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    • $899,000

    79 Longfellow Rd, Newton, MA 02462

    3beds
    1,760sqft
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    $5,580/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1949
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $951,700 Zestimate®
    $511/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    First time offered in 77 years! Fantastic opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to build equity. Ideally located, this property offers tremendous potential for renovation or redevelopment. The home is in need of significant repairs and is being sold as-is, making it the perfect project for those with vision. Sale is subject to obtaining a License to Sell. Group showings only. Don't miss this rare opportunity to transform this property into something special! First Group Showing Sat July 11th from 12-1:30 and Sunday July 12th 12-1:30.
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Stacy Dobay 978-479-4466,

    Castinetti Realty Group 508-719-8804,

    Marc Dobay 508-958-9189

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73547034

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: No
      Bathroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Basement: Walk-Out Access,Garage Access
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,760
      • Total interior livable area: 1,760 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,760

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
      • Attached garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 2
      Lot
      • Size: 0.25 Acres
      Details
      • Parcel number: 696967
      • Zoning: SR2

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1949

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $511/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $892,000
      • Annual tax amount: $8,643
      • Date on market: 7/9/2026

        Estimated market value

        $951,700

        $904,000 - $999,000

        $4,928/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/15/2026Contingent$899,000$511/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73547034 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Listed for sale$899,000+499.3%$511/sqft
        Source: MLS PIN #73547034 Report a problem
        2/19/1998Sold$150,000$85/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,325 +3.4%$849,500 +3%
        2024$8,050 +5.5%$824,800 +10.1%
        2023$7,627 +4.5%$749,200 +8%
        2022$7,298 +3.7%$693,700 +6%
        2021$7,041 +3.1%$654,400
        2020$6,832 +2.9%$654,400 +3%
        2019$6,639 +5.5%$635,300 +9.2%
        2018$6,294 +3.1%$581,700 +6%
        2017$6,103 +4.1%$548,800 +6.5%
        2016$5,865 +4.9%$515,400 +7%
        2015$5,593 -0.3%$481,700 +4.1%
        2014$5,610 +5.5%$462,900
        2013$5,319 +2.9%$462,900
        2012$5,171 -1%$462,900 -3.4%
        2011$5,221 +2.6%$479,000 -2%
        2010$5,088 +2.4%$488,800 -2%
        2009$4,968 +2.7%$498,800
        2008$4,838 +6.4%$498,800 +2.4%
        2007$4,545 +2.7%$487,100 +3%
        2006$4,426 +5.6%$472,900 +7%
        2005$4,190 +1.8%$442,000 +9.5%
        2004$4,117 +4.6%$403,600 +12%
        2003$3,936 +9.9%$360,400
        2002$3,582 -4.5%$360,400 +15.8%
        2000$3,752 +4.8%$311,100 +9.9%
        1999$3,581 $283,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Waban

        Getting around

        20 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        52 / 100
        Good Transit
        29 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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