26-28 Wessex Rd # 28, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$505,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,810
Sq Ft
$279
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1947
Year Built
1
Garage Space
Condominium
Type
68
Days on Market
Sold 2008 Listed Apr 23, 2008 • MLS# 70749066 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $569,000
Final Sale Price: $505,000
Difference: $64,000 (-11.2%)
Performance Metrics
88.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
68
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $314
Sale $/sq ft: $279
This property sold for $279 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 11.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 68 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$279/sq ft
Area Median
$434/sq ft
Difference
35.6%

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

About this home

DUPLEX,FEELS LIKE A SINGLE,Extremely well maintained in,hip roof,brick, family ,3 good sized bedrooms,bonus small office/computer room, 1.5 baths ,full bath renovated( 2005), Renovated Kitchen w/ Granite counters 2005, large family room off kitchen, finished playroom in lower level,furnace and hot water heater (2001)level fenced back yard and 1 car garage parking with 1 add'l outdoor space. great neighborhood, dead end appro 1/2 mile walk to T.NOT YET ASSESSED BY THE CITY AS CONDO

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

46.8%
Price Range
69
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73593133
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 21, 2026
$949,000
MLS #73593133 - Active
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Sold
Jul 18, 2008
$505,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 69
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Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2008
$529,000
Original listing
Agent: Tina Sachs Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2008 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2008
HOA Fee
$150
Per month
Assessed Value
$0

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1947
Living Area 1,810 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Stories 2
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Cooling None
Flooring Carpet, Concrete
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Walk-in Closet(s), Play Room

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Deeded, Off Street
Total Spaces 2
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water, City/town Sewer
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $150
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Owner-Occupied Units 1
Pets No
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Small Amount Of Asbestos On 2 Pipes In Basement, Broker Has Estimate To Remove $1150.00 1 Day Job
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Half-Duplex"]
Unit/Building 28
Sq Ft Source Unit Floor Plan
Sq Ft Disclosures includes 270 sq. ft playroom in lower level,approx sq. footage of unit
Documents Master Deed (1)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 69 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1947
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,810 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Play Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1947
Effective Year (Renovated): 2008
Structure Type: Half-Duplex
Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Individual, Unit Control
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water, City/Town Sewer
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: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Deeded, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping
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
Newton Country Day School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.1 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
1.6 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
3.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

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
1.9 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
H

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
1.1 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 Tina Sachs
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID BB981412
Office MLS ID BB2430
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 5:23 AM 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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