70 Walker St, Newton MA 02460
Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville
$1,750,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,600,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,750,000
Difference:
+$150,000 (+9.4%)
Performance Metrics
109.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
7
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$512
Sale $/sq ft:
$560
This property sold for $560 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 9.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 7 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
On 22,000 sf of land, and assessed as a 3-family. This handsome Mansard Victorian is located in the heart of Newtonville. Perfect painted lady for Victorian lovers looking for a house you can renovate or owner occupy with a rental unit for income. For developers, an excellent investment opportunity. You can renovate the main home and possibly add 2 new town homes to the existing property. There is even a separate barn w/ a two car bay, lower level and full upper level. The house features a two bedroom duplex on the first & second floor, a one bedroom w/ sun porch on the second floor & a two bedroom apartment on third floor. The lush level fenced in yard in the back of the house offers excellent development opportunity. High ceilings, curved staircase, hardwood floors, newer period windows are just some of the features throughout the house. The exterior of the house has been completely refurbished with Cedar and Spanish Cedar for all window sills. Buyers to do all due diligence.
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Property History
Market Insights
17.9%
Price Range
17
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73547635
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Jul 9, 2026
$1,950,000
MLS #73547635 - Active
Sold
Jan 15, 2019
$1,750,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 17
Listed for Sale
Sep 20, 2018
$1,600,000
Original listing
Agent: Suburban Boston Team
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $1,950,000 | - | - | MLS #73547635 - Active |
| 01/15/2019 | ✓ Sold | $1,750,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 09/20/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,600,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $11,162 | $1,031,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$11,162
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$1,031,600
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential Income
Style
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1865
Living Area
3,123 sq ft
Lot Size
0.50 acres
Bedrooms
6
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
13
Investment Metrics
Units
3
Unit 1 Rent
— · N
Unit 2 Rent
$1,420/mo · N
Unit 3 Rent
$1,425/mo
Total Monthly Rent
$2,845/mo
Gross Income
$34,140
Net Operating Income
$34,140
Operating Expenses
$7,082
Water/Sewer Expense
$3,049
Electric Expense
$2,207
Cap Rate
2.13%
Interior
Heating
None
Cooling
None
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Basement
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/den, Sunroom
Exterior
Construction
Stone
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle, Rubber
Features
Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
Porch, Deck
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
7
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Common
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer
Financial
Annual Tax
$11,162
Assessed Value
$1,031,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Exclusions
Please Ask Us About The Exterior Renovations Seller Has Made
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
House Color
blue green
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
17 days
Property Overview
Property Type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1865
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,123 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Stories
3
Levels
3
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Deck
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Sunroom
Windows:
Insulated Windows, Screens
Basement:
Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1865
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Stone
Roof:
Shingle, Rubber
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Stories:
3
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Natural Gas
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch:
Porch, Deck
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Barn/Stable
Lot Features:
Wooded, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
7
Parking Features:
Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
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
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Fessenden School
0.6 mi
Grades K-09
Dearborn Academy School
0.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
1.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.3 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.4 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
1.6 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
3.1 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
3.2 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
High Schools
4 schools
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.5 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
3.0 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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Neighborhood
Newtonville
70 Walker St, Newton MA 02460
Newton, MA 02460
Listing Information
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID
TM321811
Office MLS ID
AN3337
Listing Data Updated
Jan 15, 2019 1:50 PM 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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