17 Montrose St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

$3,550,000

5

Beds

5.5

Baths

5,217

Sq Ft

$680

Price/Sq Ft

0.61

Acres

1933

Year Built

2

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

11

Days on Market

Sold Listed Sep 22, 2023 • MLS# 73162537 Copied! • Updated Oct 24, 2023

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $3,500,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $3,550,000
                        

Difference: +$50,000 (+1.4%)

Performance Metrics

101.4%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

11

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $671

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $680
                        

This property sold for $680 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 11 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

$680/sq ft

Area Median

$537/sq ft

Difference

+26.7%

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

About this home

This exceptional Royal Barry Wills home located on prestigious Montrose Street, is in the heart of Newton. Stunning curb appeal, enter into the double door vestibule to the front hall. The entertainment size living room w/picture window & fireplace, overlooks the magnificent grounds. Off the living room is a large home office/library w/ walls of glass & a separate entrance. The light filled dining room leads into the updated kitchen w/ white cabinets, SS appliances & soapstone counters. The adjoining family room has vaulted ceilings, a beautiful built-in cabinet & French doors leading out to the yard. A mudroom & full bath completes this level .The skylit 2nd level has 5 bedrooms, two of which are en suite, & 3 full bathrooms. Laundry is on the 2nd floor. Finished LL space for gym. The outdoor oasis is a showstopper. It features a beautiful lawn, a stunning pool w/hot tub a bar w/ a grill, a pool house with full kitchen, dining, living room & bath. Great location, close to Pike.

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Property History

Market Insights

99.5%

Price Range

12

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73561583

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🏡

Currently Listed

Aug 10, 2026

$16,000

MLS #73561583 - Active

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✓

Sold

Oct 23, 2023

$3,550,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 12

🏠

Listed for Sale

Sep 22, 2023

$3,500,000

Original listing

Agent: The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
08/10/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$16,000	-	-	MLS #73561583 - Active
10/23/2023	✓ Sold	$3,550,000	-	-	Property sold
09/22/2023	🏠 Listed for Sale	$3,500,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2023	$29,306	$2,878,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$29,306

Tax Year 2023

Assessed Value

$2,878,800

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1933

Living Area 5,217 sq ft

Lot Size 0.61 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 3

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry Second Floor

Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Beadboard, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Pedestal Sink, Lighting - Overhead, Game Room, Bathroom, Office, Wet Bar

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle, Slate

Features Patio, Covered Patio/deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Cabana, Hot Tub/spa, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Pool Pool - Inground Heated

Spa Private

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio, Covered

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $29,306

Assessed Value $2,878,800

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures The 6th Heating Zone Is For The Pool House. The 3rd A/c Zone Is For The Pool House. Slate Roof Approx 5 Years Old. Radiant Heat In Kitchen, Eating Area, Mudroom And Bathroom.. Pool House Built Approx 6 Yrs Ago. Second Kitchen In Pool House. Outdoor Speakers.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color White

Sq Ft Source Measured

Sq Ft Disclosures includes lower level and 652 sf in pool house

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 12 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1933

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

5

Half Bathrooms

1

Living Area

5,217 sq ft

Total Rooms

11

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood

Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Beadboard, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Pedestal Sink, Lighting - Overhead, Game Room, Bathroom, Office, Wet Bar

Windows:

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete

Laundry: Second Floor

Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1933

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle, Slate

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Heating Zones: 6

Cooling: Central Air

Cooling Zones: 3

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Pool - Inground Heated, Cabana, Hot Tub/Spa, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, Outdoor Shower, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Patio & Porch: Patio, Covered

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures: Cabana

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Pool: Private Pool

Pool Features: Pool - Inground Heated

Spa/Hot Tub: Yes

Spa Features: Private

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

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Neighborhood

17 Montrose St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

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