Welcome home to this delightfully renovated, stunning, light and bright home in pristine condition in Newton Highlands. The home is within walking distance to the Countryside Elementary School. This inviting single family underwent a major renovation in 2021, with thoughtfully designed spaces. The first floor consists of a living room with fireplace, kitchen with top of the line appliances, and a dining room which opens to a sunny addition that can be used as an office or a playroom leading to a deck overlooking almost 12,000 sq. ft. of fenced in yard. 3 spacious bedrooms with built-in closets and a linen closet in the hall. The primary bedroom has a new bath, and another new full bath in the main level. Lower level Family room/ Entertainment room contains a fireplace and has brand new underfloor heating, brand new 1/2 bath, Utility room with plenty of storage and direct entry to the garage with new insulation and a new epoxy flooring.
Single-familyProperty Type
1959Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$626Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Arezou Dadgar Lemos• Marc Roos Realty
Bought with Maria Papadopoulos• Real Estate Advisors Group, Inc.
Natural light abounds in this spacious and sprawling raised Ranch located in close proximity to the brand new, state-of-the-art, Newton Highlands playground. This home features a fireplace in the living room, a renovated kitchen (2016) , replacement windows, and three good-sized bedrooms.The dining room opens to a sunny addition leading to a deck overlooking the close to 12,000 square foot yard. There is a finished lower level family room with fireplace plus additional storage. There is direct-entry to the house from the two-car garage.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,111 (+3.8%)
$951,700 + $504,500
$1,456,200
2025
$13,592 (+16.9%)
$906,400 + $480,500
$1,386,900
2024
$11,626 (+33.1%)
$880,000 + $311,200
$1,191,200
2023
$8,735 (+4.5%)
$679,800 + $178,300
$858,100
2022
$8,358 (+3.6%)
$629,400 + $165,100
$794,500
2021
$8,065 (+3.1%)
$593,800 + $155,700
$749,500
2020
$7,825 (+2.9%)
$593,800 + $155,700
$749,500
2019
$7,604 (+7.9%)
$576,500 + $151,200
$727,700
2018
$7,047 (+3.1%)
$520,400 + $130,900
$651,300
2017
$6,832 (+4.6%)
$490,900 + $123,500
$614,400
2016
$6,534 (+7.0%)
$458,800 + $115,400
$574,200
2015
$6,106 (+0.7%)
$428,800 + $97,100
$525,900
2014
$6,061 (+5.5%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2013
$5,746 (+2.9%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2012
$5,586 (+2.0%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2011
$5,475 (+2.6%)
$398,700 + $103,600
$502,300
2010
$5,335 (+2.4%)
$406,800 + $105,700
$512,500
2009
$5,209
$415,100 + $107,900
$523,000
Tax history for 79 Dedham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,111 (+3.8%)
$951,700 + $504,500
$1,456,200
2025
$13,592 (+16.9%)
$906,400 + $480,500
$1,386,900
2024
$11,626 (+33.1%)
$880,000 + $311,200
$1,191,200
2023
$8,735 (+4.5%)
$679,800 + $178,300
$858,100
2022
$8,358 (+3.6%)
$629,400 + $165,100
$794,500
2021
$8,065 (+3.1%)
$593,800 + $155,700
$749,500
2020
$7,825 (+2.9%)
$593,800 + $155,700
$749,500
2019
$7,604 (+7.9%)
$576,500 + $151,200
$727,700
2018
$7,047 (+3.1%)
$520,400 + $130,900
$651,300
2017
$6,832 (+4.6%)
$490,900 + $123,500
$614,400
2016
$6,534 (+7.0%)
$458,800 + $115,400
$574,200
2015
$6,106 (+0.7%)
$428,800 + $97,100
$525,900
2014
$6,061 (+5.5%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2013
$5,746 (+2.9%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2012
$5,586 (+2.0%)
$394,400 + $105,700
$500,100
2011
$5,475 (+2.6%)
$398,700 + $103,600
$502,300
2010
$5,335 (+2.4%)
$406,800 + $105,700
$512,500
2009
$5,209
$415,100 + $107,900
$523,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,710
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,735
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off centre at Winchester intersection............ House is at the corner of Dedham and Andrew street
UnparsedAddress: 79 Dedham Street, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,486
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 981338S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
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 • 0.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
10/10
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