Off Market May 2009 for $690K

$1,562,888

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,177/mo

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1,676

sq ft

79 Cummings Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Single family in a superb location! Constructed in the mid '80's, this contemporary style home has had one owner. Great feel and flow throughout, skylit hall lends itself as wonderful gallery, terrific kitchen with large island and plenty of room for a dining table. Living room with french doors to patio and yard. Serene setting, yet near to the Library, City Hall, Four Corners and public transportation.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$933Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marjorie Kern • Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Bought with Nicholas Burrage • Burrage Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #70877248

Redfin Estimate

$1,562,888

$873K since sold in May 2009$22K since August

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This home's estimate is 12% lower than the average sale price ($1.78M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,356,750
A
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,700,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,139 sq ft
14 Judith Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,800,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,799 sq ft
50 Mary Ellen Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$2,200,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,709 sq ft
155 Paulson Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,050,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,269 sq ft
176 Paulson Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,545,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,670 sq ft
55 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA 02460

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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

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Sale history for 79 Cummings Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,332 (+3.8%)

$1,221,900 + $50,800

$1,272,700

2025

$11,879 (+3.2%)

$1,163,700 + $48,400

$1,212,100

2024

$11,509 (+5.2%)

$1,129,800 + $49,400

$1,179,200

2023

$10,937 (+4.5%)

$868,300 + $206,100

$1,074,400

2022

$10,465 (+3.6%)

$804,000 + $190,800

$994,800

2021

$10,098 (+3.1%)

$758,500 + $180,000

$938,500

2020

$9,798 (+2.9%)

$758,500 + $180,000

$938,500

2019

$9,522 (+5.5%)

$736,400 + $174,800

$911,200

2018

$9,026 (+3.1%)

$664,200 + $170,000

$834,200

2017

$8,751 (+4.6%)

$626,600 + $160,400

$787,000

2016

$8,370 (+4.9%)

$585,600 + $149,900

$735,500

2015

$7,981 (+0.9%)

$547,300 + $140,100

$687,400

2014

$7,907 (+5.5%)

$503,100 + $149,300

$652,400

2013

$7,496 (+3.2%)

$503,100 + $149,300

$652,400

2012

$7,266 (+2.9%)

$503,100 + $147,400

$650,500

2011

$7,059 (+4.0%)

$506,700 + $140,900

$647,600

2010

$6,789 (+2.4%)

$517,000 + $135,200

$652,200

2009

$6,628

$527,600 + $137,900

$665,500

Tax history for 79 Cummings Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$12,332 (+3.8%)

$1,221,900 + $50,800

$1,272,700

2025

$11,879 (+3.2%)

$1,163,700 + $48,400

$1,212,100

2024

$11,509 (+5.2%)

$1,129,800 + $49,400

$1,179,200

2023

$10,937 (+4.5%)

$868,300 + $206,100

$1,074,400

2022

$10,465 (+3.6%)

$804,000 + $190,800

$994,800

2021

$10,098 (+3.1%)

$758,500 + $180,000

$938,500

2020

$9,798 (+2.9%)

$758,500 + $180,000

$938,500

2019

$9,522 (+5.5%)

$736,400 + $174,800

$911,200

2018

$9,026 (+3.1%)

$664,200 + $170,000

$834,200

2017

$8,751 (+4.6%)

$626,600 + $160,400

$787,000

2016

$8,370 (+4.9%)

$585,600 + $149,900

$735,500

2015

$7,981 (+0.9%)

$547,300 + $140,100

$687,400

2014

$7,907 (+5.5%)

$503,100 + $149,300

$652,400

2013

$7,496 (+3.2%)

$503,100 + $149,300

$652,400

2012

$7,266 (+2.9%)

$503,100 + $147,400

$650,500

2011

$7,059 (+4.0%)

$506,700 + $140,900

$647,600

2010

$6,789 (+2.4%)

$517,000 + $135,200

$652,200

2009

$6,628

$527,600 + $137,900

$665,500

*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

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,676

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1709818S

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: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

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

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Garage Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,676
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: natural
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,456
Tax Year: 2009

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

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

Location

HOA Information
Homeowners Association Membership Not Required

Location Information
Directions: Homer Street (near Commonwealth) to Cummings
UnparsedAddress: 79 Cummings Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,676
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1709818S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

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

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Schools

Zervas Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

7/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi

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

54% 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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$1.49M – $1.80M

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Home values near 79 Cummings Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
57 Cummings Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1654 Sq. Ft.	$1,188,475
69 Cummings Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1805 Sq. Ft.	$1,438,512

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Cummings Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,326,114
85 Cummings Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,265,084

Address	Redfin Estimate
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76 Cummings Road #74, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 3065 Sq. Ft.	$1,760,961

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