Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,651 sqft$435/sqft
20 Verndale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.27 acresLot Size
1961Year Built
$435/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is the one you have been waiting for! Beautifully maintained split level, sunfilled with oversized windows throughout on quiet Newton Highlands street convenient to shopping,major roads and T. Living Room with fireplace leads to a Dining Room overlooking a lovely perennial garden. Outstanding recently renovated Poppenpohl Kitchen with Miele appliances. ,Master Bedroom with bath plus two addtional generous size bedrooms. The first level has a large Family room with built in book case,1/2 bath...This is the one you have been waiting for! Beautifully maintained split level, sunfilled with oversized windows throughout on quiet Newton Highlands street convenient to shopping,major roads and T. Living Room with fireplace leads to a Dining Room overlooking a lovely perennial garden. Outstanding recently renovated Poppenpohl Kitchen with Miele appliances. ,Master Bedroom with bath plus two addtional generous size bedrooms. The first level has a large Family room with built in book case,1/2 bath and laundry room. Ample Attic storage space and one car garage. Private back yard with both shade and sun and meandering paths through the gardens. Roof 2008.
  • Listed by: Carol Ann Shea • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listing closed: 11/21/2013 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71566965

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$945,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

Newton, MA

9 comparable properties found

a living room with furniture and a kitchen
1/22
1

$905,000

Sold 12/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,415
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/8
2

$630,000

Sold 08/29/25

3
Bedrooms
1,638
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and trees
1/34
3

$1,160,000

Sold 09/04/25

3
Bedrooms
1,568
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a view of a house with garden
1/26
4

$1,400,000

Sold 12/05/24

3
Bedrooms
1,836
Square Feet
0.13
Acres
a view of a house with potted plants
1/22
5

$945,000

Sold 02/04/26

3
Bedrooms
1,463
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,475,000 | 325 Parker Street, Newton, MA 02459
1/35
6

$1,475,000

Sold 06/01/26

3
Bedrooms
1,900
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/27
7

$955,800

Sold 04/07/25

3
Bedrooms
1,820
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/11
8

$940,000

Sold 09/03/25

3
Bedrooms
1,398
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/14
9

$905,000

Sold 12/01/25

3
Bedrooms
1,548
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Carol Ann Shea
Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$4,180 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,655

Property Taxes

$525

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 20 Verndale Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,299 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Style: Garden, Split Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,587 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1651.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Partial
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Generator
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 312.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 204.0
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: On termite contract since 1993
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 707200
  • Assessments: $548,200
  • Book: 853
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1300.0
  • Levels: Split Entry
  • Cooling Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.25
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 20 Verndale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 21, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #376745846

$719,000
Nov 21, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71566965

$719,000
Oct 10, 2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71566965

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/21/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #376745846

$719,000
11/21/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71566965

$719,000
10/10/2013

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71566965

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 20 Verndale Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,086,500Additions$275,800Total$1,362,300
Tax Record2025$13,351 ($1,113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,089 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,025 SqFtStories1Lot Size11,587 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961Year Renovated1961ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:007 L:0016

Schools near 20 Verndale Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

New listings in 02461

$2,595,000 | 321 Lake Avenue, Unit 321, Newton, MA 02461
1/20
Open: 9/10 12:00PM - 01:00PMNew

$2,595,000

5
Bedrooms
4,205
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
a view of a white house next to a yard and a yard
1/37

$1,800,000

3
Bedrooms
2,041
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,995,000 | 40 Columbus Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/40
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,995,000

8
Bedrooms
5,674
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
$3,399,000 | Lot 78 Manchester Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/9

$3,399,000

5
Bedrooms
4,658
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,995,000 | 40 Columbus Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/40
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,995,000

8
Bedrooms
5,674
Square Feet
0.30
Acres
$1,149,000 | 1151 Walnut Street, Unit 301, Newton, MA 02461
1/32

$1,149,000

2
Bedrooms
1,084
Square Feet
$1,599,000 | 83 Bound Brook Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/21
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyContingent

$1,599,000

4
Bedrooms
2,645
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$1,850,000 | 19 Druid Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/36
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,850,000

3
Bedrooms
2,984
Square Feet
0.40
Acres
$1,548,000 | 987-989 Boylston Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/30

$1,548,000

7
Bedrooms
2,726
Square Feet
0.10
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 20 Verndale Road, Newton, MA 02461
$719,000
3
1,651
11,587
$1,280,000
4
3,116
11,758
$372,750
4
3
1.5
1,850
13,551
$625,000
3
1,467
10,500
$346,000
3

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Carol Ann Shea

The property listing data and information, or the images, set forth herein were provided to MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS from third party sources, including sellers, lessors and public records, and were compiled by MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS. The property listing data and information, and the images, are for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers having a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing listed properties of the type displayed to them and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties which such consumers may have a good faith interest in purchasing or leasing. MLS Property Information Network, Inc., Martha's Vineyard MLS, CCIMLS, Link MLS, and Berkshire County Board of REALTORS and its subscribers disclaim any and all representations and warranties as to the accuracy of the property listing data and information, or as to the accuracy of any of the images, set forth herein.