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270 Derby Street, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$500,000
Est. $3,166/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
890
Sq Ft
$562
Price/Sq Ft
0.10
Acres
1880
Year Built
24
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 29, 2024 • MLS# 73307312 Copied!

About this home

Rare affordable single-family home! Attention investors/developers- endless possibilities await! This property is in need of TLC or possible gut-renovation. (4,435 SqFt) level lot. Currently this single-family floor plan offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a main level kitchen & living room. Large driveway that can accommodate multiple off-street parking, plus a detached garage. Unfinished basement with a fieldstone foundation/exterior access through the bulkhead. Property being sold “as is”. In close proximity to Franklin elementary school, West Newton Village, public transportation (commuter rail), major highway access, walking trails/parks, & more! Property also listed selling 2 properties together 270&274 see MLS # 73302362

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner OP REAL ESTATE LLC
Mailing Address 6 TENNEY ST, GEORGETOWN, MA, 01833

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR3
Style Old Style

Tax Information

Assessed Value $547,100
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $5,969
CPA Surcharge 2% ($98)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,066

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $547,100 $0 $547,100

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 8, 2025 $500,000 83661/208

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Median Home Value $1,350,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $13,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.91/1000
CPA Surcharge 2%
County Middlesex
Match: address_exact (95.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
890 sq ft
Total Rooms
4

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $549,000
Final Sale Price: $500,000
Difference: $49,000 (-8.9%)
Performance Metrics
91.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
24
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $617
Sale $/sq ft: $562
This property sold for $562 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 8.9% below the original asking price.

With only 24 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 5 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$562/sq ft
Area Average
$180/sq ft
Difference
+212.7%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 890 sq ft
Lot Size 0.10 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 4

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $5,251
Assessed Value $538,000

Interior Features

Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

West Newton

270 Derby Street, 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
Fessenden School
0.8 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.1 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
2.4 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
4.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
5.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.1 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
2.8 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
4.1 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
4.2 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
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.7 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
4.0 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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Property History

Market Insights

74.3%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73523174
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
May 23, 2026
$1,949,000
MLS #73523174 - Active
Sold
Jan 8, 2025
$500,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
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Listed for Sale
Oct 29, 2024
$549,000
Original listing
Agent: Leah & Maureen Realty Group Office: RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 23, 2026 Sold $1,949,000
Oct 29, 2024 New Listing Added $549,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
24 days
Price per Sq Ft
$562

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $5,251 $538,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,251
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$538,000

Listing Information

Listing Agent Leah & Maureen Realty Group
Listing Office RE/MAX Preferred Properties
Agent MLS ID TM333520
Office MLS ID AN4103
Listing Data Updated Jan 9, 2025 11:49 AM EST
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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