79 Garland Rd is a 2,125 square foot house on a 6,970 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Newton data, we estimate the home's value is $1,709,217.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$804Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,709,217
$46K since July
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 3.3% lower than the average sale price ($1.77M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,378 (+3.8%)
$1,215,800 + $371,200
$1,587,000
2025
$14,812 (+3.4%)
$1,157,900 + $353,500
$1,511,400
2024
$14,322 (+5.5%)
$1,124,200 + $343,200
$1,467,400
2023
$13,581 (+4.5%)
$851,800 + $482,300
$1,334,100
2022
$12,995 (+3.6%)
$788,700 + $446,600
$1,235,300
2021
$12,540 (+3.1%)
$744,100 + $421,300
$1,165,400
2020
$12,167 (+7.7%)
$744,100 + $421,300
$1,165,400
2019
$11,297 (+5.2%)
$722,400 + $358,700
$1,081,100
2018
$10,739 (+3.1%)
$652,300 + $340,200
$992,500
2017
$10,412 (+4.6%)
$615,400 + $320,900
$936,300
2016
$9,958 (+4.9%)
$575,100 + $299,900
$875,000
2015
$9,495 (+1.2%)
$537,500 + $280,300
$817,800
2014
$9,386 (+5.5%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2013
$8,898 (+2.9%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2012
$8,650 (+16.9%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2011
$7,401 (+5.7%)
$494,600 + $184,400
$679,000
2010
$7,003 (+2.4%)
$504,700 + $168,000
$672,700
2009
$6,837
$515,000 + $171,400
$686,400
Tax history for 79 Garland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,378 (+3.8%)
$1,215,800 + $371,200
$1,587,000
2025
$14,812 (+3.4%)
$1,157,900 + $353,500
$1,511,400
2024
$14,322 (+5.5%)
$1,124,200 + $343,200
$1,467,400
2023
$13,581 (+4.5%)
$851,800 + $482,300
$1,334,100
2022
$12,995 (+3.6%)
$788,700 + $446,600
$1,235,300
2021
$12,540 (+3.1%)
$744,100 + $421,300
$1,165,400
2020
$12,167 (+7.7%)
$744,100 + $421,300
$1,165,400
2019
$11,297 (+5.2%)
$722,400 + $358,700
$1,081,100
2018
$10,739 (+3.1%)
$652,300 + $340,200
$992,500
2017
$10,412 (+4.6%)
$615,400 + $320,900
$936,300
2016
$9,958 (+4.9%)
$575,100 + $299,900
$875,000
2015
$9,495 (+1.2%)
$537,500 + $280,300
$817,800
2014
$9,386 (+5.5%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2013
$8,898 (+2.9%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2012
$8,650 (+16.9%)
$491,800 + $282,600
$774,400
2011
$7,401 (+5.7%)
$494,600 + $184,400
$679,000
2010
$7,003 (+2.4%)
$504,700 + $168,000
$672,700
2009
$6,837
$515,000 + $171,400
$686,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Permits
Mar 26, 2025 • Final
Building permit - application
Replace windows and renovate an existing finished basement and laundry room.
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 293
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Tudor
Construction Type: Brick
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 2,125
Gross Sq. Ft: 3,345
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,289
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,970
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.16
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,125
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1924
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 978702S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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