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71 Elinor Rd, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$1,246,000
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,946
Sq Ft
$640
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1950
Year Built
1
Garage Space
8
Days on Market
Closed Listed Mar 19, 2025 • MLS# 73347843 Copied! • Updated May 2, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,149,900
Final Sale Price: $1,246,000
Difference: +$96,100 (+8.4%)
Performance Metrics
108.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
8
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $591
Sale $/sq ft: $640
This property sold for $640 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 8 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$640/sq ft
Area Average
$367/sq ft
Difference
+74.3%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Come see this move in ready, meticulously maintained family home in a great neighborhood, walking distance centric to the elementary, middle and high schools. Open dining, kitchen and sitting area by the 3-sided fireplace filled with natural light with a slider to the large deck. Mature fruiting apple and Asian pear trees. Only one mile to the Newton Center and the Newton Highlands T-stations. Easy access to Route 95/128, Mass Pike, and Route 9 into Boston and the Longwood medical area. Tons of improvements made by the family over the 20+ years including hot water baseboard heating (3 zones for each floor), vinyl siding and windows, finished attic with skylight, 3-sided fireplace, remodeled bathroom, 29'x10' deck, front stairs, garage door, large storage shed, partially finished basement bonus room, Anderson storm doors, recent new roof, complete interior painting and refinished hardwood floors. A must see home !!

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%
Price Range
10
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73540385
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
Jun 23, 2026
$6,200
MLS #73540385 - Active
Sold
May 2, 2025
$1,246,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 10
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 20, 2025
$1,149,900
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $8,730 $890,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,730
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$890,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1950
Living Area 1,946 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Partial, Partially Finished
Laundry Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features Office, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck, Storage, Fruit Trees
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Total Spaces 5
Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $8,730
Assessed Value $890,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Listing Agent Is The Owner. Home Is In A Flood Plain And Flood Insurance May Be Required.
Exclusions Includes All Kitchen Appliances And Washer / Dryer,
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Yellow
Sq Ft Source Owner
Sq Ft Disclosures Includes 210 sq ft finished attic (4th BR and walk in closet) & 266 sq ft partial finished basememt.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 10 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1950
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,946 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bedroom4
Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom3
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
Flooring - Hardwood

Second Floor

Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity
Bedroom2
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Laminate
Master Bedroom
Flooring - Hardwood
Office

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Family Room
Bathroom3
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Office, Bonus Room
Windows:
Basement: Partial, Partially Finished
Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Exterior Access, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1950
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 3
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Storage, Fruit Trees
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Flood Plain
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
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
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.7 mi
Grades K-08
Chestnut Hill School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Learning Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.8 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
3.2 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.5 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
0.6 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
2.8 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
3.1 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
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.9 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.6 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
2.1 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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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

71 Elinor Rd, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

Listing Information

Agent MLS ID BB921373
Office MLS ID BB4704
Listing Data Updated May 2, 2025 7:06 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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