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$569,537

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1 ba

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643

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78 Ober Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

78 Ober Rd is a 643 square foot condo with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $569,537.

CondoProperty Type

1890Year Built

$886Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$569,537

$10K since July

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This home's estimate is 34.4% higher than the average sale price ($424K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 22, 2026
$375,000
A
1 bed1 bath575 sq ft
28 Westgate Rd #3, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD JUL 21, 2026
$345,000
B
2 beds1 bath786 sq ft
60 Bryon #1, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD FEB 17, 2026
$350,000
C
1 bed1 bath625 sq ft
58 Bryon Rd #6, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$715,000
D
2 beds1 bath881 sq ft
36 Ober Rd #36, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$356,775
E
2 beds1 bath780 sq ft
66 Bryon Rd #2, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JAN 15, 2026
$399,999
F
1 bed1 bath575 sq ft
23 Westgate Rd #6, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

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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

Recently sold homes

16 MoM

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$2,150,000
6 beds2.5 baths3,324 sq ft
855 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA 02459
$1,650,000
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5 beds4.5 baths4,000 sq ft
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Sale history for 78 Ober Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,817 (+3.4%)

$491,500

2024

$4,657 (+0.4%)

$477,200

2023

$4,637 (+1.6%)

$455,500

2022

$4,564 (+3.7%)

$433,800

2021

$4,403 (+3.1%)

$409,200

2020

$4,272 (+2.9%)

$409,200

2019

$4,152

$397,300

2018

$4,149 (+3.1%)

$383,500

2017

$4,023 (+4.5%)

$361,800

2016

$3,848 (+2.9%)

$338,100

2015

$3,738 (+1.1%)

$322,000

2014

$3,699 (+5.5%)

$305,200

2013

$3,507 (+2.9%)

$305,200

2012

$3,409 (+7.8%)

$305,200

2011

$3,163 (+2.6%)

$290,200

2010

$3,082 (+2.4%)

$296,100

2009

$3,009

$302,100

Tax history for 78 Ober Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,817 (+3.4%)

$491,500

2024

$4,657 (+0.4%)

$477,200

2023

$4,637 (+1.6%)

$455,500

2022

$4,564 (+3.7%)

$433,800

2021

$4,403 (+3.1%)

$409,200

2020

$4,272 (+2.9%)

$409,200

2019

$4,152

$397,300

2018

$4,149 (+3.1%)

$383,500

2017

$4,023 (+4.5%)

$361,800

2016

$3,848 (+2.9%)

$338,100

2015

$3,738 (+1.1%)

$322,000

2014

$3,699 (+5.5%)

$305,200

2013

$3,507 (+2.9%)

$305,200

2012

$3,409 (+7.8%)

$305,200

2011

$3,163 (+2.6%)

$290,200

2010

$3,082 (+2.4%)

$296,100

2009

$3,009

$302,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Finished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 2

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Victorian
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 643
Gross Sq. Ft: 643
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 643
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Zoning Code: MR3
State Use Description: CONDOMINIUM

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025

Public facts

Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 643
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 706293

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

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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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 97° expected this year, 14 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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Estimated sale price

$542,000 – $655,000

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Home values near 78 Ober Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
74 Ober Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2003 Sq. Ft.	$1,111,912
76 Ober Rd Apartment 76, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,755

Address	Redfin Estimate
76 Ober Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1667 Sq. Ft.	$941,771
78 Ober Rd Apartment 78, Newton, MA 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 643 Sq. Ft.	$513,686

Address	Redfin Estimate
80 Ober Rd Apartment 5, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,182,619
80 Ober Rd Apartment 80, Newton Centre, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2346 Sq. Ft.	$1,129,007

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