Rare gem in highly coveted Waban with top-rated schools and commuter access to Boston. Mid-century modern California Ranch offers spacious, one level living on exceptional .46 acre level lot. Features impressive bluestone portico, interior stone entryway, elegant foyer with dramatic coffered ceiling and sun splashed open living room lined with expansive glass and picture windows. French doors invite you to the glass enclosed sunroom overlooking private and professionally landscaped yard. Formal dining room, eat-in kitchen with generous cabinets and custom built-in desk area. Master bedroom has en suite bath,large walk-in closet/dressing room. Three more bedrooms and two more baths complete this floor plan. Custom finished lower level offers living/home office/au pair space and oversized wet bar, fireplace, full bath and separate entry. Central air, gas, french drain, irrigation and security system. Newly wired for whole house generator. A rare opportunity awaits by appointment only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.46 acresLot Size
$972Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kim Paterson• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Needham
Bought with Steven Wolberg• Oakland Properties, Inc.
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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 Gordon Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72018243
Jun 29, 2016
Sold
$1,600,000
$594/sq ft
Jun 7, 2016
Pending
—
Jun 6, 2016
Listed
$1,600,000
$594/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2000
Sold
$809,500
$300/sq ft
MLS PIN #30346416
Jan 31, 2000
Sold
$809,900
$301/sq ft
Nov 2, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Aug 15, 1999
Listed
$809,900
$301/sq ft
REDUCED PRICE! SPACIOUS L-SHAPED RANCH IN WABAN WITH HIGH CEILINGS, HARDWOOD FLRS,2 FOYERS, CENTRAL AIR,SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM. MOVE IN OR EXPAND FOR THAT MILLION DOLLAR LOOK THIS HOME RIGHTLY DESERVES.LEVEL LOT,GRT NEIGHBRHD,ZERVAS/O'HILL
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,534 (+3.8%)
$1,497,200 + $828,300
$2,325,500
2025
$21,705 (+3.4%)
$1,425,900 + $788,900
$2,214,800
2024
$20,987 (+4.8%)
$1,384,400 + $765,900
$2,150,300
2023
$20,034 (+4.5%)
$1,087,600 + $880,400
$1,968,000
2022
$19,170 (+3.6%)
$1,007,000 + $815,200
$1,822,200
2021
$18,498 (+3.1%)
$950,000 + $769,100
$1,719,100
2020
$17,947 (+2.9%)
$950,000 + $769,100
$1,719,100
2019
$17,441 (+15.3%)
$922,300 + $746,700
$1,669,000
2018
$15,133 (+3.1%)
$827,600 + $571,000
$1,398,600
2017
$14,672 (+19.2%)
$780,800 + $538,600
$1,319,400
2016
$12,304 (+4.9%)
$729,600 + $351,600
$1,081,200
2015
$11,732 (+1.5%)
$681,900 + $328,600
$1,010,500
2014
$11,553 (+5.5%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2013
$10,952 (+2.9%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2012
$10,647 (+4.7%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2011
$10,172 (+2.6%)
$618,200 + $315,000
$933,200
2010
$9,912 (+2.4%)
$630,800 + $321,400
$952,200
2009
$9,677
$643,700 + $327,900
$971,600
Tax history for 42 Gordon Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$22,534 (+3.8%)
$1,497,200 + $828,300
$2,325,500
2025
$21,705 (+3.4%)
$1,425,900 + $788,900
$2,214,800
2024
$20,987 (+4.8%)
$1,384,400 + $765,900
$2,150,300
2023
$20,034 (+4.5%)
$1,087,600 + $880,400
$1,968,000
2022
$19,170 (+3.6%)
$1,007,000 + $815,200
$1,822,200
2021
$18,498 (+3.1%)
$950,000 + $769,100
$1,719,100
2020
$17,947 (+2.9%)
$950,000 + $769,100
$1,719,100
2019
$17,441 (+15.3%)
$922,300 + $746,700
$1,669,000
2018
$15,133 (+3.1%)
$827,600 + $571,000
$1,398,600
2017
$14,672 (+19.2%)
$780,800 + $538,600
$1,319,400
2016
$12,304 (+4.9%)
$729,600 + $351,600
$1,081,200
2015
$11,732 (+1.5%)
$681,900 + $328,600
$1,010,500
2014
$11,553 (+5.5%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2013
$10,952 (+2.9%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2012
$10,647 (+4.7%)
$623,900 + $329,300
$953,200
2011
$10,172 (+2.6%)
$618,200 + $315,000
$933,200
2010
$9,912 (+2.4%)
$630,800 + $321,400
$952,200
2009
$9,677
$643,700 + $327,900
$971,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,844
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2458161S
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Wet Bar, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Entrance Foyer, Sun Room, Home Office, Great Room, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,694
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Beige
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Property AttachedYN: Yes
Security Features: Security System
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 95
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,304
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut Street to Gordon Road
UnparsedAddress: 42 Gordon Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,844
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2458161S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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