Off Market Aug 2005 for $829K

$1,452,267

•

1,903

sq ft

81 Elmhurst Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Desirable Hunnewell Hill. Sunny 1920's Colonial on professionally landscaped lot. Classic detail including deep moldings, bow windows and elegant fireplace mantle. Large updated eat-in kitchen with Viking stove. Gleaming hardwood floors, generous proportions. French doors from dining room to private patio. Pretty sunroom off living room. Updated family bath. Short walk to Underwood and Bigelow schools, express bus, Mass Pike.

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

6,032 sq ftLot Size

$763Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Eileen Martin • Hammond Residential R. E.

Bought with Maureen Walsh • Hammond Residential R. E.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70206832

Redfin Estimate

$1,452,267

$623K since sold in August 2005$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 46.6% higher than the average sale price ($991K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,175,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,740 sq ft
68 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$1,300,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,877 sq ft
106 Waverley Ave, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD JUN 2, 2026
$905,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,906 sq ft
21 Upcrest Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$875,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,546 sq ft
4 Remick Ter, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD MAR 12, 2026
$865,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,480 sq ft
69 Presentation Rd, Brighton, MA 02135
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$825,000
F
3 beds1 bath2,434 sq ft
312 Charles River Rd, Watertown, MA 02472

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

101.1%

0.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.5M

$53K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

New listings for sale

$1,195,000
4 beds2 baths2,796 sq ft
227-229 Tremont St, Newton, MA 02458
3D & VIDEO TOUR
$2,325,000
5 beds4 baths3,519 sq ft
579 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
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Sale history for 81 Elmhurst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,219 (+3.4%)

$958,500 + $288,300

$1,246,800

2024

$11,814 (+5.4%)

$930,600 + $279,900

$1,210,500

2023

$11,208 (+4.5%)

$704,700 + $396,300

$1,101,000

2022

$10,724 (+3.6%)

$652,500 + $366,900

$1,019,400

2021

$10,348 (+3.1%)

$615,600 + $346,100

$961,700

2020

$10,040 (+2.9%)

$615,600 + $346,100

$961,700

2019

$9,757 (+5.3%)

$597,700 + $336,000

$933,700

2018

$9,264 (+3.1%)

$540,600 + $315,600

$856,200

2017

$8,982 (+4.6%)

$510,000 + $297,700

$807,700

2016

$8,591 (+4.9%)

$476,600 + $278,300

$754,900

2015

$8,191 (+0.7%)

$445,400 + $260,100

$705,500

2014

$8,131 (+5.5%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2013

$7,709 (+2.9%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2012

$7,494 (+4.1%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2011

$7,201 (+2.6%)

$409,600 + $251,000

$660,600

2010

$7,017 (+2.4%)

$418,000 + $256,100

$674,100

2009

$6,851

$426,500 + $261,400

$687,900

Tax history for 81 Elmhurst Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,219 (+3.4%)

$958,500 + $288,300

$1,246,800

2024

$11,814 (+5.4%)

$930,600 + $279,900

$1,210,500

2023

$11,208 (+4.5%)

$704,700 + $396,300

$1,101,000

2022

$10,724 (+3.6%)

$652,500 + $366,900

$1,019,400

2021

$10,348 (+3.1%)

$615,600 + $346,100

$961,700

2020

$10,040 (+2.9%)

$615,600 + $346,100

$961,700

2019

$9,757 (+5.3%)

$597,700 + $336,000

$933,700

2018

$9,264 (+3.1%)

$540,600 + $315,600

$856,200

2017

$8,982 (+4.6%)

$510,000 + $297,700

$807,700

2016

$8,591 (+4.9%)

$476,600 + $278,300

$754,900

2015

$8,191 (+0.7%)

$445,400 + $260,100

$705,500

2014

$8,131 (+5.5%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2013

$7,709 (+2.9%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2012

$7,494 (+4.1%)

$408,000 + $262,900

$670,900

2011

$7,201 (+2.6%)

$409,600 + $251,000

$660,600

2010

$7,017 (+2.4%)

$418,000 + $256,100

$674,100

2009

$6,851

$426,500 + $261,400

$687,900

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

6,098 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,903

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

702100

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: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Tandem

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full

Living Room Information
Area: 247
Length: 13
Width: 19
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Dining Room Information
Area: 182
Length: 13
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 260
Length: 13
Width: 20
Level: First
Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,903
Foundation Area: 875
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Sand

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Frontage Length: 55
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,069.09
Tax Year: 2005

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas

Location

Location Information
Directions: Between Hunnewell and Washington
UnparsedAddress: 81 Elmhurst Road, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Sidewalks

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,903
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 702100

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Underwood Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

9/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi

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

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

59% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Newton, MA • 02458

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.38M – $1.67M

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Home values near 81 Elmhurst Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
71 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2403 Sq. Ft.	$1,461,285
74 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2844 Sq. Ft.	$1,915,571

Address	Redfin Estimate
75 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$1,356,417
87 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$1,287,247

Address	Redfin Estimate
87 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1839 Sq. Ft.	$1,275,509
71 Elmhurst Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2403 Sq. Ft.	$1,484,429

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