Off Market Apr 2025 for $1.2M

$1,218,141

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,505/mo

•

1,432

sq ft

79 Wheeler Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

******Sunday open house cancelled, offer accepted******On a coveted Newton Ctre street, equidistant to Newton Ctre & Highlands T & shops, this beautiful home, thoroughly updated by its current owners of 29 yrs, is well-designed for comfortable living & entertaining. Entry foyer leads to expansive living/entertaining spaces w/hardwood flrs & brilliant sunlight. The front-to-back living room w/fireplace is overlooking mature plantings & a private level backyard. Chef's kitchen w/custom cabinetry, granite counters & a large dining area w/gorgeous backyard views, opens into the formal dining room that accommodates an oversized table, to the enclosed porch/sunroom & to the fenced-in private serene yard, ideal for gatherings w/family & friends. Off the dining rm, an office/sitting rm has front & back windows.The renovated half-bath completes the 1st fl. The 2nd fl includes three generously-sized BRs w/large closets & a tastefully renovated full bathroom.

Single-familyProperty Type

1955Year Built

5,600 sq ftLot Size

$851Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Natasha Roberts • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Shuocen Yuan • Dreamega International Realty LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #73336800

Redfin Estimate

$1,218,141

$18K since sold in April 2025$77K since July

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This home's estimate is 1.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.20M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,780,000
A
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$884,325
B
4 beds2 baths1,296 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,005,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,709 sq ft
5 Olde Field Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD MAR 26, 2026
$1,450,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,840 sq ft
123 Walnut Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

+1.1% MoM

Median sale price

$2.2M

$174K MoM

Avg. days on market

21d

1 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 79 Wheeler Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73336800

Apr 15, 2025

Sold

$1,200,000

$838/sq ft

Feb 23, 2025

Contingent

—

Feb 20, 2025

Listed

$960,000

$670/sq ft

MLS PIN #50336814

Sep 19, 1996

Sold

$240,000

$168/sq ft

Jul 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jun 20, 1996

Listed

$259,900

$181/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 28, 1991

Sold

$210,000

$147/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,680 (+3.8%)

$895,800

2025

$8,360 (+3.4%)

2024

$8,084 (+4.0%)

2023

$7,770 (+4.5%)

$703,300 + $60,000

$763,300

2022

$7,436 (+3.6%)

$651,200 + $55,600

$706,800

2021

$7,175 (+3.1%)

$614,300 + $52,500

$666,800

2020

$6,961 (+2.9%)

$614,300 + $52,500

$666,800

2019

$6,765 (+3.3%)

$596,400 + $51,000

$647,400

2018

$6,546 (+3.1%)

$547,000 + $58,000

$605,000

2017

$6,347 (+4.5%)

$516,000 + $54,800

$570,800

2016

$6,071 (+4.9%)

$482,200 + $51,300

$533,500

2015

$5,789 (−0.3%)

$450,700 + $47,900

$498,600

2014

$5,808 (+5.5%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2013

$5,506 (+2.9%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2012

$5,353 (+2.9%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2011

$5,203 (+2.6%)

$421,000 + $56,300

$477,300

2010

$5,070 (+2.4%)

$429,600 + $57,400

$487,000

2009

$4,949

$438,400 + $58,500

$496,900

Tax history for 79 Wheeler Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,680 (+3.8%)

$895,800

2025

$8,360 (+3.4%)

2024

$8,084 (+4.0%)

2023

$7,770 (+4.5%)

$703,300 + $60,000

$763,300

2022

$7,436 (+3.6%)

$651,200 + $55,600

$706,800

2021

$7,175 (+3.1%)

$614,300 + $52,500

$666,800

2020

$6,961 (+2.9%)

$614,300 + $52,500

$666,800

2019

$6,765 (+3.3%)

$596,400 + $51,000

$647,400

2018

$6,546 (+3.1%)

$547,000 + $58,000

$605,000

2017

$6,347 (+4.5%)

$516,000 + $54,800

$570,800

2016

$6,071 (+4.9%)

$482,200 + $51,300

$533,500

2015

$5,789 (−0.3%)

$450,700 + $47,900

$498,600

2014

$5,808 (+5.5%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2013

$5,506 (+2.9%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2012

$5,353 (+2.9%)

$417,100 + $62,100

$479,200

2011

$5,203 (+2.6%)

$421,000 + $56,300

$477,300

2010

$5,070 (+2.4%)

$429,600 + $57,400

$487,000

2009

$4,949

$438,400 + $58,500

$496,900

*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

1.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,600

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,432

Year built

1955

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2043591S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Features

Green

Last updated by owner on Oct 3, 2025.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 7
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,432
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,443.98
Tax Year: 2025

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

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

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker Street to Wheeler Road
UnparsedAddress: 79 Wheeler Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,432
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 4
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 5,600 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2043591S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Green

Home facts updated by owner on Oct 3, 2025

Other

Listing Information
Exclusions: Living Room And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Are Excluded From The Sale
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.2mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 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

$1.16M – $1.40M

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
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16 Sharpe Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4168 Sq. Ft.	$2,310,405

Address	Redfin Estimate
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