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51 Fairfield Street, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville
$1,225,000
Est. $7,480/month
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,625
Sq Ft
$467
Price/Sq Ft
0.18
Acres
1930
Year Built
17
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 4, 2019 • MLS# 72558812 Copied!

About this home

Much admired English Tudor located on the foothills of West Newton Hill. Built in 1930, this home offers rich period details together with many modern updates. The first floor features a living room with a beamed ceiling, fireplace and opens to the music nook. A formal dining room boasts wonderful natural wood wainscoting, and French doors. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite counters with a spacious eating area and access to a lovely patio with water feature. A bonus room, an office and half bathroom complete this level. On the second floor there is a spacious master bedroom with bathroom, two additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. A walk-up attic offers expansion potential. There is a two-car garage under and ample parking in the double-width driveway. Located in the Cabot School District and close to Newton North High School. Newtonville shops, restaurants and Commuter Rail are minutes away and there is easy access to major routes.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner HAMMARE ERIC
Mailing Address 51 FAIRFIELD ST, NEWTONVILLE, MA, 02460

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR2
Style Tudor

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,731,000
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $18,885
CPA Surcharge 2% ($356)
Estimated Annual Tax $19,241

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,110,800 $620,200 $1,731,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Oct 28, 2019 $1,225,000 73541/320

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Median Home Value $1,350,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $13,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.91/1000
CPA Surcharge 2%
County Middlesex
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1930
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,625 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,199,000
Final Sale Price: $1,225,000
Difference: +$26,000 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
17
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $457
Sale $/sq ft: $467
This property sold for $467 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 17 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$467/sq ft
Area Average
$865/sq ft
Difference
46.0%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1930
Living Area 2,625 sq ft
Lot Size 0.18 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Tudor
Roof Slate
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $13,031
Assessed Value $1,247,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Bonus Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor
Year Built: 1930
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Newtonville

51 Fairfield Street, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Fessenden School
1.0 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Learning Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Jackson School
1.2 mi
Grades K-06
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.8 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.7 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.6 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.7 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.3 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 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
2.5 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Market Insights

36.7%
Price Range
18
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73513016
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Currently Listed
May 5, 2026
$1,895,000
MLS #73513016 - Active
Sold
Oct 28, 2019
$1,225,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 18
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Listed for Sale
Sep 4, 2019
$1,199,000
Original listing
Agent: McAuliffe Vaghar Partnership Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 5, 2026 Sold $1,895,000
Sep 4, 2019 New Listing Added $1,199,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
17 days
Price per Sq Ft
$467

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2019 $13,031 $1,247,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,031
Tax Year 2019
Assessed Value
$1,247,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent McAuliffe Vaghar Partnership
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Agent MLS ID TM300373
Office MLS ID BB2430
Listing Data Updated Oct 28, 2019 3:59 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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