📊 Sample Property Report
⚡ BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front)
5BR/4BA Newton home sold for $2.20M ($562/sqft) in 9 days. Tier 4 suburb with 3,918 sqft on 0.70 acres.
KISS Takeaway: Hot market: Sold quickly in 9 days. Premium $562/sqft reflects quality/location.
📊 Property Metrics
Price/SqFt
$562
Premium pricing
Days on Market
9
Lightning fast
📝 Property Synopsis
This 3,918 square foot 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 19 Ridge Rd, Newton, MA 02468 sold for
$2,200,000 in September 2025. Located in Newton, a Tier 4 Boston suburb,
the property spent just 9 days on market. Situated on 0.70 acres, it sold at
$562/sqft, -0.1% below Zestimate ($2,202,000) and +10.6% above tax assessed value ($1,989,000).
💰 Valuation Analysis
| Metric |
Value |
vs. Sale Price |
Insight |
| Sale Price |
$2,200,000 |
— |
Market clearing price |
| Zestimate |
$2,202,000 |
-0.1% |
Perfectly aligned with market estimate |
| Tax Assessed |
$1,989,000 |
+10.6% |
Sold above assessment - strong market |
🎯 Market Context
Tier 4: Elite Schools, Less-Ideal Commute
Newton is classified as a Tier 4 suburb in our proprietary ranking system.
These communities command premium pricing due to exceptional school systems (typically 9-10/10 ratings) despite
longer commute times to downtown Boston.
✅ Strengths
- Elite Schools: Newton Public Schools rated 9/10
- Prestige Location: Well-established, sought-after community
- Quick Sale: 9 days DOM indicates strong demand
- Fair Pricing: Perfectly aligned with market estimates
⚠️ Considerations
- Premium Pricing: $562/sqft - highest in dataset
- Commute: Longer drive to downtown Boston
- Competition: High demand = competitive buying environment
💡 Investment Insights
🚀 Market Velocity Signal: The 9-day sale period is a strong indicator of high demand.
Properties in Newton that are priced correctly typically receive multiple offers within the first two weeks.
Comparable Market Performance
In the July-October 2025 period, Newton commanded the highest price per square foot
in our dataset at $562/sqft. This property's performance validates the premium pricing power of Tier 4 school districts.
Fast Sale Benchmark: Only 26% of properties in the $1M-$2.25M range
sold in under 20 days. This property's 9-day sale places it in the top tier of market performance.
🎯 Key Takeaways
For Buyers
- Expect to move quickly - properties sell fast
- Premium pricing reflects school quality and location prestige
- Be prepared for competitive, multiple-offer scenarios
- Budget $500-$600/sqft for Tier 4 communities
For Investors
- Strong appreciation potential in elite school districts
- Low liquidity risk - properties sell quickly when priced right
- Target families prioritizing education over commute
- Consider longer hold periods to justify premium entry price
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Sample Property Report | Data Source: Zillow Recent Sales | Analysis Date: October 9, 2025
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