Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,092 sqft
31 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.36 acresLot Size
1955Year Built
$473/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Original owner. Exceptional 15,593 sf level lot. Updates include 2009 roof, replacement windows.2010 electrical service upgrade and a b-dry system. Impeccably maintained.home with hardwood floors under the carpet. There is alot of potential to expand in an area of significantly larger homes. This ranch includes central air, full unfinished basement with good ceiling height and garage . A pleasure to show.Original owner. Exceptional 15,593 sf level lot. Updates include 2009 roof, replacement windows.2010 electrical service upgrade and a b-dry system. Impeccably maintained.home with hardwood floors under the carpet. There is alot of potential to expand in an area of significantly larger homes. This ranch includes central air, full unfinished basement with good ceiling height and garage . A pleasure to show.
  • Listed by: Linda Lerner • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 03/17/2011 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71180607

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$700,000

Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Newton, MA

9 comparable properties found

$531,000 | 331 Elliot Street, Newton, MA 02464
1/2
1

$531,000

Sold 10/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/30
2

$700,000

Sold 12/29/25

3
Bedrooms
1,200
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
a kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a sink stove and refrigerator
1/20
3

$625,000

Sold 12/19/25

3
Bedrooms
1,120
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a living room with furniture and a wooden floor
1/11
4

$734,000

Sold 02/02/26

3
Bedrooms
1,095
Square Feet
0.08
Acres
$833,000 | 925 Chestnut Street, Newton, MA 02468
1/35
5

$833,000

Sold 10/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,176
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$860,000 | 51 Linden Street, Newton, MA 02464
1/39
6

$860,000

Sold 09/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,261
Square Feet
0.09
Acres
a living room with furniture plant and windows
1/20
7

$605,000

Sold 05/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,249
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
8

$605,000

Sold 05/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,249
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
a house view with a outdoor space
1/13
9

$875,000

Sold 01/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,140
Square Feet
0.16
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Linda Lerner

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Martha Schleck

Add your commute

Payment Calculator

$3,109 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,672

Property Taxes

$437

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 31 Selwyn Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,248 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Lot Size: 0.36 AC / 15,593 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1092.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute
  • Interior Features: Laundry Chute, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac, Flood Plain
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Attic Vent Elec.
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 100.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 110.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 10.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 140.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Vinyl
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 10.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 100.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 270.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: B Dry system installed in 2007 in basement
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704604
  • Assessments: $481,500
  • Book: 47105
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: res
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 31 Selwyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 17, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71180607

$517,000
Jan 24, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71180607

Jan 20, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71180607

$517,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/17/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71180607

$517,000
01/24/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71180607

01/20/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71180607

$517,000

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

Public Records for 31 Selwyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,037,600Additions$1,356,500Total$2,394,100
Tax Record2025$23,462 ($1,955 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths6Total Finished SqFt3,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,100 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt320 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,593 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:034 L:0019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 31 Selwyn 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
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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

$3,248,000 | 89 Parker Avenue, Newton, MA 02461
1/38
Open: 9/20 11:30AM - 01:00PM

$3,248,000

6
Bedrooms
5,500
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,495,000 | 44 Brewster Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/35
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyOpen: 9/20 12:00PM - 01:30PM

$1,495,000

4
Bedrooms
2,394
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,300,000 | 39 Charlemont Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/16

$1,300,000

3
Bedrooms
1,855
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a living room with furniture kitchen and a large window
1/26
Listed By Compass

$1,695,000

4
Bedrooms
3,944
Square Feet
$1,595,000 | 26 Wilson Circle, Unit 26, Newton, MA 02461
1/14
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyOpen: 9/20 11:30AM - 12:30PM

$1,595,000

3
Bedrooms
2,100
Square Feet
$1,249,500 | 80 Wade Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/30
Listed By Coldwell Banker Realty

$1,249,500

3
Bedrooms
1,769
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/20
Contingent

$2,595,000

5
Bedrooms
4,205
Square Feet
$2,595,000 | 321 Lake Avenue, Newton, MA 02461
1/20
Contingent

$2,595,000

5
Bedrooms
4,205
Square Feet
0.34
Acres
$1,800,000 | 179 Woodcliff Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/37

$1,800,000

4
Bedrooms
2,041
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 02461
$517,000
3
1,092
15,593
$872,000
2
1,302
8,469
4
3
2,257
15,747
$640,000
4
2,482
7,886
3
1
1,199
7,992
3
3.5
2,596
11,269

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 William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Linda Lerner

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.