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$1,510,158

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2 ba

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2,863

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79 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

79 Athelstane Rd is a 2,863 square foot multi-family home on a 8,276 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,510,158.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

8,276 sq ftLot Size

$527Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$1,510,158

$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 5.8% lower than the average sale price ($1.60M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
A
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$1,499,900
C
4 beds2 baths3,042 sq ft
50 Kendall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,480,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
2 Cannon St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,350,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
56 Daniel St, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,000,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,412 sq ft
19 Forest St, Newton, MA 02461

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$1,434,315

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.2%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

5 days MoM

Recently sold homes

17 MoM

New listings for sale

$3,750,000
4 beds3.5 baths4,650 sq ft
11 Mosley Rd, Newton, MA 02459
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
5 beds5 baths4,800 sq ft
19-21 Maple Park #1, Newton, MA 02459
OPEN TODAY, 2:15PM TO 3:15PM
$900,000
3 beds2 baths1,157 sq ft
9 Wessex Rd #1, Newton Centre, MA 02459
$4,200,000
6 beds4.5 baths5,399 sq ft
40 Warren St, Newton, MA 02459
EARLY ACCESS
Unknown
3 beds3 baths2,974 sq ft
403 Dedham St Unit D, Newton, MA 02459
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$1,290,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,367 sq ft
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Sale history for 79 Athelstane Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,059 (+3.8%)

$936,500 + $617,600

$1,554,100

2025

$14,505 (+3.4%)

$891,900 + $588,200

$1,480,100

2024

$14,025 (+5.4%)

$865,900 + $571,100

$1,437,000

2023

$13,302 (+4.5%)

$700,500 + $606,200

$1,306,700

2022

$12,728 (+6.6%)

$648,600 + $561,300

$1,209,900

2021

$11,944 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $515,000

$1,110,000

2020

$11,588 (+6.9%)

$595,000 + $515,000

$1,110,000

2019

$10,841 (+1.2%)

$556,100 + $481,300

$1,037,400

2018

$10,714 (+6.1%)

$522,800 + $467,400

$990,200

2017

$10,101 (+6.5%)

$479,600 + $428,800

$908,400

2016

$9,484 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $393,400

$833,400

2015

$9,043 (+0.9%)

$411,200 + $367,700

$778,900

2014

$8,966 (+5.5%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2013

$8,500 (+2.9%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2012

$8,264 (+2.4%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2011

$8,068 (+2.6%)

$390,100 + $350,100

$740,200

2010

$7,863 (−0.7%)

$398,100 + $357,200

$755,300

2009

$7,919

$419,100 + $376,000

$795,100

Tax history for 79 Athelstane Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$15,059 (+3.8%)

$936,500 + $617,600

$1,554,100

2025

$14,505 (+3.4%)

$891,900 + $588,200

$1,480,100

2024

$14,025 (+5.4%)

$865,900 + $571,100

$1,437,000

2023

$13,302 (+4.5%)

$700,500 + $606,200

$1,306,700

2022

$12,728 (+6.6%)

$648,600 + $561,300

$1,209,900

2021

$11,944 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $515,000

$1,110,000

2020

$11,588 (+6.9%)

$595,000 + $515,000

$1,110,000

2019

$10,841 (+1.2%)

$556,100 + $481,300

$1,037,400

2018

$10,714 (+6.1%)

$522,800 + $467,400

$990,200

2017

$10,101 (+6.5%)

$479,600 + $428,800

$908,400

2016

$9,484 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $393,400

$833,400

2015

$9,043 (+0.9%)

$411,200 + $367,700

$778,900

2014

$8,966 (+5.5%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2013

$8,500 (+2.9%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2012

$8,264 (+2.4%)

$378,000 + $361,800

$739,800

2011

$8,068 (+2.6%)

$390,100 + $350,100

$740,200

2010

$7,863 (−0.7%)

$398,100 + $357,200

$755,300

2009

$7,919

$419,100 + $376,000

$795,100

*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 Sq. Ft: 1,330

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 11

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Multi-Family
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Hip

Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,863
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,342
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,379
# of Units: 2
# of Stories: 2

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 8,276
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.19
Zoning Code: MR1
State Use Description: 2-FAMILY RESIDENCE

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,863
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1994362S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

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, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$1.44M – $1.74M

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Home values near 79 Athelstane Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
67 Athelstane Rd Apt A, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1215 Sq. Ft.	$831,437
89 Athelstane Rd Apt 87, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2758 Sq. Ft.	$1,464,262

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Athelstane Rd Apt 71, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$962,585
80 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,314,500

Address	Redfin Estimate
81 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3805 Sq. Ft.	$1,663,590
76 Athelstane Rd Apt 74, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1311 Sq. Ft.	$1,068,419

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