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235 California Street, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$1,050,000
Est. $6,221/month
5
Beds
2
Baths
2,300
Sq Ft
$457
Price/Sq Ft
0.22
Acres
1922
Year Built
28
Days on Market
Closed Listed Oct 1, 2023 • MLS# 73165479 Copied!

About this home

Desirable Nonantum location for this large 2 family home with a 9500 square foot lot. A developer's dream!! This home is full of charm, character and has been in the same family for many years. The first floor offers large rooms, including a living room with fireplace, dining room, eat-in kitchen, updated bathroom, laundry hook up, and one bedroom. The second-floor unit offers 2 floors of living including, a living room, eat-in kitchen, office/gym/yoga area, and one bedroom. The third floor has an additional 3 bedrooms (sq footage has been added). The grounds are amazing with 2 driveways and a 1 car garage/shed. Close to The Charles River Greenway, highway access, public transportation, restaurants, parks, shops, and more. This Property has so much potential and will be delivered vacant! You don't want to miss this one!! Being sold as is. **** OPEN HOUSE Tuesday October 3rd 2024 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm****** Feel free to stop by.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Multi Family
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1922
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
2
Living Area
2,300 sq ft
Total Rooms
11
Stories
3
Levels
3

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,100,000
Final Sale Price: $1,050,000
Difference: $50,000 (-4.5%)
Performance Metrics
95.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
28
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $478
Sale $/sq ft: $457
This property sold for $457 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 4.5% below the original asking price.

With only 28 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income
Style Multi Family
Year Built 1922
Living Area 2,300 sq ft
Lot Size 0.22 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances None
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full
Laundry None
Features Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/den

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Off Street
Total Spaces 7

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $8,545
Assessed Value $839,300

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den
Windows:
Basement: Full
Laundry:
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1922
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation: Block
Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Oil
Cooling:
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

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

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:

Location

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Neighborhood

235 California Street, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

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

3 schools
A-
Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School
0.4 mi | #249 of 824 | Score: 52.4
Dropped 192 spots from last year
-5.8 below state avg
336 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Walnut Park Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-K
A
Horace Mann School
0.6 mi | #125 of 824 | Score: 57.8
Improved 101 spots from last year
-0.4 below state avg
351 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
A-
Watertown Middle School
0.6 mi | #108 of 352 | Score: 48.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
-9.6 below state avg
583 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.9 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
1.2 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
B+
Watertown High School
0.5 mi | #112 of 346 | Score: 59.3
Improved 118 spots from last year
+1.1 above state avg
761 students Diverse
18 sports • 1,578 athletes
Strong AP Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics
Grades 09-12
Walker Beacon School
1.2 mi
Grades 07-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.4 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
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Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
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Property History

Market Insights

40%
Price Range
30
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73490886
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Mar 24, 2026
$1,750,000
MLS #73490886 - Active
Sold
Jan 4, 2024
$1,050,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 30
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Listed for Sale
Oct 1, 2023
$1,100,000
Original listing
Agent: John Heaney Office: Success! Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 24, 2026 Sold $1,750,000
Oct 1, 2023 New Listing Added $1,100,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
28 days
Price per Sq Ft
$457

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $8,545 $839,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$8,545
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$839,300

Listing Information

Listing Office Success! Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB902719
Office MLS ID BB2685
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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