******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.
Sold for $1,200,000
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$1,200,000
79 Wheeler Rd, Newton, MA 02459
3beds
1,432sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1955
5,600 Square Feet Lot
$1,206,600 Zestimate®
$838/sqft
$4,657 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,206,600
$1.11M - $1.32M
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Private level backyardFormal dining roomFenced-in private serene yardHardwood flrsRecreation rmCoveted newton ctre streetLarge closets
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Listed by:
Natasha Roberts 617-835-8585,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
Shuocen Yuan
Dreamega International Realty LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73336800
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,432
- Total interior livable area: 1,432 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,432
- Finished area below ground: 760
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch - Enclosed
- Exterior features: Porch - Enclosed, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,600 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 81011A0012,704062
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1955
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
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, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $838/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $853,100
- Annual tax amount: $8,443
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Exclusions: Living Room And Dining Room Lighting Fixtures Are Excluded From The Sale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/15/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000+25%$838/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73336800 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2025 | Contingent | $960,000$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73336800 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $960,000+56.1%$670/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73336800 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2013 | Sold | $615,000+156.3%$429/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/1996 | Sold | $240,000+14.3%$168/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/1991 | Sold | $210,000$147/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,360 +3.4% | $853,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $8,084 +4% | $828,300 +8.5% |
| 2023 | $7,770 +4.5% | $763,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $7,436 +3.6% | $706,800 +6% |
| 2021 | $7,175 +3.1% | $666,800 |
| 2020 | $6,961 +2.9% | $666,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,765 +3.3% | $647,400 +7% |
| 2018 | $6,546 +3.1% | $605,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,347 +4.5% | $570,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,071 +4.9% | $533,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,789 -0.3% | $498,600 +4% |
| 2014 | $5,808 +5.5% | $479,200 |
| 2013 | $5,506 +2.9% | $479,200 |
| 2012 | $5,353 +2.9% | $479,200 +0.4% |
| 2011 | $5,203 +2.6% | $477,300 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,070 +2.4% | $487,000 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,949 +2.7% | $496,900 |
| 2008 | $4,820 -2.2% | $496,900 -6% |
| 2007 | $4,930 +2.7% | $528,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $4,802 +3.7% | $513,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,632 +1.3% | $488,600 +9% |
| 2004 | $4,574 +4.6% | $448,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,372 +8.6% | $400,400 -1.1% |
| 2002 | $4,026 +22.3% | $405,000 +48.4% |
| 2000 | $3,292 +4.8% | $273,000 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,142 | $248,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Oak Hill
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Countryside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside
- Middle: Brown
- High: Newton South
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
- 02459
- Oak Hill
- 79 Wheeler Rd
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