79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462
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SOLD
AUG 18, 2026

79 Longfellow Rd
Newton, MA 02462

Waban
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,760 sqft (on 0.25 acres)

$880,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2026
2% below list $899K
$500/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,270/mo*
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$880,000

Last Sold: Aug 18, 2026
2% below list $899K
$500/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $5,270/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,760 sqft
(on 0.25 acres)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$923K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$26K (-2.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$44K (+5%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +21% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$924K
July 2026$921K
June 2026$1.04M
May 2026$1.06M
April 2026$1.02M
March 2026$1.02M
February 2026$969K
January 2026$964K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
157 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,100,000
11/26/25
4
2
1,250
215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
07/31/26
4
1.5
2,327
163 Day St, Newton, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$955,000
11/20/25
3
1.5
1,380
107 Day St, Newton, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,325,000
06/02/26
3
1.5
1,638
10 Lorraine Cir, Newton, MA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
01/02/26
4
3
2,812
34 Palmer Rd, Newton, MA
0.45
Single-Family Home
$1,562,500
11/04/25
3
2.5
2,081
283 Woodland Rd, Newton, MA
0.60
Single-Family Home
$1,450,000
02/13/26
3
1.5
1,550
43 Palmer Rd, Newton, MA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
06/18/26
3
2.5
2,447
121 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,700,000
11/14/25
5
3
2,922

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.08
$1,300,000
4
1.5
2,327
Recently Sold
9 Larch Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.13
$2,707,900
5
3.5
5,132
Off Market
10 Lorraine Cir, Newton, MA 02468
0.14
$1,650,000
4
3
2,812
Recently Sold
157 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466
0.20
$1,100,000
4
2
1,250
Recently Sold
143 Stanton Ave, Newton, MA 02466
0.20
$2,735,200
4
4.5
5,103
Off Market
26 Larch Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.16
$2,284,900
4
2.5
3,189
Off Market
11 Lorraine Cir, Newton, MA 02468
0.16
$1,667,600
3
2
2,198
Off Market
8 Holly Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.21
$4,856,200
6
5
8,502
Off Market
15 Varick Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.26
$2,552,200
5
3
2,700
Off Market
5 Agawam Rd, Newton, MA 02468
0.27
$2,459,500
4
3.5
3,625
Off Market
27 Metacomet Rd, Waban, MA 02468
0.24
-
5
4.5
5,780
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1949
Lot Size
0.25 acres
Living Area
1,760 sqft
Price/Sqft
$500/sqft
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

First time offered in 77 years! Fantastic opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to build equity. Ideally located, this property offers tremendous potential for renovation or redevelopment. The home is in need of significant repairs and is being sold as-is, making it the perfect project for those with vision. Sale is subject to obtaining a License to Sell. Group showings only. Don't miss this rare opportunity to transform this property into something special! First Group Showing Sat July 11th from 12-1:30 and Sunday July 12th 12-1:30.
79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,760 sqft single-family home in Waban, built in 1949. It last sold for $880,000 on Aug 18, 2026 (2% below the $899,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $922,700, with a rent estimate of $4,745/month.
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listed by Stacy Dobay, (978) 479-4466
Castinetti Realty Group, (508) 719-8804
Marc Dobay, (508) 958-9189
Bought with: Andrea Beth Castinetti, (508) 277-0063, Castinetti Realty Group, (508) 719-8804
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73547034

Home Details for 79 Longfellow Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Walk-Out Access,Garage AccessNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1760 Square Feet
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1760

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1949
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 696967

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000Price Per Sqft: $500/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 28 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1760 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.25 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73547034Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1760

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingMedical FacilityHighway AccessPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 18, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73547034
Sold
$880,000
Jul 29, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73547034
Pending
$899,000
Jul 15, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73547034
Contingent
$899,000
Jul 9, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73547034
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Feb 19, 1998
Source: N/A
Sold
$150,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

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Neighborhood Overview

Waban
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What Locals Say about Waban

At least 18 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say car is needed

  • 95 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 85 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 83 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 75 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say there are community events

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say streets are well-lit

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  • Bsprint653
    "Close to public transportation, Waban center, and Boston. Living here is very nice and safe. Never have to lock our doors."
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  • Laurafreid
    "It is aSafe neighborhood with a lot of green space and walking trails. Easy access to Boston via the Green line. Excellent public school."
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    "I am a professional working in Boston. This is close to Boston yet suburban-like. The community members are very involved in environmental issues and in keeping their properties up neat and clean."
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Frequently asked questions about 79 Longfellow Rd

  • What is 79 Longfellow Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 79 Longfellow Rd in Newton, MA is $922,700.
  • What is the price history for 79 Longfellow Rd?
    79 Longfellow Rd in Newton, MA last sold for $880,000 in August 2026.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • How big is the lot at 79 Longfellow Rd?
    The lot at 79 Longfellow Rd in Newton, MA is about 0.25 acres (11,000 sq ft).
  • Does 79 Longfellow Rd have a garage?
    Yes, 79 Longfellow Rd in Newton, MA has an attached garage.

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