Waban. 9 room, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, 1 car garage. Complete rehab. Everything new, walls, floors, roof, electric, heat, central air, awesome kitchen w/granite, stainless with sliders to deck, fireplaced living room with recessed light and sliders to deck, den with cathedral ceilings and skylights, master bedroom with walk-in closet and master bath, finshed lower level with oversized windows.
Single-familyProperty Type
1937Year Built
6,999 sq ftLot Size
$773Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by LaBranche Team• Prudential Edna Kranz Realty
Bought with Elizabeth Andres Miner• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
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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
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Sale history for 42 Amherst Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71397420
Jul 18, 2012
Sold
$880,000
$367/sq ft
Jun 16, 2012
Contingent
—
Jun 15, 2012
Listed
$869,999
$362/sq ft
MLS PIN #71208475
Mar 16, 2012
Sold
$500,000
$208/sq ft
Jan 14, 2012
Contingent
—
Jan 11, 2012
Price Changed
$559,000
$233/sq ft
Jan 9, 2012
Relisted
—
Dec 18, 2011
Contingent
—
Oct 11, 2011
Price Changed
$625,000
$260/sq ft
Jun 7, 2011
Price Changed
$659,000
$275/sq ft
Apr 27, 2011
Price Changed
$689,000
$287/sq ft
Mar 31, 2011
Listed
$709,000
$295/sq ft
+11
MAJOR PRICE CHANGE!! BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS!! BRING OFFERS!! MOTIVATED SELLER! - Sunny Colonial - gracious fireplaced living room - formal dining room with built in china cabinet. Original kitchen has a breakfast area and access to the yard. The second floor consists of a large master bedroom, 2 other bedrooms and an office. The windows have been replaced & there is expansion possibility in the walk up attic.. Great location in the much desired Village of Waban! Angier School!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,332 (+3.8%)
$1,112,400 + $573,100
$1,685,500
2025
$15,731 (+8.5%)
$1,059,400 + $545,800
$1,605,200
2024
$14,500 (+9.5%)
$1,028,500 + $457,200
$1,485,700
2023
$13,240 (+4.5%)
$783,500 + $517,100
$1,300,600
2022
$12,669 (+3.6%)
$725,500 + $478,800
$1,204,300
2021
$12,224 (+3.1%)
$684,400 + $451,700
$1,136,100
2020
$11,861 (+2.9%)
$684,400 + $451,700
$1,136,100
2019
$11,526 (+4.0%)
$664,500 + $438,500
$1,103,000
2018
$11,082 (+3.1%)
$605,700 + $418,500
$1,024,200
2017
$10,744 (+4.6%)
$571,400 + $394,800
$966,200
2016
$10,276 (+4.9%)
$534,000 + $369,000
$903,000
2015
$9,798 (+0.5%)
$499,100 + $344,800
$843,900
2014
$9,751 (+67.3%)
$460,000 + $344,500
$804,500
2013
$5,828 (−7.4%)
$394,200 + $113,000
$507,200
2012
$6,294 (+2.2%)
$438,100 + $125,400
$563,500
2011
$6,160 (+2.6%)
$440,900 + $124,200
$565,100
2010
$6,002 (+2.4%)
$449,900 + $126,700
$576,600
2009
$5,860
$459,100 + $129,300
$588,400
Tax history for 42 Amherst Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$16,332 (+3.8%)
$1,112,400 + $573,100
$1,685,500
2025
$15,731 (+8.5%)
$1,059,400 + $545,800
$1,605,200
2024
$14,500 (+9.5%)
$1,028,500 + $457,200
$1,485,700
2023
$13,240 (+4.5%)
$783,500 + $517,100
$1,300,600
2022
$12,669 (+3.6%)
$725,500 + $478,800
$1,204,300
2021
$12,224 (+3.1%)
$684,400 + $451,700
$1,136,100
2020
$11,861 (+2.9%)
$684,400 + $451,700
$1,136,100
2019
$11,526 (+4.0%)
$664,500 + $438,500
$1,103,000
2018
$11,082 (+3.1%)
$605,700 + $418,500
$1,024,200
2017
$10,744 (+4.6%)
$571,400 + $394,800
$966,200
2016
$10,276 (+4.9%)
$534,000 + $369,000
$903,000
2015
$9,798 (+0.5%)
$499,100 + $344,800
$843,900
2014
$9,751 (+67.3%)
$460,000 + $344,500
$804,500
2013
$5,828 (−7.4%)
$394,200 + $113,000
$507,200
2012
$6,294 (+2.2%)
$438,100 + $125,400
$563,500
2011
$6,160 (+2.6%)
$440,900 + $124,200
$565,100
2010
$6,002 (+2.4%)
$449,900 + $126,700
$576,600
2009
$5,860
$459,100 + $129,300
$588,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,380
Year built
1937
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3091672S
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 110 Volts
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Off Chestnut Street
UnparsedAddress: 42 Amherst Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1937
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3091672S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
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
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