OFF MARKET

Off Market Nov 2016 for $1.7M

$2,856,510

•

6,055

sq ft

96 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 02459

About this home

Beautifully sited and surrounded by lush grounds with over a half acre of land which includes a massive backyard, basketball court, and a 60-foot pitching mound. This wonderful house offers incredible living space throughout with modern and formal style. 5 nice size bedrooms with hardwood floors and recessed lights. Elegant, Luxurious, and Very Private Master Suite with Cathedral Ceilings and Romantic Balcony overlooking a breathtaking landscape. Great lower level offers all you need for yourself, your family, and guests comfort. Dream location! Desirable Newton South!

Single-familyProperty Type

1964Year Built

0.62 acresLot Size

$472Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gizela Grossman • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with Christopher Buono • Premier Property Solutions

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•Source:MLS PIN #72004076

Redfin Estimate

$2,856,510

$1.1M since sold in November 2016$19K since July

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This home's estimate is 34.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.12M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 8, 2026
$2,980,000
A
6 beds5 baths6,094 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$1,821,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,515 sq ft
19 Sutcliffe Park, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$2,400,000
C
5 beds5 baths5,994 sq ft
71 Farina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,925,000
D
4 beds4 baths3,453 sq ft
6 Melina Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$1,810,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,463 sq ft
303 Upland Ave, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 29, 2026
$1,810,000
F
5 beds3.5 baths4,515 sq ft
41 Juniper, Newton, MA 02459

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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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Sale history for 96 Rachel Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72004076

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

$1,750,000

$289/sq ft

Aug 28, 2016

Pending

—

Jun 9, 2016

Price Changed

$1,799,000

$297/sq ft

May 12, 2016

Listed

$1,899,000

$314/sq ft

MLS PIN #70140759

Jul 25, 2005

Sold

$1,375,000

$227/sq ft

Apr 26, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Feb 1, 2005

Listed

$1,475,000

$244/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$925,300

2025

$22,098 (+3.4%)

$1,348,600 + $906,300

$2,254,900

2024

$21,367 (+2.9%)

$1,309,300 + $879,900

$2,189,200

2023

$20,761 (+4.5%)

$1,047,400 + $992,000

$2,039,400

2022

$19,865 (+3.6%)

$969,800 + $918,500

$1,888,300

2021

$19,168 (+3.1%)

$914,900 + $866,500

$1,781,400

2020

$18,598 (+4.9%)

$914,900 + $866,500

$1,781,400

2019

$17,733 (+2.1%)

$888,300 + $808,600

$1,696,900

2018

$17,369 (+3.1%)

$797,100 + $808,200

$1,605,300

2017

$16,840 (+4.6%)

$752,000 + $762,400

$1,514,400

2016

$16,106 (+4.9%)

$702,800 + $712,500

$1,415,300

2015

$15,357 (−0.9%)

$656,800 + $665,900

$1,322,700

2014

$15,489 (+5.5%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2013

$14,684 (+2.9%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2012

$14,275 (+1.7%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2011

$14,040 (+2.6%)

$599,500 + $688,600

$1,288,100

2010

$13,683 (+2.4%)

$611,700 + $702,700

$1,314,400

2009

$13,358

$624,200 + $717,000

$1,341,200

Tax history for 96 Rachel Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$925,300

2025

$22,098 (+3.4%)

$1,348,600 + $906,300

$2,254,900

2024

$21,367 (+2.9%)

$1,309,300 + $879,900

$2,189,200

2023

$20,761 (+4.5%)

$1,047,400 + $992,000

$2,039,400

2022

$19,865 (+3.6%)

$969,800 + $918,500

$1,888,300

2021

$19,168 (+3.1%)

$914,900 + $866,500

$1,781,400

2020

$18,598 (+4.9%)

$914,900 + $866,500

$1,781,400

2019

$17,733 (+2.1%)

$888,300 + $808,600

$1,696,900

2018

$17,369 (+3.1%)

$797,100 + $808,200

$1,605,300

2017

$16,840 (+4.6%)

$752,000 + $762,400

$1,514,400

2016

$16,106 (+4.9%)

$702,800 + $712,500

$1,415,300

2015

$15,357 (−0.9%)

$656,800 + $665,900

$1,322,700

2014

$15,489 (+5.5%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2013

$14,684 (+2.9%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2012

$14,275 (+1.7%)

$605,000 + $673,000

$1,278,000

2011

$14,040 (+2.6%)

$599,500 + $688,600

$1,288,100

2010

$13,683 (+2.4%)

$611,700 + $702,700

$1,314,400

2009

$13,358

$624,200 + $717,000

$1,341,200

*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

1.1 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

—

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

707925

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
# of Covered Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 264
Length: 22
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 14
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

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

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

Living Room Information
Area: 416
Length: 32
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Family Room Information
Area: 312
Length: 24
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wet Bar

Dining Room Information
Area: 224
Length: 16
Width: 14
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 14
Window Features: Window(s) - Picture
Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Great Room, Bedroom, Office, Play Room, Bonus Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,055
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Deck, Balcony

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.62
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $16,106
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Dedham St to Rachel Road
UnparsedAddress: 96 Rachel Rd, Newton MA 02459

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 707925

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

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Transit

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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 97° expected this year, 15 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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$2.71M – $3.29M

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Home values near 96 Rachel Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
109 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2434 Sq. Ft.	$2,194,096
110 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2358 Sq. Ft.	$2,045,306

Address	Redfin Estimate
121 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4665 Sq. Ft.	$2,643,384
84 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$2,251,501

Address	Redfin Estimate
120 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1868 Sq. Ft.	$1,935,085
74 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 6.5 Baths \| 9175 Sq. Ft.	$5,888,353

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