23 Forest Ave., Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton - West Newton Hill
$6,100,000
Est. $32,467/month
5
Beds
6
Baths
8,786
Sq Ft
$694
Price/Sq Ft
0.59
Acres
2010
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
227
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73210043

About this home

This beautiful architecturally designed home in West Newton Hill with wrap around porch sits on over a half acre of level land. This expansive almost nine thousand square foot home features beautiful millwork throughout and a very thoughtfully designed first floor which opens out to a southwest facing level yard. Large mudroom with side entry or direct from the three car garage. Two staircases bring you to the second floor which has five en-suite bedrooms and large laundry. Off of the second floor is a large conditioned unfinished walk-up space great for storage and other potential uses. Saving the best feature for last is the amazing lower level that can be accessed from the mudroom or its own entry to this amazing 1,500 square foot indoor sports/basketball court with 20-foot ceilings. Ideally located just a minute to the Mass Pike and central to the shops, restaurants and train in West Newton Square and Newtonville. Come see everything this home has to offer!

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $6,795,000
Final Sale Price: $6,100,000
Difference: $695,000 (-10.2%)
Performance Metrics
89.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
227
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $773
Sale $/sq ft: $694
This property sold for $694 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 10.2% below the original asking price.

At 227 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
2010
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
8,786 sq ft
Total Rooms
14

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Carpet
Heating
Central, Radiant, Hydro Air, Ductless
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Interior Features
Bedroom, Exercise Room, Play Room
Laundry Features
Second Floor
Basement Details
Full
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Accessibility Features
No

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame, Stone
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Patio/Porch Features
Porch, Deck
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.59 acres
Lot Size
25,614 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.5900
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
3
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Covered Parking Spaces
3

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Subdivision
West Newton Hill
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$58,711
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$5,767,300
Parcel Number
687549
Zoning
SR2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Exclusions
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Location

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Neighborhood

West Newton - West Newton Hill

23 Forest Ave., Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Peirce
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Day
Rating information coming soon
High School
North
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $4,893
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

10.2%
Price Range
229
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Feb 27, 2025
$6,100,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 229
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Listed for Sale
Mar 7, 2024
$6,795,000
Original listing
Agent: MB Associates Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 7, 2024 New Listing Added $6,795,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
227 days
Price per Sq Ft
$694

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $58,711 $5,767,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$58,711
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$5,767,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent MB Associates
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Agent MLS ID TM006193
Office MLS ID AN6227

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