FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
12 Sylvester Rd, Newton MA 02465
Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$740,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$699,000
Final Sale Price:
$740,000
Difference:
+$41,000 (+5.9%)
Performance Metrics
105.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$588
Sale $/sq ft:
$623
This property sold for $623 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 5.9% 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 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$623/sq ft
Area Median
$572/sq ft
Difference
+8.9%
This property sold slightly above the area median for similar homes.
About this home
In a lovely West Newton neighborhood, this charming Cape Cod style home is under a mile to both the West Newton Village and Waltham’s Moody Street with shops, restaurants & a movie theater. This location is also under a mile to the public elementary and middle schools, offers central air conditioning and is sited on level lot with a grassy yard and attached one car garage. The foyer opens to a spacious living room with a fireplace. Off the living room is a great office, perfect for working from home or a Peloton. Across the foyer is a large dining room that leads to the kitchen with a good amount of workspace & storage, and a door to the yard. A hallway leads to the sunny first level bedroom and bathroom. On the top floor is a nice sitting room and the second bedroom. Presently semi-finished, the basement houses the 2nd full bathroom, systems, laundry and ample storage. This home is a great entry-level opportunity to the Newton single family home market for an end user or developer.
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Property History
Market Insights
75.7%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73513553
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
May 6, 2026
$2,880,000
MLS #73513553 - Active
Sold
Aug 16, 2022
$740,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
Listed for Sale
Jun 15, 2022
$699,000
Original listing
Agent: Matt Montgomery Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $2,880,000 | - | - | MLS #73513553 - Active |
| 08/16/2022 | ✓ Sold | $740,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/15/2022 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $699,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $7,254 | $689,500 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$7,254
Tax Year 2022
Assessed Value
$689,500
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1940
Living Area
1,188 sq ft
Lot Size
0.17 acres
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
2
Total Rooms
7
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Features
Closet, Office, Sitting Room
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Cape
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Total Spaces
3
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
$7,254
Assessed Value
$689,500
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Second Bathroom Is In Semi-finished Basement. House Is Being Sold As Part Of An Estate; Seller And Agent Make No Representations. Buyers Should Do All Due Diligence Prior To Submitting An Offer. No Bath On The Upper Floor.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
6 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1940
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
1,188 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Vinyl, Exterior Access
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Flooring - Vinyl
LevelBasement
FeaturesNo
Display Options
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, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Closet, Office, Sitting Room
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished
Laundry:
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Sink, In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Cape
Year Built:
1940
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Block
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
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
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
3
Parking Features:
Attached, Off Street, Tandem, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Community Amenities:
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
0.4 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.5 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.7 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
2.1 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
3.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.1 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
5.1 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.8 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
2.4 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
4.0 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
4.1 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
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.5 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
3.9 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
West Newton
12 Sylvester Rd, Newton MA 02465
Newton, MA 02465
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Matt Montgomery Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-752-6845
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0418
Office MLS ID
AN3337
Listing Data Updated
Aug 17, 2022 9:40 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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