44 Thornton St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$550,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
1,718
Sq Ft
$320
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1880
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
204
Days on Market
Sold Listed Mar 13, 2004 • MLS# 70006065 Copied! • Updated Mar 31, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $575,000
Final Sale Price: $550,000
Difference: $25,000 (-4.3%)
Performance Metrics
95.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
204
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $335
Sale $/sq ft: $320
This property sold for $320 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.3% below the original asking price.

At 204 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$320/sq ft
Area Median
$617/sq ft
Difference
48.1%

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

About this home

Neat as a pin Victorian Single Fam could be used as residence or office space or a combination of both. Ready to go with CAT 5 wiring, security & multi phone line systems Elegant charming detail with high ceilings.Two Bedrooms on third floor have low doormers.Unique property, Must See!! Great Location close to Mass Pike and x-bus

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Property History

Market Insights

100%
Price Range
278
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73588888
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Oct 9, 2026
$25
MLS #73588888 - Active
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Sold
Oct 7, 2004
$550,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 278
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Listed for Sale
Mar 13, 2004
$560,000
Original listing
Agent: Debra Finn Office: Preservation Properties

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
4 $3,469 $340,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$3,469
Tax Year 4
Assessed Value
$340,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 1,718 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry None
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Accessory Apt.

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Features Paved Drive, Off Street
Electric None
Water None
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $3,469
Assessed Value $340,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Zoned Bu2, Res/comm. Currently No Kitchen. See Broker
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color Grey
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 145 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,718 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Accessory Apt.
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry
Laundry:
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Frontage: 35.00 ft
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat
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

3 schools
Walnut Park Montessori School
0.3 mi
Grades PK-K
A
Underwood School
0.3 mi | #93 of 825 | Score: 59.6
Improved 47 spots from last year
+1.4 above state avg
251 students Very Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Jackson School
0.3 mi
Grades K-06
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.5 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Watertown Middle School
1.1 mi | #110 of 352 | Score: 48.5
Improved 9 spots from last year
-9.8 below state avg
591 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.2 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

3 schools
B+
Watertown High School
1.0 mi | #107 of 346 | Score: 60.1
Improved 123 spots from last year
+1.9 above state avg
728 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.3 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
D
Lyon High School
1.5 mi | #331 of 346 | Score: 27.3
Improved 19 spots from last year
-30.9 below state avg
27 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 88 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 12
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Neighborhood

44 Thornton St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Listing Information

Listing Agent Debra Finn
Listing Office Preservation Properties
Office Phone 617-527-3700
Agent MLS ID BB804621
Office MLS ID NB9037
Listing Data Updated Mar 31, 2025 8:03 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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