76 Taft Ave, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton

$1,574,000

Est. $9,249/month

5

Beds

3

Baths

2,857

Sq Ft

$551

Price/Sq Ft

0.14

Acres

1892

Year Built

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Type

78

Days on Market

Active Price Drop -$23,000 Listed Mar 11, 2026 • MLS# 73485507 Copied!

About this home

Beautiful Two- Family Home with Sun-filled Living Spaces and 2 Car Garage. Welcome to this bright and inviting two-family home, perfectly designed for modern living. Each spacious unit offers an open-concept layout filled with natural light, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere throughout the day. The kitchens feature sleek cabinetry, ample counter space, and convenient dining areas that flow effortlessly into the living rooms. Generously sized bedrooms provide privacy and comfort, while updated bathrooms add a touch of elegance. Large windows in every room capture abundant sunlight, making each space feel airy and cheerful. Outside, enjoy a beautifully yard and a two-car garage offering plenty of parking and storage.

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Property Overview

Property Type

2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1892

Bedrooms

5

Full Bathrooms

3

Living Area

2,857 sq ft

Total Rooms

10

Stories

3

Levels

3

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential Income

Style 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Year Built 1892

Living Area 2,857 sq ft

Lot Size 0.14 acres

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Wood, Tile

Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace None

Basement Garage Access, Unfinished

Laundry None

Features Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Sunroom

Exterior

Construction Brick

Architecture None

Roof Shingle

Features None

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Driveway

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 220 Volts

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $13,077

Assessed Value $1,334,400

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Laundry Room, Sunroom

Windows:

Basement: Garage Access, Unfinished

Laundry:

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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1892

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Brick

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Stone

Stories: 3

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas

Cooling:

Hot Water: Natural Gas

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:

Patio & Porch: Patio

Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Driveway

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Neighborhood

West Newton

76 Taft Ave, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

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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

B

Henry Whittemore Elementary School

0.3 mi | #357 of 824 | Score: 49.0

Improved 144 spots from last year

-9.2 below state avg

372 students Moderate

Rising School

Grades K-05

A-

Franklin School

0.4 mi | #187 of 824 | Score: 55.7

Dropped 36 spots from last year

-2.5 below state avg

320 students Diverse

Grades K-05

Fessenden School

0.4 mi

Grades K-09

M

Middle Schools

3 schools

A+

F.A. Day Middle School

0.7 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

B

John W. McDevitt Middle School

1.2 mi | #160 of 352 | Score: 43.8

Dropped 17 spots from last year

-14.4 below state avg

618 students Diverse

Grades 06-08

A-

John F Kennedy Middle School

1.5 mi | #94 of 352 | Score: 50.3

Improved 34 spots from last year

-7.9 below state avg

635 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

A+

Newton North High School

1.5 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

B-

Waltham Senior High School

1.5 mi | #179 of 346 | Score: 53.0

Improved 59 spots from last year

-5.2 below state avg

1,791 students Diverse

21 sports • 1,802 athletes

Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum

Grades 09-12

B+

Watertown High School

1.7 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

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Price Reduced

May 19, 2026

$1,574,000 $23,000 (-1.44%)

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Mar 11, 2026

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Agent: Ruth Cheng Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
05/19/2026	↓ Price Reduced	$1,574,000	$23,000	-	From $1,597,000 to $1,574,000 (-1.4%)
03/11/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,597,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
May 19, 2026	Price Changed	$1,574,000	-$23,000
Mar 11, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,597,000	—

Market Statistics

Days on Market

78 days

Price per Sq Ft

$551

Total Price Drop

-$23,000

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2026	$13,077	$1,334,400

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$13,077

Tax Year 2026

Assessed Value

$1,334,400

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