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956 Walnut St # 1, Newton MA 02461
Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$2,735,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$2,749,000
Final Sale Price:
$2,735,000
Difference:
$14,000 (-0.5%)
Performance Metrics
99.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
1
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$749
Sale $/sq ft:
$745
This property sold for $745 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 0.5% below the original asking price.
With only 1 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$745/sq ft
Area Median
$966/sq ft
Difference
22.9%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Welcome to The Residences at Four Corners, a collection of professionally managed townhomes (WITH GAS HEAT, COOKING, HW & outdoor BBQ) in the Four Corners neighborhood of Newton Highlands. Crystal Lake, Whole Foods, village shops, Cold Spring Park, and Newton Centre are all nearby, and both the Newton Centre and Newton Highlands Green Line stops are an easy walk. Each home sits above a private heated parking level with direct access to an individual two car garage, also heated. Floor plans feature an open first floor and a first-floor bedroom suite, with four-to-five-bedroom layouts and three and a half or more baths. Kitchens are finished with custom cabinets, Thermador appliances and quartz counters. Two homes include private elevators with direct service from the lower level to the second-floor primary suite. Best of all these homes have gas heat, hot water, cooking and outdoor BBQ hook-ups and every residence has a fenced private yard with patio.
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Property History
Market Insights
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Dec 22, 2025
$2,749,000
Original listing
Agent: Ward Shifman
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listed for Sale
Dec 22, 2025
$2,749,000
Original listing
Agent: Ward Shifman
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listed for Sale
Dec 22, 2025
$2,749,000
Original listing
Agent: Ward Shifman
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 12/22/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,749,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0 | $0 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$0
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$1,100
Monthly
Assessed Value
$0
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
2025
Living Area
3,671 sq ft
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Y
Laundry
Second Floor, In Unit
Features
Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Elevator
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup, Patio, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced
Patio/Porch
Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Off Street
Total Spaces
2
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Financial
Annual Tax
0.00
Assessed Value
0.00
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$1,100 Monthly
Fee Includes
Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
These Units Have Gas! Hoa Fee Includes Common Gas For Heated Driveway Ramp & Elec. For Gas Boiler, Fan & Mini Splits In Garage. Each Unit Power The Landscape Lights In Front Of Their Units. Condo Fee Is Estimated. Agent Part Of The Development Team.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
1
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
2 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
2025
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,671 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Stories
4
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
3,051 sq ft above grade
620 sq ft below grade
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LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Elevator
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Second Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
2025
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
4
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones:
3
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
3
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup, Patio, Fenced Yard, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch:
Patio
Fencing:
Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
2
Parking Features:
Attached, Off Street
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
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
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A+
Mason-Rice School
0.4 mi
|
#33 of 824
|
Score: 63.6
Improved 11 spots from last year
+5.4 above state avg
321 students
Diverse
Grades K-05
A
Zervas School
0.6 mi
|
#148 of 824
|
Score: 57.2
Improved 66 spots from last year
-1 below state avg
399 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
A
Bowen School
1.1 mi
|
#143 of 824
|
Score: 57.3
Dropped 71 spots from last year
-0.9 below state avg
325 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades K-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.5 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
1.6 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
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
2.1 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
High Schools
3 schools
A+
Newton North High School
1.2 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
1.4 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
Fusion Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
Newton Highlands
956 Walnut St # 1, Newton MA 02461
Newton, MA 02461
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Ward Shifman
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone
617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID
BB983294
Office MLS ID
AN6227
Listing Data Updated
Mar 30, 2026 3:50 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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