Last Sold Price
5 beds2,664 sqft$692/sqft
53 Sheldon Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Newton Centre! Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience in this outstanding 10-room Garrison Colonial with a beautiful, level, fenced-in backyard. This bright and airy home features tall ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and elegant bay windows in both the living and dining rooms. The stunning living room, complete with a fireplace, wood floors and recessed lighting, leads to a sun-filled den with direct backyard access. The main level also boasts an updated kitchen,...Newton Centre! Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience in this outstanding 10-room Garrison Colonial with a beautiful, level, fenced-in backyard. This bright and airy home features tall ceilings, gleaming hardwood floors, and elegant bay windows in both the living and dining rooms. The stunning living room, complete with a fireplace, wood floors and recessed lighting, leads to a sun-filled den with direct backyard access. The main level also boasts an updated kitchen, inviting dining room, a mudroom, and a private office with a skylight & bookcases. A rare find, the second floor hosts all five bedrooms, including a primary suite w/ a walk-in closet & newer bath. Other features include a staircase to an unfinished attic, a two-car garage with direct entry adjacent to the kitchen, and a partially finished lower level with two rooms, plus a large area for storage. With its thoughtful layout, condition & prime location, place this home on the top of your list!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Margie and Jon Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Igor Burlak • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 53 Sheldon Road

Status
MLS #
73478024
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$12,743 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1938
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Garrison
Style
Colonial, Garrison
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Igor Burlak

Sold By Meridian Realty Group LLC, Matthew Armstrong

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Building Information for 53 Sheldon Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,190 SF

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$10,435 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,373

Property Taxes

$1,062

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Property Information for 53 Sheldon Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 2664.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Bowen/Countryside Buffer
  • High School: Nshs
  • Middle School: Oak Hill/Brown Buffer
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl / VCT, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Entry Hall, Den, Office, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Electric, Active Solar
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: B
  • Power Production Annual: 7574
  • Power Production Annual Status: B
  • Power Production Size: 0
  • Power Production Year Install: 2024
  • Power Production Monthly Lease Approximate: 189
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 223.833333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.75
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.333333333
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 177.222222222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.666666666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.083333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 145.833333333
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.416666666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 123.722222222
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.333333333
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.916666666
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 73.458333333
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 10.25
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 7.166666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 18.75
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.25
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.472222222
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 7.833333333
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.166666666
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 36.166666666
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.166666666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 137.951388888
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 12.083333333
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.416666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 135.548611111
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 12.416666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.916666666
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 285.222222222
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.166666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.333333333
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 100.694444444
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Exterior Access
  • Room Office Length: 10.416666666
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.666666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Leased Solar Panels. Solar contract in attachments. Heat Pump 2023. Electrical Panel 2024. Gas water heater 2018. Roof approximately 15 years old. See Brokers re 1 separate electric zone in the den & 2 separate electric zones in 2 BR's complimenting the main heat pump.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 704713
  • Assessments: $1,314,800
  • Book: 21313
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 53 Sheldon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73478024

$1,844,000
Mar 15, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73478024

Mar 2, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73478024

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73478024

$1,844,000
03/15/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73478024

03/02/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73478024

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

Public Records for 53 Sheldon Road

Taxable ValueLand$943,700Additions$308,500Total$1,252,200
Tax Record2025$12,272 ($1,023 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,239 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,239 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt425 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,190 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938Year Renovated1938ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:039 L:0008

Schools near 53 Sheldon Road

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

Bowen
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.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 53 Sheldon Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,844,000
5
2,664
9,190
$680,000
5
3.5
3,096
7,920
3
2.5
2,326
7,930
2
2
1,647
6,560
$1,850,000
5
3,089
9,654
$880,000
4
3,634
14,010

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Igor Burlak

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