FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
26-28 Wessex Rd # 28, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$706,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$679,000
Final Sale Price:
$706,000
Difference:
+$27,000 (+4.0%)
Performance Metrics
104.0%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$365
Sale $/sq ft:
$380
This property sold for $380 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 4.0% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
OPEN HOUSE 3/5 & 3/6, SAT & SUN from 1-2 * LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Delightful & DELEADED 9 RM, 3BR, 1.5BA w/ 1860 SF brick townhouse condex in sough after Newton Center. Updated eat-in maple kitchen w/ granite countertop that leads to a cozy play room w/ rows of windows overlooking the huge common level backyard. Large & inviting living room w/ fireplace. Formal dining room. 2nd flr offers 3 good size bedrooms plus an additional room that could be used as an office or nursery. Finished Family Room in lower level w/ another fireplace. Pet friendly & cozy 2 unit association that feels like you are living in a single family with only one neighboring wall. Walk to T, desirable Ward School, park, and the center shops and restaurants. Updated gas heating systems & hot water heaters in 2001. Replacement windows. Total 2 parking spaces: 1 car garage plus an additional parking space next to the garage. Close to Mass Pike, Rt 9 & Boston College. Offers to be reviewed by 3/9 WED at 7PM.
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Price & Status History
Market Insights
46.8%
Price Range
8
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73593133
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Oct 21, 2026
$949,000
MLS #73593133 - Active
Sold
May 6, 2016
$706,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Sold
May 6, 2016
$706,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 8
Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2016
$679,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Ye
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listed for Sale
Mar 4, 2016
$679,000
Original listing
Agent: Jessica Ye
Office: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Previous Transaction - MLS #70749066
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 18, 2008
$505,000
MLS #70749066
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $949,000 | - | - | MLS #73593133 - Active |
| 05/06/2016 | ✓ Sold | $706,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 05/06/2016 | ✓ Sold | $706,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/04/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $679,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 03/04/2016 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $679,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 07/18/2008 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $505,000 | - | - | MLS #70749066 |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $6,798 | $585,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$6,798
Tax Year 2015
HOA Fee
$250
Monthly
Assessed Value
$585,500
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condex
Year Built
1947
Living Area
1,860 sq ft
Lot Size
0.22 acres
Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
9
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Y
Laundry
In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Features
Closet, Play Room, Office
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Common, Driveway, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$6,798
Assessed Value
$585,500
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$250 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Common Driveway With House Next Door. This Is A 2 Unit Association That Just Split Their Expenses As Due, There Are No Monthly Condo Fees, Yearly Expense For This Unit Is Approx. $3000/year (51% Of $1961 For Master Insurance, 50% Of $2000 For Snow Removal, 50% Of $2000 For Landscaping).
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse","Rowhouse","Half-Duplex"]
Unit/Building
28
Sq Ft Source
Other
Sq Ft Disclosures
Living area includes approx. 270 SF Family Room in Lower Level and is approximated.
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
8 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condex
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,860 sq ft
Total Rooms
9
Stories
3
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (3)
BRBedroom (3)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Closet, Play Room, Office
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
In Basement, In Unit, Washer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1947
Effective Year (Renovated):
2008
Structure Type:
Townhouse, Rowhouse, Half-Duplex
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
3
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
2
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Detached, Deeded, Off Street, Common, Driveway, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other
Nearby Schools
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.3%
Low
0.3%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
5.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Newton Country Day School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.3 mi
Grades K-06
Chestnut Hill School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.1 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.3 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.2 mi
|
#22 of 352
|
Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.8 mi
|
#13 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.9 mi
|
#25 of 352
|
Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.0 mi
|
#2 of 352
|
Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.0 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
1.7 mi
|
#6 of 346
|
Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Newton Center
26-28 Wessex Rd # 28, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Jessica Ye
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Office Phone
617-497-8900
Agent MLS ID
K8000931
Office MLS ID
BB5474
Listing Data Updated
May 12, 2016 12:44 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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