First time offered in 77 years! Fantastic opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to build equity. Ideally located, this property offers tremendous potential for renovation or redevelopment. The home is in need of significant repairs and is being sold as-is, making it the perfect project for those with vision. Sale is subject to obtaining a License to Sell. Group showings only. Don't miss this rare opportunity to transform this property into something special! First Group Showing Sat July 11th from 12-1:30 and Sunday July 12th 12-1:30.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$500Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Stacy Dobay• Castinetti Realty Group
Listed by Marc Dobay• Castinetti Realty Group
Bought with Andrea Castinetti• Castinetti Realty Group
Est. $2,463 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 79 Longfellow Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73547034
Aug 18, 2026
Sold
$880,000
$500/sq ft
Jul 29, 2026
Pending
—
Jul 15, 2026
Contingent
—
Jul 9, 2026
Listed
$899,000
$511/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 2000
Sold
$289,000
$164/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1997
Sold
$219,000
$124/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 1990
Sold
$199,000
$113/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,643 (+3.8%)
$875,800 + $16,200
$892,000
2025
$8,325 (+3.4%)
$834,100 + $15,400
$849,500
2024
$8,050 (+5.5%)
$809,800 + $15,000
$824,800
2023
$7,627 (+4.5%)
$625,500 + $123,700
$749,200
2022
$7,298 (+3.7%)
$579,200 + $114,500
$693,700
2021
$7,041 (+3.1%)
$546,400 + $108,000
$654,400
2020
$6,832 (+2.9%)
$546,400 + $108,000
$654,400
2019
$6,639 (+5.5%)
$530,500 + $104,800
$635,300
2018
$6,294 (+3.1%)
$477,000 + $104,700
$581,700
2017
$6,103 (+4.1%)
$450,000 + $98,800
$548,800
2016
$5,865 (+4.9%)
$420,600 + $94,800
$515,400
2015
$5,593 (−0.3%)
$393,100 + $88,600
$481,700
2014
$5,610 (+5.5%)
$362,400 + $100,500
$462,900
2013
$5,319 (+2.9%)
$362,400 + $100,500
$462,900
2012
$5,171 (−1.0%)
$362,400 + $100,500
$462,900
2011
$5,221 (+2.6%)
$367,200 + $111,800
$479,000
2010
$5,088 (+2.4%)
$374,700 + $114,100
$488,800
2009
$4,968
$382,300 + $116,500
$498,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,760
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
638650S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Living Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,760
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1760
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,643
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 79 Longfellow Rd, Newton MA 02462
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,760
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 638650S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
20/100 Car-Dependent59/100 Good transit29/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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