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5 Sheldon Road, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$1,500,000
Est. $8,643/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,580
Sq Ft
$581
Price/Sq Ft
0.24
Acres
1944
Year Built
6 hours 33 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed May 28, 2026 • MLS# 73525489 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to 5 Sheldon Road in Newton Centre — a thoughtfully updated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Colonial set on a level 10,000+ SF lot with exceptional curb appeal. The inviting foyer opens to a sun-filled living room with fireplace and hardwood floors. A spacious 1st floor addition offers a bedroom suite or family room with vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, full bath, laundry, and direct backyard access. The formal dining room flows into the modern kitchen featuring granite countertops, tiled backsplash, gas cooking, abundant cabinetry, and a picture window overlooking the fully fenced backyard. A half bath, mudroom, and 1-car garage complete the main level. Upstairs features 3 generous bedrooms with ample closets and a full bath. The partially finished lower level with fireplace is ideal for a playroom, gym, or media room, plus extra storage. Outside, the landscaped grounds provide privacy with mature plantings, garden beds, & storage shed. Ideally located in prime Newton Centre location!

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1944
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,580 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Open House Schedule

29
May
Friday, May 29
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM EDT
30
May
Saturday, May 30
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
31
May
Sunday, May 31
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1944
Living Area 2,580 sq ft
Lot Size 0.24 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 2
Basement Partial, Bulkhead
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $10,297
Assessed Value $1,052,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Partial, Bulkhead
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1944
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Center

5 Sheldon Road, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Walkability

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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
Chestnut Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
1.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.9 mi
Grades K-08
Dearborn Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.6 mi
Grades K-06
Learning Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
3.1 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.6 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
0.7 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
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.5 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+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.9 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.2 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.5 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
A+
Newton North High School
2.0 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
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Property History

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Listed for Sale
May 28, 2026
$1,500,000
Original listing
Agent: The Collective Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 28, 2026 New Listing Added $1,500,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
6 hours 33 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$581

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $10,297 $1,052,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,297
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,052,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Collective
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TM335107
Office MLS ID AN2383
Listing Data Updated May 27, 2026 9:01 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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