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1297 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461
$699,900
Est. $4,336/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,019
Sq Ft
$687
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1929
Year Built
1
Days on Market
Active Open House Listed May 8, 2026 • MLS# 73515305 Copied!

About this home

Location, location, LOCATION! Located in the Newton Highlands area with convenient access to Route 9, public transportation, shopping, dining, and nearby amenities. Property features a newer roof and offers an opportunity for renovation, updates, or customization. Bring your contractor and ideas to restore and enhance the existing character and charm throughout the home and property. Additional photos available.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,019 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Open House Schedule

09
May
Saturday, May 9
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1929
Living Area 1,019 sq ft
Lot Size 0.13 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Cape
Roof Shingle
Features Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Wood

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $7,165
Assessed Value $739,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape
Year Built: 1929
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Irregular

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

1297 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.9 mi
Grades K-08
Newton Country Day School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Brimmer + May School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Learning Prep School
2.5 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.7 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
2.9 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.8 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.9 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.7 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.8 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.0 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.9 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.9 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2026
$699,900
Original listing
Agent: Michael Cogburn Office: Venture

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 8, 2026 New Listing Added $699,900

Market Statistics

Days on Market
1 days
Price per Sq Ft
$687

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $7,165 $739,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,165
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$739,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Michael Cogburn
Listing Office Venture
Agent MLS ID CT007856
Office MLS ID AN8181
Listing Data Updated May 9, 2026 1:01 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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