Off Market Dec 2005 for $659K

$1,447,006

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,331/mo

•

2,230

sq ft

78 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

BRIGHT & SPACIOUS UDATED COLONIAL IN GREAT LOCATION OFFERS AN EXCITING FLOOR PLAN. MANY SKYLIGHTS, SURROUND SOUND STERO SYSYTEM, CENTRAL AIR, PRIVATE LANDSCAPED GRNDS. BEAU.2-STORY LIV/FRP,SUPER WELL EQUIPPED KIT WITH DRAMATIC DINING AREA, FAMILY RM. TWO GENEROUS BEDRMS PLUS A LUXURIOUS MASTER SUITE THAT INCL.SITTING/OFFICE AREA,DRESSING ROOM AND FAB.MASTER BTH. ATT.GARAGE. COUNTRYSIDE ELEM. SCH. A DELIGHTFUL HOME!

Single-familyProperty Type

1952Year Built

8,143 sq ftLot Size

$649Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Brenda Krasnow • Prudential Edna Kranz Realty

Bought with Mohammad Nooronzi • Bayside Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #70266904

Redfin Estimate

$1,447,006

$788K since sold in December 2005$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 10.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.31M) 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 AUG 12, 2026
$1,575,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,059 sq ft
44 Rowena Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
D
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
6 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD APR 6, 2026
$1,472,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,095 sq ft
77 Wade St, Newton, MA 02461

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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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3D & VIDEO TOUR
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4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft
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$1,998,000
3 beds4.5 baths3,862 sq ft
279 Nahanton St #279, Newton, MA 02459
VIDEO TOUR
$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 Truman Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #70266904

Dec 12, 2005

Sold

$659,000

$296/sq ft

Dec 3, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Sep 26, 2005

Listed

$699,000

$313/sq ft

MLS PIN #30269913

Dec 31, 1998

Sold

$419,000

$188/sq ft

Nov 20, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Oct 22, 1998

Listed

$449,000

$201/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,605 (+3.8%)

$963,500 + $337,300

$1,300,800

2025

$12,141 (+3.4%)

$917,600 + $321,300

$1,238,900

2024

$11,739 (+4.7%)

$890,900 + $311,900

$1,202,800

2023

$11,209 (+4.5%)

$680,800 + $420,300

$1,101,100

2022

$10,725 (+3.6%)

$630,400 + $389,100

$1,019,500

2021

$10,349 (+3.1%)

$594,700 + $367,100

$961,800

2020

$10,041 (+2.9%)

$594,700 + $367,100

$961,800

2019

$9,758 (+3.8%)

$577,400 + $356,400

$933,800

2018

$9,399 (+3.1%)

$524,000 + $344,700

$868,700

2017

$9,113 (+4.6%)

$494,300 + $325,200

$819,500

2016

$8,716 (+4.9%)

$462,000 + $303,900

$765,900

2015

$8,310 (−0.2%)

$431,800 + $284,000

$715,800

2014

$8,323 (+5.5%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2013

$7,890 (+2.9%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2012

$7,670 (+2.2%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2011

$7,504 (+2.6%)

$402,600 + $285,800

$688,400

2010

$7,312 (+2.4%)

$410,800 + $291,600

$702,400

2009

$7,138

$419,200 + $297,500

$716,700

Tax history for 78 Truman Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,605 (+3.8%)

$963,500 + $337,300

$1,300,800

2025

$12,141 (+3.4%)

$917,600 + $321,300

$1,238,900

2024

$11,739 (+4.7%)

$890,900 + $311,900

$1,202,800

2023

$11,209 (+4.5%)

$680,800 + $420,300

$1,101,100

2022

$10,725 (+3.6%)

$630,400 + $389,100

$1,019,500

2021

$10,349 (+3.1%)

$594,700 + $367,100

$961,800

2020

$10,041 (+2.9%)

$594,700 + $367,100

$961,800

2019

$9,758 (+3.8%)

$577,400 + $356,400

$933,800

2018

$9,399 (+3.1%)

$524,000 + $344,700

$868,700

2017

$9,113 (+4.6%)

$494,300 + $325,200

$819,500

2016

$8,716 (+4.9%)

$462,000 + $303,900

$765,900

2015

$8,310 (−0.2%)

$431,800 + $284,000

$715,800

2014

$8,323 (+5.5%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2013

$7,890 (+2.9%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2012

$7,670 (+2.2%)

$397,500 + $289,200

$686,700

2011

$7,504 (+2.6%)

$402,600 + $285,800

$688,400

2010

$7,312 (+2.4%)

$410,800 + $291,600

$702,400

2009

$7,138

$419,200 + $297,500

$716,700

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,231

Year built

1952

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3595759S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Hot Tub / Spa

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior Features: Central Vacuum

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,230
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Hot Tub/Spa, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens

Pool Information
Has Spa
Spa Features: Private

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Flood Plain
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,495
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 78 Truman Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,231
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3595759S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% chance 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

6/10 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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Newton, MA • 02459

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 78 Truman Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
61 Truman Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1954 Sq. Ft.	$1,296,526
81 Truman Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1548 Sq. Ft.	$1,217,191

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Truman Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$2,202,285
87 Truman Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1304 Sq. Ft.	$1,064,298

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Truman Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1164 Sq. Ft.	$1,152,365
160 Truman Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,189,270

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