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269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$3,000,000
Est. $15,967/month
6
Beds
3
Baths
4,767
Sq Ft
$629
Price/Sq Ft
0.78
Acres
1850
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73222550

About this home

Exuding timeless elegance, this stately Greek-Revival Colonial sits gracefully on a .78-acre level lot on Newton's Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District. Discover a spectacular interior featuring high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and meticulously preserved details, including hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows. The first level offers a grand entry, spacious living and dining rooms, and an eat-in kitchen where you walk out to an expansive deck overlooking stunning grounds. The 2nd level includes 4 generous bedrooms and a sun drenched studio/family room with another great view of the sprawling backyard, and an office. The 3rd level hosts 2 additional bedrooms, and a bonus room providing flexibility for extended family, playroom, or whatever suits your needs. A circular driveway, and plenty of off-street parking, this distinguished residence is ideally situated near prestigious schools, parks, the Masspike, Boston and Cambridge.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,750,000
Final Sale Price: $3,000,000
Difference: +$250,000 (+9.1%)
Performance Metrics
109.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $577
Sale $/sq ft: $629
This property sold for $629 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,767 sq ft
Total Rooms
13

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Heating
Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Other
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood
Interior Features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room
Laundry Features
Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Unfinished
Window Features
Storm Window(s)
Door Features
Storm Door(s), French Doors

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Architectural Style
Colonial, Greek Revival
Roof
Slate
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck - Wood
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.78 acres
Lot Size
33,793 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.7800
Lot Features
Level
Frontage Length
133 ft
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel
Covered Parking Spaces
1

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Energy Efficient Features
Thermostat

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$23,539
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$2,411,800
Parcel Number
S:72 B:008 L:0006,702456
Zoning
SR2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Certified Historic
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Central Air in Family Room Only.

Location

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Neighborhood

269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Underwood
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Bigelow
Rating information coming soon
High School
Newton North
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,962
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8.3%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Jun 4, 2024
$3,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2024
$2,750,000
Original listing
Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 10, 2024 New Listing Added $2,750,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
13 days
Price per Sq Ft
$629

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $23,539 $2,411,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$23,539
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$2,411,800

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ilene Solomon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Agent MLS ID BB302500
Office MLS ID AN6227

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