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945 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$1,165,000
Est. $6,091/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,900
Sq Ft
$402
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1894
Year Built
89
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 8, 2017 • MLS# 72116986 Copied!

About this home

Just completed in 2017, a gut renovation, inside and out. This lovely Victorian-era residence with approximately 2900 square feet of living space offers sun-filled rooms, a gourmet kitchen with a six foot granite island and a marble back-splash with Thermadour/Bosch Appliances. The first floor offers an open concept flowing to the diningroom and livingroom areas with crown-molding beautifully appointed with a true attention to detail. The second floor has three bedroom with recessed lighting, a full bathroom and a laundry area. The master suite on the third level has high ceilings, walk-in closet and a beautiful bathroom with soaking tub and a separate shower. The lower level is finished with a full bathroom, closet and walk-out access. The large one car garage has been renovated and insulated and has 60 amps of electrical service and a cable hook-up. The property is close to Whole Foods, Public Transportation and Crystal Lake.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,900 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,349,000
Final Sale Price: $1,165,000
Difference: $184,000 (-13.6%)
Performance Metrics
86.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
89
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $465
Sale $/sq ft: $402
This property sold for $402 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 13.6% below the original asking price.

The property spent 89 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1894
Living Area 2,900 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 8

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry Closet - Linen, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Finish - Cement Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame, Cement Board
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Finish - Cement Plaster
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Closet - Linen, Electric Dryer Hookup, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Cement Board
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Granite

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Insulated, Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

945 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

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
Newton Country Day School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Learning Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Campus School at Boston College
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Jackson School
2.0 mi
Grades K-06
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Fessenden School
2.1 mi
Grades K-09
Brimmer + May School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.7 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.5 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
1.6 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+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.0 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
2.1 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.2 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
1.5 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

27%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73497026
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Currently Listed
Apr 7, 2026
$1,595,000
MLS #73497026 - Active
Sold
May 25, 2017
$1,165,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
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Listed for Sale
Feb 8, 2017
$1,249,000
Original listing
Agent: Gabriella Leary Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2026 Sold $1,595,000
Feb 8, 2017 New Listing Added $1,249,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
89 days
Price per Sq Ft
$402

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2017 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2017
Assessed Value
$0

Listing Information

Listing Agent Gabriella Leary
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN204297
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated May 25, 2017 2:10 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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