79 Wheeler Rd, Newton, MA 02459
OFF MARKET

79 Wheeler Rd
Newton, MA 02459

Oak Hill
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,432 sqft

$1,206,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,243/mo*
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$1,206,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $7,243/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,432 sqft

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
1955
Living Area
1,432 sqft
Price/Sqft
$843
Parking
4 Open Spaces

About this House

******Sunday open house cancelled, offer accepted******On a coveted Newton Ctre street, equidistant to Newton Ctre & Highlands T & shops, this beautiful home, thoroughly updated by its current owners of 29 yrs, is well-designed for comfortable living & entertaining. Entry foyer leads to expansive living/entertaining spaces w/hardwood flrs & brilliant sunlight. The front-to-back living room w/fireplace is overlooking mature plantings & a private level backyard. Chef's kitchen w/custom cabinetry, granite counters & a large dining area w/gorgeous backyard views, opens into the formal dining room that accommodates an oversized table, to the enclosed porch/sunroom & to the fenced-in private serene yard, ideal for gatherings w/family & friends. Off the dining rm, an office/sitting rm has front & back windows.The renovated half-bath completes the 1st fl. The 2nd fl includes three generously-sized BRs w/large closets & a tastefully renovated full bathroom.
79 Wheeler Rd, Newton, MA 02459 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,432 sqft single-family home in Oak Hill, built in 1955. It last sold for $1,200,000 on Apr 15, 2025 (25% above the $960,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $1,206,600, with a rent estimate of $4,867/month.

Home Details for 79 Wheeler Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior EntryNumber of Rooms: 7
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1432 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Tile, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Tile, Hardwood
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - EnclosedFencing: Fenced/Enclosed, FencedExterior: Porch - Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Fenced YardFoundation: Concrete PerimeterSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Driveway,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1432Finished Area (below surface): 760

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Living Room And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Are Excluded From The SaleParcel Number: 81011A0012, 704062

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $960,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sat Mar 08 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: CountrysideJr High / Middle School: BrownHigh School: Newton South

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1432 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5600 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Energy

Energy Efficiency Features: Thermostat

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73336800Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1432

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfMedical FacilityBike PathConservation AreaHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Natasha Roberts, (617) 835-8585
Hammond Residential Real Estate, (617) 731-4644
Bought with: Shuocen Yuan, (617) 678-7959, Dreamega International Realty LLC, (617) 655-9357
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73336800

Price History for 79 Wheeler Rd

DatePriceEventSource
04/15/2025$1,200,000Sold
MLS PIN #73336800
02/23/2025$960,000ContingentMLS PIN #73336800
02/20/2025$960,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73336800
08/02/2013$615,000Sold
N/A
09/19/1996$240,000Sold
N/A
02/28/1991$210,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$17.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$619
$17MoM
Available listings
321
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,360
Assessment$853,100
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 79 Wheeler Rd

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Sold Date
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3
3
2,074
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1.5
1,588
250 Woodcliff Rd, Newton, MA
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2
1,463
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4
2
1,296
21 Philbrick Rd, Newton, MA
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$1,400,000
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3
2
1,702
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03/26/26
3
1.5
1,840
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$995,000
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3
1.5
1,485
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0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,475,000
06/01/26
3
2.5
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0.45
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$1,200,000
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What Locals Say about Oak Hill

At least 20 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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    "I work and live in Newton and have for 25 years. It is very safe, great school and friendly down to earth people."
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