OFF MARKET

Off Market Jul 2012 for $730K

$3,079,512

•

1,472

sq ft

78 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.37 acresLot Size

$2,092Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Jonathan Ufland • Prudential Unlimited Realty - Brookline

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•Source:MLS PIN #71358367

Redfin Estimate

$3,079,512

$2.3M since sold in July 2012$73K since July

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This home's estimate is 20.8% lower than the average sale price ($3.89M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
6 beds6.5 baths6,653 sq ft
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C
7 beds8 baths8,056 sq ft
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$3,650,000
D
7 beds8 baths7,028 sq ft
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E
6 beds7.5 baths5,868 sq ft
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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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Sale history for 78 Lovett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,134 (+3.4%)

$1,109,200 + $1,965,700

$3,074,900

2024

$29,137 (+2.5%)

$1,076,900 + $1,908,400

$2,985,300

2023

$28,438 (+4.5%)

$832,400 + $1,961,100

$2,793,500

2022

$27,211 (+3.6%)

$770,700 + $1,815,900

$2,586,600

2021

$26,257 (+3.1%)

$727,100 + $1,713,100

$2,440,200

2020

$25,476 (+2.9%)

$727,100 + $1,713,100

$2,440,200

2019

$24,757 (−0.8%)

$705,900 + $1,663,200

$2,369,100

2018

$24,949 (−6.2%)

$718,800 + $1,587,000

$2,305,800

2017

$26,609 (+4.6%)

$678,100 + $1,714,800

$2,392,900

2016

$25,450 (−1.7%)

$633,700 + $1,602,700

$2,236,400

2015

$25,886 (+60.7%)

$594,200 + $1,635,400

$2,229,600

2014

$16,106 (+107.0%)

$549,500 + $779,400

$1,328,900

2013

$7,782 (+13.1%)

$549,500 + $127,800

$677,300

2012

$6,880 (+1.3%)

$522,000 + $93,900

$615,900

2011

$6,795 (+2.6%)

$523,900 + $99,500

$623,400

2010

$6,622 (+2.4%)

$534,600 + $101,500

$636,100

2009

$6,465

$545,500 + $103,600

$649,100

Tax history for 78 Lovett Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$30,134 (+3.4%)

$1,109,200 + $1,965,700

$3,074,900

2024

$29,137 (+2.5%)

$1,076,900 + $1,908,400

$2,985,300

2023

$28,438 (+4.5%)

$832,400 + $1,961,100

$2,793,500

2022

$27,211 (+3.6%)

$770,700 + $1,815,900

$2,586,600

2021

$26,257 (+3.1%)

$727,100 + $1,713,100

$2,440,200

2020

$25,476 (+2.9%)

$727,100 + $1,713,100

$2,440,200

2019

$24,757 (−0.8%)

$705,900 + $1,663,200

$2,369,100

2018

$24,949 (−6.2%)

$718,800 + $1,587,000

$2,305,800

2017

$26,609 (+4.6%)

$678,100 + $1,714,800

$2,392,900

2016

$25,450 (−1.7%)

$633,700 + $1,602,700

$2,236,400

2015

$25,886 (+60.7%)

$594,200 + $1,635,400

$2,229,600

2014

$16,106 (+107.0%)

$549,500 + $779,400

$1,328,900

2013

$7,782 (+13.1%)

$549,500 + $127,800

$677,300

2012

$6,880 (+1.3%)

$522,000 + $93,900

$615,900

2011

$6,795 (+2.6%)

$523,900 + $99,500

$623,400

2010

$6,622 (+2.4%)

$534,600 + $101,500

$636,100

2009

$6,465

$545,500 + $103,600

$649,100

*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

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.37 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,900

Year built

2013

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

706232

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: First

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Flooring: Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,472
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,880
Tax Year: 2012

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Brookline St
UnparsedAddress: 78 Lovett Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 7
Baths: 6.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,900
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 706232

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer, Dryer And Refrigerator
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

5/10 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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$2.93M – $3.54M

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Home values near 78 Lovett Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
55 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2761 Sq. Ft.	$1,989,469
81 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$1,388,403

Address	Redfin Estimate
63 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3262 Sq. Ft.	$1,930,249
99 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$1,420,400

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$1,893,996
100 Lovett Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3658 Sq. Ft.	$2,045,486

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