Pending

$24,000,000

Est. $135,876/mo —

•

8,234

sq ft

85 Dudley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Three parcels totaling 14.97 acres with 225.06 feet of frontage on Dudley Road and 99.56 feet of frontage on Brandeis Road that present a unique opportunity for development, estate use, or conservation. The property is improved with a main house at 85 Dudley Road that was built in 1912 and renovated and expanded in 1995. The main house has 8,234 square feet of living area, six bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths, and seven fireplaces. There is a second house at 132 Brandeis Road that is currently rented. The house at 132 Brandeis Road was built in 1965 and features recent updates, 2,594 square feet of living area, three bedrooms, three full baths, and two fireplaces. Site elevation ranges from approximately 120 feet along Brandeis Road to 220 feet along Dudley Road. The site is wooded except for cleared yard areas surrounding the two houses. There are no known wetlands on the property. The property is being offered only in its entirety.

Single-familyProperty Type

1912Year Built

14.97 acresLot Size

$2,915Price/Sq.Ft.

15 spacesParking

Listed by John Boyle • LandVest, Inc.

Listed by Nicholas Pratt • LandVest, Inc.

Listing updated: May 1, 2026 at 09:24am

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•Source:MLS PIN #73183732

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$135,876 per month

Principal and interest$124,531

Property taxes

$8,146

HOA dues

Home insurance

$3,200

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Memorial Spaulding Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi

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Oak Hill Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi

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Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi

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About

Bowen-Thompsonville

Bowen-Thompsonville, located between Newton Corner and Nonantum, is a residential and commuter-friendly Newton neighborhood with leafy side streets and a Charles River edge. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Watertown Street at California Street, where corner markets, takeout counters, and everyday errands set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Community pillars include the historic Jackson Homestead & Museum, the Newton Free Library, and the Newton Theatre. Housing reads as classic Greater Boston: wood-frame colonials, tidy multifamilies, and pockets of mid-century apartments near main roads. River-adjacent paths and small parks shape an outdoorsy routine without leaving the city grid. MBTA stops and bus corridors thread through, keeping downtown Newton and Boston within practical reach.

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Market insights

85 Dudley Rd · $24,000,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 19 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 3% above list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $927,536. (96% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

19% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Open Parking Spaces: 15
Parking Spaces: 15
Parking Features: Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Virtural Tour Information
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Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 6
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 7

Appliances
Appliances: Gas Water Heater

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 20
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 8,234
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 6445
Below Grade Finished Area: 1789

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 14.97
Lot Features: Wooded
ViewYN: Has View
View: Scenic View(s)
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $97,747
Tax Year: 2023

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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

Electricity and solar

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Location

School Information
Elementary School: Memorial-Spauld
Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill
High School: Newton South

Location Information
Directions: Rte 9 E to Dudley Rd
UnparsedAddress: 85 Dudley Road, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 6.5
Finished Sq. Ft.: 5,432
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 5,432
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1912
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1460894S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: See Listing Broker.
StandardStatus: Pending

Sale and tax history for 85 Dudley Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73183732

Mar 10, 2024

Contingent

—

Nov 29, 2023

Listed

$24,000,000

$2,915/sq ft

MLS PIN #73183781

Mar 10, 2024

Contingent

—

Nov 29, 2023

Listed

$24,000,000

$2,915/sq ft

Three parcels totaling 14.97 acres with 225.06 feet of frontage on Dudley Road and 99.56 feet of frontage on Brandeis Road that present a unique opportunity for development, estate use, or conservation. The property is improved with a main house at 85 Dudley Road that was built in 1912 and renovated and expanded in 1995. The main house has 8,234 square feet of living area, 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, and 7 fireplaces. There is a second house at 132 Brandeis Road that is currently rented. The house at 132 Brandeis Road was built in 1965 and features recent updates, 2,594 square feet of living area, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 fireplaces. Site elevation ranges from approx. 120 feet along Brandeis Road to 220 feet along Dudley Road. The site is wooded except for cleared yard areas surrounding the 2 houses. There are no known wetlands on the property. Property is being offered only in its entirety. Property is also listed in single family listings under MLS 731837.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$40,772 (+3.8%)

$1,550,500 + $2,657,100

$4,207,600

2025

$39,271 (+3.4%)

$1,476,700 + $2,530,500

$4,007,200

2024

$37,971 (+1.9%)

$1,433,700 + $2,456,800

$3,890,500

2023

$37,259 (+4.5%)

$1,137,100 + $2,522,900

$3,660,000

2022

$35,651 (+3.6%)

$1,052,900 + $2,336,000

$3,388,900

2021

$34,401 (+3.1%)

$993,300 + $2,203,800

$3,197,100

2020

$33,378 (+2.9%)

$993,300 + $2,203,800

$3,197,100

2019

$32,437 (−1.5%)

$964,400 + $2,139,600

$3,104,000

2018

$32,920 (+3.1%)

$891,500 + $2,151,000

$3,042,500

2017

$31,918 (+4.6%)

$841,000 + $2,029,300

$2,870,300

2016

$30,527 (+4.9%)

$786,000 + $1,896,500

$2,682,500

2015

$29,106 (−1.7%)

$734,600 + $1,772,400

$2,507,000

2014

$29,606 (+5.5%)

$687,800 + $1,754,900

$2,442,700

2013

$28,067

$687,800 + $1,754,900

$2,442,700

2012

$950,500 + $1,549,500

$2,500,000

2011

$950,500 + $1,546,500

$2,497,000

2010

$969,900 + $1,578,100

$2,548,000

2009

$989,700 + $1,610,300

$2,600,000

Public record

Beds

Baths

6.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.9 Acres

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

5,432

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

5,432

Year built

1912

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1460894S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

54% 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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Sun exposure

86/ 100

Very good sunlight

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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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Redfin Estimate for 85 Dudley Rd

$24,070,313

$70K over list price of $24.0M

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Rental earnings

Est. $8,725 per month, based on comparable rentals

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