Off Market Dec 2021 for $2.2M

$2,634,329

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $8,311/mo

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6,389

sq ft

8 Cottonwood Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Brimming with light and highly styled, this expansive property sits on a corner lot in the coveted South Side, near schools and offering nearly 6400 sqft of impeccable space! Enhanced over the years with multimedia upgrades for the entertainment enthusiast, the elegant first floor music room is wired for concert hall presentation from the Baby Grand Piano, while the lower level is complemented with a ten-seat custom designed Magnolia Home theater. Effortless hosting opportunities also include a separate entry into secondary full service kitchen with laundry room, previously used for housekeeping and chef services. This generous space can transform into perfect in-law suite for guests. Four finished levels, five generous bedrooms, game room and home office spaces, four full/two half baths, three car garage combine to bring you bountiful comforts from this single-owner exclusive property unlike any other. Convenient to Memorial-Spaulding, MS, NSHS, Longwood, Boston, and highway access.

Single-familyProperty Type

2003Year Built

10,177 sq ftLot Size

$412Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Michele Friedler Team • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Bought with Yong Cai • HMW Real Estate, LLC

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•Source:MLS PIN #72909148

Redfin Estimate

$2,634,329

$424K since sold in December 2021$53K since August

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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($2.70M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$2,760,000
A
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SOLD JUN 11, 2026
$2,800,000
B
5 beds6 baths6,352 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$1,800,000
C
5 beds3.5 baths3,800 sq ft
144 Wiswall Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$3,295,000
D
6 beds5.5 baths5,920 sq ft
119 Harwich Rd, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
SOLD MAY 27, 2026
$2,730,000
E
4 beds4.5 baths5,036 sq ft
29 Clifton Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$2,808,888
F
5 beds5.5 baths5,360 sq ft
112 Osborne Path, Newton, MA 02459

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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

99.4%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$2.0M

$56K MoM

Avg. days on market

26d

0 days MoM

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5 MoM

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Sale history for 8 Cottonwood Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72909148

Dec 20, 2021

Sold

$2,210,000

$346/sq ft

Oct 15, 2021

Listed

$2,250,000

$352/sq ft

MLS PIN #70190364

Jul 19, 2005

Sold

$1,337,500

$209/sq ft

Jun 24, 2005

Listing Removed

—

May 11, 2005

Listed

$1,445,000

$226/sq ft

Dramatic space and glorious architectural detail are the hallmark of this exquisitely crafted victorian. State of the art chef's granite kitchen/family room with fireplace, plus sep den or library. Wonderful master suite with romantic marble bath. Great 3rd floor retreat. Finished lower level with full bath offers au pair potential.4000+sq feet of living space on four levels. 3 car garage. Live life on a grand scale!

Public Records

Jun 18, 1991

Sold

$215,000

$34/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,990 (+3.8%)

$1,161,900 + $1,210,700

$2,372,600

2025

$22,144 (+3.4%)

$1,106,600 + $1,153,000

$2,259,600

2024

$21,411 (+3.1%)

$1,074,400 + $1,119,400

$2,193,800

2023

$20,765 (+4.5%)

$828,600 + $1,211,200

$2,039,800

2022

$19,869 (+3.6%)

$767,200 + $1,121,500

$1,888,700

2021

$19,172 (+3.1%)

$723,800 + $1,058,000

$1,781,800

2020

$18,602 (+2.9%)

$723,800 + $1,058,000

$1,781,800

2019

$18,077 (+0.7%)

$702,700 + $1,027,200

$1,729,900

2018

$17,946 (+3.1%)

$639,700 + $1,018,900

$1,658,600

2017

$17,399 (+4.6%)

$603,500 + $961,200

$1,564,700

2016

$16,641 (+4.9%)

$564,000 + $898,300

$1,462,300

2015

$15,866 (−0.2%)

$527,100 + $839,500

$1,366,600

2014

$15,905 (+5.5%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2013

$15,078 (+2.9%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2012

$14,658 (+2.2%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2011

$14,337 (+2.6%)

$496,100 + $819,200

$1,315,300

2010

$13,971 (+2.4%)

$506,200 + $835,900

$1,342,100

2009

$13,640

$516,500 + $853,000

$1,369,500

Tax history for 8 Cottonwood Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,990 (+3.8%)

$1,161,900 + $1,210,700

$2,372,600

2025

$22,144 (+3.4%)

$1,106,600 + $1,153,000

$2,259,600

2024

$21,411 (+3.1%)

$1,074,400 + $1,119,400

$2,193,800

2023

$20,765 (+4.5%)

$828,600 + $1,211,200

$2,039,800

2022

$19,869 (+3.6%)

$767,200 + $1,121,500

$1,888,700

2021

$19,172 (+3.1%)

$723,800 + $1,058,000

$1,781,800

2020

$18,602 (+2.9%)

$723,800 + $1,058,000

$1,781,800

2019

$18,077 (+0.7%)

$702,700 + $1,027,200

$1,729,900

2018

$17,946 (+3.1%)

$639,700 + $1,018,900

$1,658,600

2017

$17,399 (+4.6%)

$603,500 + $961,200

$1,564,700

2016

$16,641 (+4.9%)

$564,000 + $898,300

$1,462,300

2015

$15,866 (−0.2%)

$527,100 + $839,500

$1,366,600

2014

$15,905 (+5.5%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2013

$15,078 (+2.9%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2012

$14,658 (+2.2%)

$488,300 + $824,000

$1,312,300

2011

$14,337 (+2.6%)

$496,100 + $819,200

$1,315,300

2010

$13,971 (+2.4%)

$506,200 + $835,900

$1,342,100

2009

$13,640

$516,500 + $853,000

$1,369,500

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,019 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,686

Year built

2003

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1944652S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Covered Spaces: 3
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 345
Length: 15
Width: 23
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 340
Length: 20
Width: 17
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 210
Length: 15
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 144
Length: 12
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 165
Length: 15
Width: 11
Level: First

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Area: 195
Length: 15
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Area: 60
Length: 5
Width: 12
Level: Second

Bathroom #3 Information
Area: 45
Length: 9
Width: 5
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 340
Length: 20
Width: 17
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 361
Length: 19
Width: 19
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 285
Length: 19
Width: 15
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access, Radon Remediation System

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 15X8
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 15
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Game Room, Live-in Help Quarters, Media Room, Sitting Room, Mud Room, 1/4 Bath, Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,389
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Lead Paint: None

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Water Conservation: ET Irrigation Controller

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $19,172
Tax Year: 2022

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: Off Hartman Rd
UnparsedAddress: 8 Cottonwood Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,686
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1944652S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 11, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

10/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 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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$2.50M – $3.03M

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Home values near 8 Cottonwood Rd

Data from public records.

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15 Cottonwood Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2021 Sq. Ft.	$2,084,313
14 Cottonwood Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 6301 Sq. Ft.	$3,161,687

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Cottonwood Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$1,281,630
14 Cottonwood Rd, Newton Center, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4175 Sq. Ft.	$3,221,429

Address	Redfin Estimate
20 Cottonwood Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4340 Sq. Ft.	$2,901,387
31 Cottonwood Rd, Newton Center, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$1,253,442

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