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60 Ashton Ave, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Centre
$1,155,000
Est. $6,708/month
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,300
Sq Ft
$502
Price/Sq Ft
0.20
Acres
1910
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Jun 4, 2020 • MLS# 72667425 Copied!

About this home

1st time on the market since 1961! Sited on an 8800sf level lot, on a tree-lined side street in Newton Centre is this 1910 brick Colonial style home with slate roof. Original detail and moldings. Hardwood floors. Living room with fireplace and beamed ceiling w/access to enclosed 3-season porch. Dining room seats ten. Kitchen remodeled in 1961. On this level is a small office which could be converted to a half bathroom. Second floor has 1 original bathroom and 4 bedrooms all with hardwood floors. 3rd floor has linen storage, 2 more bedrooms and a full original bathroom. House has a modern high efficiency hot water boiler. Basement has half bathroom, storage and a laundry room w/ large soapstone sink. Cheerful and sunny, this house represents an opportunity to update to your taste. It is located on one of Newton Centre's nicest streets and is surrounded by homes of greater value. Near schools, houses of worship, public transportation and parks. A unique find. Go to 60ashton.com

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner FERRELL NATASHA & MICHAEL
Mailing Address 60 ASHTON AVE, NEWTON CENTRE, MA, 02459

Land Use

Use Code 1010
Description N/A
Zoning SR2
Style Colonial

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,932,800
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $21,087
CPA Surcharge 2% ($400)
Estimated Annual Tax $21,487

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $1,224,000 $708,800 $1,932,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 31, 2020 $1,155,000 75265/50

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 Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,075,000
Final Sale Price: $1,155,000
Difference: +$80,000 (+7.4%)
Performance Metrics
107.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $467
Sale $/sq ft: $502
This property sold for $502 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 7.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

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

This Property
$502/sq ft
Area Average
$540/sq ft
Difference
7.0%

This property sold near the area average for similar homes.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 2,300 sq ft
Lot Size 0.20 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Range, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Features Closet, Bedroom, Office, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate
Features Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Fuses
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $8,017
Assessed Value $767,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Disposal, Range, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Bedroom, Office, Sun Room
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Rain Gutters
Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Easements, Level
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Centre

60 Ashton Ave, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

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

Middle Schools

4 schools
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+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.7 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.8 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
1.9 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
Fusion Academy
2.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.8 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
1.7 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
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Property History

Market Insights

6.9%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jul 31, 2020
$1,155,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jun 4, 2020
$1,075,000
Original listing
Agent: Stillman & Halley Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 3, 2026 Sold $2,595,000
Jun 4, 2020 New Listing Added $1,075,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$502

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2020 $8,017 $767,900

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,017
Tax Year 2020
Assessed Value
$767,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Stillman & Halley
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM327481
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Jul 31, 2020 1:34 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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