OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2023 for $1.6M

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3,805

sq ft

81-83 Athelstane Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

2 FAMILY HOME perfect for investment/owner occupant in PRIME NEWTON CENTRE location; adjacent to Weeks Park with 11.1 bountiful acres ,multi-purpose athletic fields & tennis courts. Close proximity to Newton Centre & Newton Highlands both w/ fine shops, restaurants & T stops. Excellent commuter location via Rte 9 & 128. With a multitude of windows throughout, this home is bright & sunny w/ gleaming hardwood floors & period detail, from custom built-in cabinetry, to pantries, mudroom areas & fireplaces in each unit. Each unit offers 2 BR, 1 BA, LR, DR & Kitchen with the upper unit boasting a quaint additional office/library/bonus room with many windows illuminating this special space. The 1st FL unit has a screened in porch & the 2nd FL unit has a renovated deck w/ composite decking both flanked by unique exposed brick on the exterior ,adding charm to these private outdoor spaces. There is an incredible flat yard perfect for entertaining & a detached 2 car garage & ample parking. A GEM

Multi-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

8,400 sq ftLot Size

$427Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Alison Klein • RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Bought with Alison Klein • RE/MAX Preferred Properties

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•Source:MLS PIN #73130540

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Market trends in 02459, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

0.9% MoM

Median sale price

$1.8M

$221K MoM

Avg. days on market

36d

10 days MoM

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Sale history for 81-83 Athelstane Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,818 (+20.0%)

$891,900 + $416,100

$1,308,000

2024

$10,679 (+4.6%)

$865,900 + $228,300

$1,094,200

2023

$10,212 (+4.5%)

$700,500 + $302,600

$1,003,100

2022

$9,771 (+6.6%)

$648,600 + $280,200

$928,800

2021

$9,169 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $257,100

$852,100

2020

$8,896 (+6.9%)

$595,000 + $257,100

$852,100

2019

$8,322 (+0.6%)

$556,100 + $240,300

$796,400

2018

$8,273 (+6.1%)

$522,800 + $241,800

$764,600

2017

$7,801 (+6.5%)

$479,600 + $221,900

$701,500

2016

$7,324 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $203,600

$643,600

2015

$6,983 (+0.3%)

$411,200 + $190,300

$601,500

2014

$6,964 (+5.5%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2013

$6,602 (+2.9%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2012

$6,418 (+0.5%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2011

$6,385 (+2.6%)

$390,100 + $195,700

$585,800

2010

$6,223 (−0.7%)

$398,100 + $199,700

$597,800

2009

$6,268

$419,100 + $210,200

$629,300

Tax history for 81-83 Athelstane Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,818 (+20.0%)

$891,900 + $416,100

$1,308,000

2024

$10,679 (+4.6%)

$865,900 + $228,300

$1,094,200

2023

$10,212 (+4.5%)

$700,500 + $302,600

$1,003,100

2022

$9,771 (+6.6%)

$648,600 + $280,200

$928,800

2021

$9,169 (+3.1%)

$595,000 + $257,100

$852,100

2020

$8,896 (+6.9%)

$595,000 + $257,100

$852,100

2019

$8,322 (+0.6%)

$556,100 + $240,300

$796,400

2018

$8,273 (+6.1%)

$522,800 + $241,800

$764,600

2017

$7,801 (+6.5%)

$479,600 + $221,900

$701,500

2016

$7,324 (+4.9%)

$440,000 + $203,600

$643,600

2015

$6,983 (+0.3%)

$411,200 + $190,300

$601,500

2014

$6,964 (+5.5%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2013

$6,602 (+2.9%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2012

$6,418 (+0.5%)

$378,000 + $196,600

$574,600

2011

$6,385 (+2.6%)

$390,100 + $195,700

$585,800

2010

$6,223 (−0.7%)

$398,100 + $199,700

$597,800

2009

$6,268

$419,100 + $210,200

$629,300

*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

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,382

Year built

1932

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

698937

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Concrete, Unfinished

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 13
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,805
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Cream

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Balcony/Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Lot Features: Cleared, Level, Sloped

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $10,212
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 60 Amps/Less

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker to Athelstane. Clark to Athelstane.
UnparsedAddress: 81-83 Athelstane Road, Newton MA 02459

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

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,382
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1932
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 698937

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Bowen

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

8/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 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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Home values near 81-83 Athelstane Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Athelstane Road Unit 71, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$950,968
80 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2164 Sq. Ft.	$1,365,300

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Athelstane Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2863 Sq. Ft.	$1,638,743
73 Athelstane Road Unit 73, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1310 Sq. Ft.	$923,764

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Athelstane Road Unit 87, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2758 Sq. Ft.	—
71 Athelstane Road Unit 1, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1362 Sq. Ft.	$924,303

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Sale history for 81-83 Athelstane Rd

Tax history for 81-83 Athelstane Rd

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Property details

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