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391 Dedham St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459
$1,850,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,112
Sq Ft
$594
Price/Sq Ft
1.15
Acres
1772
Year Built
3
Garage Spaces
232
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 28, 2015 • MLS# 71924992 Copied! • Updated Aug 10, 2016

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,995,000
Final Sale Price: $1,850,000
Difference: $145,000 (-7.3%)
Performance Metrics
92.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
232
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $641
Sale $/sq ft: $594
This property sold for $594 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.3% below the original asking price.

At 232 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$594/sq ft
Area Average
$292/sq ft
Difference
+103.4%

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

About this home

Late Georgian Style Colonial set on idyllic 50,000 square feet of land. Built in the 1780's, this historic residence has been well maintained with 2000 additions and updates. Rich in antique charm, this home offers original wide pine floors, five fireplaces, four bedrooms and three full baths. First floor features gracious living room with exposed handmade bricks, formal dining room, an open kitchen with two story ceiling filled with windows, skylights and French doors to a beautiful brick patio sited amongst the grape arbor and weeping cherry tree. A breakfast room, mud room, butler's pantry, study/bedroom and full bath complete this level. The second floor has a master bedroom suite with fireplaced study, two additional bedrooms, bathroom and laundry room with additional shower. A fabulous front porch wraps around the house and overlooks the vast front lawn. Oversized three car garage built in 2000. One of a kind property!

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Property History

Market Insights

26.3%
Price Range
233
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73524828
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 27, 2026
$2,348,000
MLS #73524828 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72299192
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Dec 20, 2018
$1,730,000
MLS #72299192
Sold
Aug 9, 2016
$1,850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 233
Sold
Aug 9, 2016
$1,850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 233
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Listed for Sale
Oct 28, 2015
$1,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Jayne Friedberg Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline
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Listed for Sale
Oct 28, 2015
$1,995,000
Original listing
Agent: Jayne Friedberg Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Brookline

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2015 $12,610 $1,086,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,610
Tax Year 2015
Assessed Value
$1,086,100

Facts & Features

3 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1772
Living Area 3,112 sq ft
Lot Size 1.15 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling None, Whole House Fan
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Fireplace Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
Fireplaces 5
Basement None
Laundry Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Dining Area, Sitting Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Antique, Greek Revival
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 3
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 9
Electric 100 Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $12,610
Assessed Value $1,086,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures House Is In The National Historic Register
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 233 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1772
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
3,112 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bedroom4
17 x 14
Dining Room
15 x 16
Flooring - Wood
Kitchen
21 x 17
Skylight, French Doors, Open Floorplan
Living Room
15 x 16
Flooring - Wood

Second Floor

Bedroom3
17 x 10
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom2
Bedroom2
15 x 16
Flooring - Wood
Bathroom3
Master Bedroom
10 x 15

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom
Yes

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Interior Features: Dining Area, Sitting Room, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement:
Laundry: Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Antique, Greek Revival
Year Built: 1772
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: None, Whole House Fan
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Professional Landscaping, Garden
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 3
Total Parking Spaces: 9
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, House of Worship, Public School
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
1.2 mi
Grades K-08
Chestnut Hill School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Campus School at Boston College
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.4 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
2.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
3.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
3.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
3.3 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
3.6 mi
Grades K-09
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.4 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
0.5 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
3.2 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
3.5 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
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.7 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
2.6 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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391 Dedham St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jayne Friedberg
Agent MLS ID BB904197
Office MLS ID BB2436
Listing Data Updated Aug 10, 2016 9:16 AM 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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