Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,300 sqft

42 Selwyn Rd, Newton, MA 02461

1956Year Built
$124/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Lovely sunny 3 bedroom ranch on level lot, move-in to this home w/it's fireplaced livingroom, large family room, updated kitchen and systems. Full basement.Lovely sunny 3 bedroom ranch on level lot, move-in to this home w/it's fireplaced livingroom, large family room, updated kitchen and systems. Full basement.
Listing closed: 01/28/1997 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 50352136
See It First™ on Compass

Find homes before they're listed on other real estate sites.

Start your search

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,225,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

Newton, MA

9 comparable properties found

$1,450,000 | 30 Parker Avenue, Newton, MA 02459
1/33
1

$1,450,000

Sold 10/23/24

3
Bedrooms
2,532
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$1,510,000 | 44 Philbrick Road, Newton, MA 02459
1/29
2

$1,510,000

Sold 05/13/25

3
Bedrooms
2,373
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
3

$1,200,000

Sold 01/03/25

3
Bedrooms
2,549
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,000,000 | 168 Elliot Street, Newton, MA 02464
1/37
4

$1,000,000

Sold 06/20/25

3
Bedrooms
2,310
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
$1,140,000 | 172 Elliot Street, Unit 172, Newton, MA 02464
1/22
5

$1,140,000

Sold 03/06/25

3
Bedrooms
2,097
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
6

$1,130,000

Sold 11/04/25

3
Bedrooms
2,037
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
$1,225,000 | 234 Wiswall Road, Newton, MA 02459
1/35
7

$1,225,000

Sold 02/14/25

3
Bedrooms
1,913
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/15
8

$1,484,000

Sold 08/08/25

3
Bedrooms
2,360
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,629,000 | 11 Stony Brae Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/20
9

$1,629,000

Sold 07/15/25

3
Bedrooms
2,153
Square Feet
0.18
Acres

Location

Add your commute
Payment Calculator

$1,823 per month

30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,528

Property Taxes

$295

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 42 Selwyn Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,539 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Style: Ranch
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1956
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,083 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2300.0

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Other
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704613
  • Assessments: $255,000
  • Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 0.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.5%

Property History for 42 Selwyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88043177

$286,250—
Jan 28, 1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50352136

$286,250—
Nov 27, 1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50352136

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/1997

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88043177

$286,250
01/28/1997

Sold

MLS PIN #50352136

$286,250
11/27/1996

Contingent

MLS PIN #50352136

—

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

Public records

42 Selwyn Road

Beds

4

Baths

2.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,806 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,806 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,218 SqFt

Stories

1

Schools near 42 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

$1,599,000 | 83 Bound Brook Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/21
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyOpen: 10/10 01:30PM - 02:30PM

$1,599,000

4
Bedrooms
2,645
Square Feet
0.50
Acres
$999,900 | 106 Walnut Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/10
Listed By CompassOpen: 10/10 11:00AM - 12:30PM

$999,900

3
Bedrooms
1,440
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$949,900 | 715-717 Boylston Street, Newton, MA 02461
1/29
Open: 10/10 11:00AM - 01:00PM

$949,900

4
Bedrooms
1,799
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
$1,250,000 | 118 Oakdale Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/32
Virtual Tour

$1,250,000

4
Bedrooms
1,786
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$875,000 | 1151 Walnut Street, Unit 407, Newton, MA 02461
1/29
Contingent

$875,000

1
Bedrooms
784
Square Feet
$3,399,000 | 78 Manchester Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/42
Open: 10/10 12:00PM - 01:30PM

$3,399,000

5
Bedrooms
4,658
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a living room with furniture and a flat screen tv
1/38
Open: 10/10 01:00PM - 02:30PM

$3,248,000

6
Bedrooms
5,500
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,398,000 | 44 Brewster Road, Newton, MA 02461
1/35
Listed By Coldwell Banker RealtyOpen: 10/10 10:00AM - 11:30AM

$1,398,000

4
Bedrooms
2,394
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of a yard with plants and a large tree
1/16

$1,300,000

3
Bedrooms
1,855
Square Feet
0.14
Acres

Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 42 Selwyn Road, Newton, MA 02461
$286,250
3
2,300
–
–
3
3.5
2,596
11,269
$1,395,000
4
2,344
11,250
–
3
1
1,199
7,992
$872,000
2
1,302
8,469
$200,000
3
1.5
1,405
9,292

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.

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.