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FOR SALE

5 Sheldon Rd
Newton, MA 02459

Oak Hill

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,580 sqft

$1,449,000

$1,500,000

Est. Mortgage $8,553/mo*

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$1,449,000

$1,500,000

Est. Mortgage $8,553/mo*

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4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,580 sqft

Local Information

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Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Description

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!

Home Highlights

Parking

1 Car Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$562

Listed

28 days ago

Home Details for 5 Sheldon Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Partial,BulkheadNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 2580 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, RefrigeratorDishwasherLaundry: In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling Heating: Electric Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Tile, Hardwood

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckFencing: FencedExterior: Deck, Fenced Yard, GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGarden
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Attached
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1978Finished Area (below surface): 602

Days on Market
Days on Market: 28

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1944
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information Parcel Number: 704706

Price & Status
Price List Price: $1,449,000Price Per Sqft: $562

Active Status
MLS Status: Active

Location
Direction & Address City: Newton

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: 73525489

Building
Building Area Building Area: 2580 Square Feet

Community
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 10454 sqft

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: 73525489Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1978

Additional Information
Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago

Listing courtesy of The Collective, (617) 807-0853

Compass, (617) 206-3333

Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73525489

Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Market trends in Newton

Last updated May 2026

Avg. sale price

$1.51M

$86.67KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

99.3%

0.4%MoM

Price per sq ft

$602

$20MoM

Available listings

344

38MoM

Price History for 5 Sheldon Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/10/2026	$1,449,000	PriceChange	MLS PIN #73525489
Price Change $51,000 (-3%)
05/28/2026	$1,500,000	Listed For Sale	MLS PIN #73525489

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264 Parker St, Newton, MA	0.06	Single-Family Home	$1,900,000	09/26/25	4	3	2,860
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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Oak Hill

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95 % Say car is needed
93 % Say it's dog friendly
90 % Say there are sidewalks
84 % Say people would walk alone at night
84 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
83 % Say parking is easy
81 % Say there's wildlife
75 % Say yards are well-kept
69 % Say streets are well-lit
63 % Say there's holiday spirit
62 % Say kids play outside
60 % Say it's quiet
55 % Say neighbors are friendly
26 % Say there are community events
25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
21 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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The Collective, Compass, (617) 206-3333

Agent Phone: (617) 807-0853

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5 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,580 sqft single-family home built in 1944. 5 Sheldon Rd is located in Oak Hill, Newton. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by MLS PIN on May 28, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 73525489.

5 Sheldon Rd Newton, MA 02459

$1,449,000

$1,449,000

Local Information

Description

Home Highlights

Home Details for 5 Sheldon Rd

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Days on Market

Property Information

Price & Status

Active Status

Location

Agent Information

Building

Community

HOA

Lot Information

Miscellaneous

Additional Information

Market trends in Newton

Price History for 5 Sheldon Rd

Similar Homes You May Like

New Listings near 5 Sheldon Rd

Property Tax and Assessment

Comparable Sales for 5 Sheldon Rd

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Additional Cost

Assigned Schools

Neighborhood Overview

What Locals Say about Oak Hill

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

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5 Sheldon Rd
Newton, MA 02459