, 1996

Listed

$324,900

$86/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,083 (+4.5%)

$1,126,300 + $946,300

$2,072,600

2025

$19,213 (+3.4%)

$1,072,700 + $887,800

$1,960,500

2024

$18,577 (+4.7%)

$1,041,500 + $861,900

$1,903,400

2023

$17,750 (+31.4%)

$793,200 + $950,400

$1,743,600

2022

$13,509 (+3.6%)

$667,600 + $616,500

$1,284,100

2021

$13,035 (+3.1%)

$629,800 + $581,600

$1,211,400

2020

$12,647 (+2.9%)

$629,800 + $581,600

$1,211,400

2019

$12,290 (+5.1%)

$611,500 + $564,600

$1,176,100

2018

$11,690 (+3.1%)

$551,600 + $528,800

$1,080,400

2017

$11,334 (+4.6%)

$520,400 + $498,800

$1,019,200

2016

$10,839 (+4.9%)

$486,400 + $466,100

$952,500

2015

$10,335 (+1.2%)

$454,600 + $435,600

$890,200

2014

$10,214 (+5.5%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2013

$9,683 (+2.9%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2012

$9,413 (+4.7%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2011

$8,989 (+2.6%)

$418,700 + $406,000

$824,700

2010

$8,760 (+2.4%)

$427,200 + $414,300

$841,500

2009

$8,553

$435,900 + $422,800

$858,700

Tax history for 78 Halcyon Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$20,083 (+4.5%)

$1,126,300 + $946,300

$2,072,600

2025

$19,213 (+3.4%)

$1,072,700 + $887,800

$1,960,500

2024

$18,577 (+4.7%)

$1,041,500 + $861,900

$1,903,400

2023

$17,750 (+31.4%)

$793,200 + $950,400

$1,743,600

2022

$13,509 (+3.6%)

$667,600 + $616,500

$1,284,100

2021

$13,035 (+3.1%)

$629,800 + $581,600

$1,211,400

2020

$12,647 (+2.9%)

$629,800 + $581,600

$1,211,400

2019

$12,290 (+5.1%)

$611,500 + $564,600

$1,176,100

2018

$11,690 (+3.1%)

$551,600 + $528,800

$1,080,400

2017

$11,334 (+4.6%)

$520,400 + $498,800

$1,019,200

2016

$10,839 (+4.9%)

$486,400 + $466,100

$952,500

2015

$10,335 (+1.2%)

$454,600 + $435,600

$890,200

2014

$10,214 (+5.5%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2013

$9,683 (+2.9%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2012

$9,413 (+4.7%)

$416,900 + $425,800

$842,700

2011

$8,989 (+2.6%)

$418,700 + $406,000

$824,700

2010

$8,760 (+2.4%)

$427,200 + $414,300

$841,500

2009

$8,553

$435,900 + $422,800

$858,700

*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.

2,572

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3144226S

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 221
Length: 17
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 143
Length: 13
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Countertops - Upgraded,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Living Room Information
Area: 266
Length: 19
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door

Kitchen Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances

Office Room Information
Area: 169
Length: 13
Width: 13
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 11X10
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Laminate
Interior Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room, Office, Home Office, Game Room, Exercise Room, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,764
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,035
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

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

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker or Clark to Halcyon
UnparsedAddress: 78 Halcyon Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,572
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3144226S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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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$2.22M – $2.68M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Halcyon Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1536 Sq. Ft.	$1,227,010
77 Halcyon Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$3,103,081

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Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Halcyon Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1688 Sq. Ft.	$1,450,365
82 Halcyon Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3960 Sq. Ft.	$2,158,613

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