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148 Waltham Street, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465
$625,000
Est. $3,778/month
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,567
Sq Ft
$399
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1920
Year Built
19
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 4, 2018 • MLS# 72302905 Copied!

About this home

This splendid three bedroom home offers a great opportunity for those wishing to live in Newton. Featuring Living Room, dining room and a heated porch, this home has had many structural updates during the owner's tenure including windows, heating and hot water systems. Conveniently located for commuters in bound and out, this home is a great place live and build equity.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner SOUMERAI JACOB
Mailing Address 148 WALTHAM ST, NEWTON, MA, 02465

Land Use

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

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,101,200
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $12,014
CPA Surcharge 2% ($218)
Estimated Annual Tax $12,233

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $717,900 $383,300 $1,101,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Nov 28, 2018 $835,000 71936/312

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 Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,567 sq ft
Total Rooms
6

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $600,000
Final Sale Price: $625,000
Difference: +$25,000 (+4.2%)
Performance Metrics
104.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
19
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $383
Sale $/sq ft: $399
This property sold for $399 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.2% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 19 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$399/sq ft
Area Average
$145/sq ft
Difference
+174.9%

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 1920
Living Area 1,567 sq ft
Lot Size 0.08 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry In Basement
Features None

Exterior

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

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street
Total Spaces 3

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $5,009
Assessed Value $462,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range
Interior Features:
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Block

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

148 Waltham 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
0.3 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.5 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
2.0 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
3.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
5.1 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.6 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
2.2 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
3.9 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
4.0 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
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.4 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
3.8 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

52%
Price Range
21
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73505756
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 22, 2026
$1,250,000
MLS #73505756 - Active
Previous Transaction - MLS #72394577
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Nov 28, 2018
$835,000
MLS #72394577
Sold
May 8, 2018
$625,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 21
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Listed for Sale
Apr 4, 2018
$600,000
Original listing
Agent: Lynn MacDonald Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 22, 2026 Sold $1,250,000
Nov 28, 2018 Sold $835,000
Apr 4, 2018 New Listing Added $600,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
19 days
Price per Sq Ft
$399

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $5,009 $462,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,009
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$462,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lynn MacDonald
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Belmont
Agent MLS ID BB803153
Office MLS ID BB2434
Listing Data Updated May 9, 2018 9:25 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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