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269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$3,000,000
6
Beds
3
Baths
4,767
Sq Ft
$629
Price/Sq Ft
0.78
Acres
1850
Year Built
1
Garage Space
13
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 10, 2024 • MLS# 73222550 Copied! • Updated Jun 4, 2024

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,750,000
Final Sale Price: $3,000,000
Difference: +$250,000 (+9.1%)
Performance Metrics
109.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
13
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $577
Sale $/sq ft: $629
This property sold for $629 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 3 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$629/sq ft
Area Average
$415/sq ft
Difference
+51.6%

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

About this home

Exuding timeless elegance, this stately Greek-Revival Colonial sits gracefully on a .78-acre level lot on Newton's Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District. Discover a spectacular interior featuring high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and meticulously preserved details, including hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows. The first level offers a grand entry, spacious living and dining rooms, and an eat-in kitchen where you walk out to an expansive deck overlooking stunning grounds. The 2nd level includes 4 generous bedrooms and a sun drenched studio/family room with another great view of the sprawling backyard, and an office. The 3rd level hosts 2 additional bedrooms, and a bonus room providing flexibility for extended family, playroom, or whatever suits your needs. A circular driveway, and plenty of off-street parking, this distinguished residence is ideally situated near prestigious schools, parks, the Masspike, Boston and Cambridge.

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Property History

Market Insights

27.6%
Price Range
14
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73476834
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Feb 12, 2026
$3,800,000
MLS #73476834 - Active
Sold
Jun 4, 2024
$3,000,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 14
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Listed for Sale
Apr 10, 2024
$2,750,000
Original listing
Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $23,539 $2,411,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$23,539
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$2,411,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1850
Living Area 4,767 sq ft
Lot Size 0.78 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling Other
Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Unfinished
Laundry Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Ceiling - Half-vaulted, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone
Architecture Colonial, Greek Revival
Roof Slate
Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/gravel
Total Spaces 5
Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $23,539
Assessed Value $2,411,800
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Central Air In Family Room Only.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Measured
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1850
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
2
Living Area
4,767 sq ft
Total Rooms
13

Room Details

Second Floor

Bedroom4
15.25 x 11.25
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
Bedroom3
15.25 x 10.75
Closet, Crown Molding
Bathroom2
8.75 x 7
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom2
15.25 x 15
Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
Bathroom3
10.5 x 7.5
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
15.25 x 14.75
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wood, Crown Molding
Office
12 x 8.75
Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Family Room
19.5 x 16.5
Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Sconce

Third Floor

Bedroom5
15 x 15.5
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Half Vaulted Ceiling(s)

Other Floor

Master Bathroom

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
4.25 x 7.25
Bathroom - Half, Lighting - Sconce
Dining Room
15 x 12.25
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
Kitchen
32 x 24
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Living Room
15.5 x 22
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room
Windows: Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Greek Revival
Year Built: 1850
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Other
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage: 133.00 ft
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University
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
Newton Country Day School
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Jackson School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
0.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Brimmer + May School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Learning Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.2 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
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.6 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.9 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
2.9 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
Fusion Academy
3.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.3 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
2.6 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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269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Listing Information

Listing Agent Ilene Solomon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID BB302500
Office MLS ID AN6227
Listing Data Updated Jun 4, 2024 1:55 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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