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171A Lowell Ave. # A, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460
$910,000
Est. $5,409/month
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,536
Sq Ft
$592
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1854
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 21, 2023 • MLS# 73099986 Copied!

About this home

Charming & bright Gothic Revival located in Newtonville’s historic district on a shared lot. No walls are shared between the two “condo houses” only a common connector in the rear. The 1st floor features a spacious living room with a bay window & gas stove, a lovely dining room with a bay window, an eat-in kitchen with a bay window & a deck off it, and a half bath. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms, an office, and a renovated full bath. Wide pine floors throughout. There is central air on the first floor & ceiling fans in the bedrooms. Two unheated rooms on the third floor afford ample storage. Laundry with additional storage is in the basement. Two car side-by-side parking. This historic home has been well-kept. Near the Commuter Rail, Express Buses, Mass Pike, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, schools, near playground and sports fields at Albemarle, restaurants and stores. Buyers to do their own due diligence. The property is being sold "as Is". Any & all offers due by Tues. April 25th by 6 PM.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner 171 LOWELL AVE MASTER DEED

Land Use

Use Code 995
Description N/A
Zoning MR3
Style Condominium

Tax Information

Assessed Value $0
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $809,200 $809,200

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jun 16, 2023 $910,000 81668/494
Oct 1, 2003 $194,000 41316/614

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: geocode_proximity (85.0% confidence) · Data as of Apr 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1854
Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,536 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
3
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $759,000
Final Sale Price: $910,000
Difference: +$151,000 (+19.9%)
Performance Metrics
119.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $494
Sale $/sq ft: $592
This property sold for $592 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 19.9% 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 10 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$592/sq ft
Area Average
$163/sq ft
Difference
+263.5%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1854
Living Area 1,536 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Other (see Remarks)
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

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

Financial

Annual Tax $7,285
Assessed Value $708,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Office
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Other (See Remarks)
Year Built: 1854
Effective Year (Renovated): 1988
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Location

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Neighborhood

171A Lowell Ave. # A, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

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
0.7 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
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
3.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.5 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
1.5 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
3.0 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
3.1 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Clearway School
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.4 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
2.9 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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Property History

Market Insights

22.2%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73506514
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Currently Listed
Apr 23, 2026
$975,000
MLS #73506514 - Active
Sold
Jun 16, 2023
$910,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Apr 21, 2023
$759,000
Original listing
Agent: Lisa Beth Koufman Office: LBK Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 23, 2026 Sold $975,000
Apr 21, 2023 New Listing Added $759,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$592

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $7,285 $708,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,285
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$708,500

Listing Information

Listing Agent Lisa Beth Koufman
Listing Office LBK Realty
Agent MLS ID BB904695
Office MLS ID BB1919
Listing Data Updated Jun 16, 2023 7:01 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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