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15 Sterling St, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton Hill
$1,425,000
Est. $8,521/month
5
Beds
3
Baths
3,031
Sq Ft
$470
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1870
Year Built
6
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jul 22, 2021 • MLS# 72870119 Copied!

About this home

Attention contractors, developers, end users. Handsome Victorian in choice West Newton Hill location. A lovely entryway opens to the living room, to the den with fireplace, to the dining room, and to the eat-in kitchen. There is a room off the kitchen with its own bath. This room is suitable as a first floor bedroom or equally suitable as a home office with its own separate entrance. From the large entry foyer a graceful stairway takes you upstairs to five bedrooms on the second floor. There is also semi-finished attic space. The property is being sold "as is" and offers a superb opportunity to develop a property in ultra desirable West Newton Hill.*** Buyers to do their own due diligence.***

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1870
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,031 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,395,000
Final Sale Price: $1,425,000
Difference: +$30,000 (+2.2%)
Performance Metrics
102.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $460
Sale $/sq ft: $470
This property sold for $470 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$470/sq ft
Area Average
$687/sq ft
Difference
31.6%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1870
Living Area 3,031 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry First Floor
Features Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Library, Home Office-separate Entry, Foyer, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch

Parking

Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $13,383
Assessed Value $1,243,800

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Library, Home Office-Separate Entry, Foyer, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: First Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1870
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

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

Location

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Neighborhood

West Newton Hill

15 Sterling St, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

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
Learning Prep School
0.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Fessenden School
1.1 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Newton Country Day School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Jackson School
2.0 mi
Grades K-06
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
3.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.0 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.3 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
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.6 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.0 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
3.1 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.1 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
A+
Newton South High School
3.0 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
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Year 15
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Property History

Market Insights

60.1%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73513767
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 6, 2026
$3,498,000
MLS #73513767 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #73056690
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Mar 1, 2023
$3,345,000
MLS #73056690
Sold
Sep 30, 2021
$1,425,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Jul 22, 2021
$1,395,000
Original listing
Agent: Toby Klebenov Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 6, 2026 Sold $3,498,000
Mar 1, 2023 Sold $3,345,000
Jul 22, 2021 New Listing Added $1,395,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
6 days
Price per Sq Ft
$470

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2021 $13,383 $1,243,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$13,383
Tax Year 2021
Assessed Value
$1,243,800

Listing Information

Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB302480
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Sep 30, 2021 3:12 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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