Only 1/2 mile fr Waban Ctr, this is a home that has a new adjusted price & makes it the best value in Waban!! A freshly painted interior has given the house a new modern look & a neutral palette is the perfect compliment to the HW floors that have been refinished to a rich dark sheen. You will see that the LR flows into a lge family room that is abundant w/light. The DR opens to a lovely deck & partially fenced, back yard that has a patio ideal for entertaining. A renovated kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances and adjacent half bath completes the main level. The 2nd flr has been expanded to include all 5 BRs and 2 full baths with plenty of storage. Might you need additional space for guests or an au pair? A phenomenal 3rd flr suite provides both privacy & luxury. The suite includes a full bath, walk-in closet and an additional sitting room/office space. Basement offers a finished room w/ new carpeting, full bath & access to a 1+ car garage.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
6,917 sq ftLot Size
$594Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Judy Korzenowski• Century 21 Commonwealth
Bought with Kevin Eagar• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Claim this home to receive a free report every month with insights on the changing estimate.
Earn from this home
Sell
$1,213,873
Est. take-home
List your home with Redfin and save $9,974
Rent
$5,737/mo
Redfin rental estimate
List your home for rent
Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
Provided by Redfin
Sale history for 174 Oliver Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71937620
Mar 18, 2016
Sold
$1,100,000
$327/sq ft
Feb 5, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 2, 2016
Price Changed
$1,129,900
$336/sq ft
Jan 22, 2016
Price Changed
$1,139,900
$339/sq ft
Dec 29, 2015
Relisted
—
Dec 27, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 17, 2015
Price Changed
$1,149,900
$342/sq ft
Dec 2, 2015
Listed
$1,175,000
$350/sq ft
MLS PIN #50281586
Jun 14, 1995
Sold
$290,000
$86/sq ft
May 12, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Apr 25, 1995
Listed
$299,000
$89/sq ft
WALK TO WABAN VILLAGE AND PUBLIC TRANS. ADORABLE THREE BEDROOM COLONIAL WITH BONUS FIRST FLOOR DEN. KITCHEN NEEDS SOME UPDATING. ONE CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, ANGIER ELEMENTARY, BROWN JR AND SOUTH HIGH.CALL JOAN AT X27O.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,873 (+3.8%)
$1,056,800 + $684,500
$1,741,300
2025
$16,252 (+3.4%)
$1,006,500 + $651,900
$1,658,400
2024
$15,715 (+3.8%)
$977,200 + $632,900
$1,610,100
2023
$15,140 (+15.5%)
$744,100 + $743,100
$1,487,200
2022
$13,110 (+3.6%)
$689,000 + $557,200
$1,246,200
2021
$12,651 (+3.1%)
$650,000 + $525,700
$1,175,700
2020
$12,274 (+2.9%)
$650,000 + $525,700
$1,175,700
2019
$11,929 (+3.1%)
$631,100 + $510,400
$1,141,500
2018
$11,573 (+5.8%)
$575,400 + $494,200
$1,069,600
2017
$10,939 (+4.6%)
$542,800 + $440,900
$983,700
2016
$10,462 (+4.9%)
$507,300 + $412,000
$919,300
2015
$9,975 (+0.4%)
$474,100 + $385,100
$859,200
2014
$9,931 (+5.5%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2013
$9,415 (+2.9%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2012
$9,153 (+3.8%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2011
$8,820 (+2.6%)
$439,600 + $369,600
$809,200
2010
$8,596 (+2.4%)
$448,600 + $377,100
$825,700
2009
$8,392
$457,800 + $384,800
$842,600
Tax history for 174 Oliver Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,873 (+3.8%)
$1,056,800 + $684,500
$1,741,300
2025
$16,252 (+3.4%)
$1,006,500 + $651,900
$1,658,400
2024
$15,715 (+3.8%)
$977,200 + $632,900
$1,610,100
2023
$15,140 (+15.5%)
$744,100 + $743,100
$1,487,200
2022
$13,110 (+3.6%)
$689,000 + $557,200
$1,246,200
2021
$12,651 (+3.1%)
$650,000 + $525,700
$1,175,700
2020
$12,274 (+2.9%)
$650,000 + $525,700
$1,175,700
2019
$11,929 (+3.1%)
$631,100 + $510,400
$1,141,500
2018
$11,573 (+5.8%)
$575,400 + $494,200
$1,069,600
2017
$10,939 (+4.6%)
$542,800 + $440,900
$983,700
2016
$10,462 (+4.9%)
$507,300 + $412,000
$919,300
2015
$9,975 (+0.4%)
$474,100 + $385,100
$859,200
2014
$9,931 (+5.5%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2013
$9,415 (+2.9%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2012
$9,153 (+3.8%)
$436,800 + $382,600
$819,400
2011
$8,820 (+2.6%)
$439,600 + $369,600
$809,200
2010
$8,596 (+2.4%)
$448,600 + $377,100
$825,700
2009
$8,392
$457,800 + $384,800
$842,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,154
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2469920S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 1
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Directions: Beacon to Chestnut. Chestnut to Oliver Rd Or Rte 9 to Chestnut St. North on Chestnut to Oliver Rd
UnparsedAddress: 174 Oliver Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,154
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2469920S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
10/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Local insights from Redfin agents
Comprising 13 distinct 'villages,' Newton remains a fiercely competitive Seller's market. With restrictive zoning, multiple T stops, and a suburban setting near Boston, this highly desirable, built-out city lacks new buildable land, ensuring new...