In the heart of highly desirable Newton Highlands, this updated single-family home offers the perfect blend of character, space and convenience. Walk to Newton Highlands village, MBTA Green Line, shops, restaurants, parks, and Crystal Lake, with easy access to Route 9, Newton Centre, Needham Street exquisite shopping, and easy access to Boston. This charming Colonial features a flexible floor plan with living room, dining room, family room, updated kitchen, and sunny home office/flex space. Spacious primary suite includes walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom, plus two additional bedrooms and full bath upstairs. First-floor laundry and guest half bath add convenience. Enjoy a fenced backyard, patio, detached garage, and newly repaved driveway with ample off-street parking. Newton Public School district, public transportation, and commuter routes, this move-in ready home offers suburban living with urban convenience in one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Welcome Home!
Sold for $1,456,000
$1,456,000
42 Aberdeen St, Newton, MA 02461
3beds
2,096sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$1,474,500 Zestimate®
$695/sqft
$4,699 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,474,500
$1.40M - $1.55M
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Guest half bathDetached garageFirst-floor laundryFamily roomUpdated kitchenDining roomNewly repaved driveway
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Listed by:
Diane Basemera 617-710-0124,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Greater Boston Home Team
Greater Boston Home Buying
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73518663
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: First Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,096
- Total interior livable area: 2,096 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,096
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Exterior features: Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,791 sqft
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 694900
- Zoning: MR1/MR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: Newton Highlands
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Sold | $1,456,000+0.4%$695/sqft |
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| 6/4/2026 | Pending sale | $1,450,000$692/sqft |
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| 5/25/2026 | Contingent | $1,450,000$692/sqft |
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| 5/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+195.9%$692/sqft |
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| 4/21/2006 | Sold | $490,000$234/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,433 +3.4% | $1,166,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,054 +5.3% | $1,132,600 +9.8% |
| 2023 | $10,497 +4.5% | $1,031,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $10,043 +3.6% | $954,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,692 +3.1% | $900,700 |
| 2020 | $9,403 +2.9% | $900,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,139 +4.3% | $874,500 +8% |
| 2018 | $8,761 +3.1% | $809,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,495 +29.4% | $763,900 +32.5% |
| 2016 | $6,563 +4.9% | $576,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,258 +0.6% | $539,000 +5% |
| 2014 | $6,219 +5.5% | $513,100 |
| 2013 | $5,896 +2.9% | $513,100 |
| 2012 | $5,731 +4% | $513,100 +1.5% |
| 2011 | $5,508 +2.6% | $505,300 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,367 +16.9% | $515,600 +11.9% |
| 2009 | $4,590 +0.3% | $460,800 -2.4% |
| 2008 | $4,578 -6.9% | $472,000 -10.5% |
| 2007 | $4,918 +2.7% | $527,100 +3% |
| 2006 | $4,790 +3.7% | $511,700 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,620 +0.7% | $487,300 +8.4% |
| 2004 | $4,586 +4.6% | $449,600 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,383 +9.8% | $401,400 |
| 2002 | $3,990 +10.6% | $401,400 +34.2% |
| 2000 | $3,607 +4.8% | $299,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,443 | $272,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zervas
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South High School.
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02461
- Newton Highlands
- 42 Aberdeen St
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