OFF MARKET

Off Market Sep 2020 for $1.2M

$1,698,603

•

2,550

sq ft

97 Walnut Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Fantastic Newton Highlands Colonial that's much more than meets the eye. Nicely renovated & expanded, for today's lifestyle. 5 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms on 4 levels of living space. The open concept kitchen, dining & family area is the heart of the home. Entertain groups large or small, with easy access to the deck, back yard & garage. Kitchen features granite counters, island with bar stools, double wall oven, pantry & built-ins. An arched entryway leads to a formal living room with fireplace. A half bathroom completes the floor. 2nd floor features a luxurious master suite, 2 additional bedrooms, shared full bathroom & linen closet. 3rd floor boasts a den with skylights, 2 bedrooms & a full bathroom. Basement has a large playroom, fireplace, cedar closet & plentiful storage. Serene street & level lot near Countryside Elementary School. Minutes to playgrounds, shops, restaurants, Green Line, Needham Street, Chestnut Hill, Newton Center, Routes 9/128/Mass Pike. Welcome home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1935Year Built

7,247 sq ftLot Size

$666Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Bought with The Varano Realty Group • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #72666815

Redfin Estimate

$1,698,603

$499K since sold in September 2020$8,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 21.3% higher than the average sale price ($1.40M) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$1,325,000
A
5 beds3 baths2,440 sq ft
125 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$1,844,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,664 sq ft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
D
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,350,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,244 sq ft
56 Daniel St, Newton, MA 02459

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.6%

+1.4% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 97 Walnut Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,612 (+3.8%)

$939,600 + $465,100

$1,404,700

2025

$13,110 (+3.4%)

$894,900 + $442,900

$1,337,800

2024

$12,676 (+4.9%)

$868,800 + $430,000

$1,298,800

2023

$12,088 (+4.5%)

$661,500 + $525,900

$1,187,400

2022

$11,566 (+21.6%)

$612,500 + $486,900

$1,099,400

2021

$9,515 (+3.1%)

$577,800 + $306,500

$884,300

2020

$9,232 (+2.9%)

$577,800 + $306,500

$884,300

2019

$8,971 (+3.6%)

$561,000 + $297,500

$858,500

2018

$8,658 (+3.1%)

$509,200 + $291,000

$800,200

2017

$8,394 (+4.5%)

$480,400 + $274,500

$754,900

2016

$8,029 (+4.9%)

$449,000 + $256,500

$705,500

2015

$7,654 (+6.6%)

$419,600 + $239,700

$659,300

2014

$7,179 (+5.5%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2013

$6,806 (+2.9%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2012

$6,616 (+3.4%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2011

$6,397 (+2.6%)

$390,400 + $196,500

$586,900

2010

$6,235 (+2.4%)

$398,400 + $200,500

$598,900

2009

$6,087

$406,500 + $204,600

$611,100

Tax history for 97 Walnut Hill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$13,612 (+3.8%)

$939,600 + $465,100

$1,404,700

2025

$13,110 (+3.4%)

$894,900 + $442,900

$1,337,800

2024

$12,676 (+4.9%)

$868,800 + $430,000

$1,298,800

2023

$12,088 (+4.5%)

$661,500 + $525,900

$1,187,400

2022

$11,566 (+21.6%)

$612,500 + $486,900

$1,099,400

2021

$9,515 (+3.1%)

$577,800 + $306,500

$884,300

2020

$9,232 (+2.9%)

$577,800 + $306,500

$884,300

2019

$8,971 (+3.6%)

$561,000 + $297,500

$858,500

2018

$8,658 (+3.1%)

$509,200 + $291,000

$800,200

2017

$8,394 (+4.5%)

$480,400 + $274,500

$754,900

2016

$8,029 (+4.9%)

$449,000 + $256,500

$705,500

2015

$7,654 (+6.6%)

$419,600 + $239,700

$659,300

2014

$7,179 (+5.5%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2013

$6,806 (+2.9%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2012

$6,616 (+3.4%)

$385,900 + $206,400

$592,300

2011

$6,397 (+2.6%)

$390,400 + $196,500

$586,900

2010

$6,235 (+2.4%)

$398,400 + $200,500

$598,900

2009

$6,087

$406,500 + $204,600

$611,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,709

Year built

1935

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2730452S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Jan 22, 2025 • Final

Building permit - insulation application

Perform residential weatherization and air sealing. Install fiberglass batting, thermal barrier polyiso, and dense pack cellulose insulation in various areas including kneewalls, gable walls, rim joists, and overhangs. No structural changes are included.

Remodel

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 3
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 225
Length: 15
Width: 15
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 216
Length: 18
Width: 12
Level: Second
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 132
Length: 12
Width: 11
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 120
Length: 12
Width: 10
Level: Third
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom #5 Information
Area: 108
Length: 12
Width: 9
Level: Third
Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Overhead

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead

Living Room Information
Area: 240
Length: 20
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Area: 208
Length: 16
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Area: 156
Length: 13
Width: 12
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood

Kitchen Information
Area: 153
Length: 17
Width: 9
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant

Basement Information
Basement: Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Skylight(s), Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cedar Closet(s), Closet, Den, Bathroom, Play Room

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,550
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Beige

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
Exterior Features: Deck - Composite

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,232
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Parker St to Kendall St to Walnut Hill OR Woodcliff to Walnut Hill Road. Near Countryside Elementary
UnparsedAddress: 97 Walnut Hill Rd, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,709
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2730452S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi

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

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

58% 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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$1.61M – $1.95M

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