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524 Ward St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$3,695,000
$3,595,000
Est. $20,285/month
6
Beds
5.5
Baths
5,573
Sq Ft
$645
Price/Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
1910
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
117
Days on Market
Active Price Drop -$100,000 Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488665 Copied! • Updated Jul 4, 2026

About this home

Situated on an exceptional 16,254 sq. ft. level lot in the heart of Newton Centre, this beautifully renovated 5–6 bedroom, 5.5 bath residence offers generous living space and remarkable versatility. Sun-filled rooms and a thoughtful floor plan create an inviting setting for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, the heart of the home, while formal living and dining rooms provide elegant gathering spaces. A private office, mudroom, and half bath complete the main level. The upper floors feature a luxurious primary suite, spacious secondary bedrooms, and flexible accommodations ideal for guests, home offices, study, or multigenerational living. A finished lower level offers additional recreation, fitness, media, and work-from-home space. Expansive outdoor grounds and a coveted Newton Centre location near village shops, restaurants, parks, top-rated schools, Boston, and Cambridge complete this exceptional offering.

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Property History

Market Insights

2
Price Changes
2.7%
Price Range

Property Timeline

Price Reduced
Jun 24, 2026
$3,595,000 $50,000 (-1.37%)
From $3,645,000 to $3,595,000 (-1.4%)
Price Reduced
May 21, 2026
$3,645,000 $50,000 (-1.35%)
From $3,695,000 to $3,645,000 (-1.4%)
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Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$3,695,000
Original listing

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $22,883 $2,335,000

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$22,883
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,335,000

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1910
Living Area 5,573 sq ft
Lot Size 0.37 acres
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 18

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile, Vinyl, Bamboo, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Electric Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/dryer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Features Closet, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Home Office-separate Entry, Play Room, Media Room, Study, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
Total Spaces 10
Electric 220 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Annual Tax $22,883
Assessed Value $2,335,000
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures Seller Is The Agent. Stucco Siding Completed In Fall 2025. Interior Painted In 2026
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color biege
Sq Ft Source Other
Sq Ft Disclosures Include all 4 levels. Does not include the two-car garage
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 108 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1910
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,573 sq ft
Total Rooms
18

Room Details

First Floor

Dining Room
13 x 17
Chair Rail, Recessed Lighting, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Tray Ceiling(s)
Living Room
17 x 12
Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting
Family Room
Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Crown Molding

Second Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bedroom4
11 x 17
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom3
15 x 14
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bedroom2
13 x 14
Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Master Bedroom
14 x 17
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Recessed Lighting

Third Floor

Bedroom5
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Basement Floor

Office
11 x 13
Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Recessed Lighting

Other Floor

Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Kitchen
Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances, Pot Filler Faucet, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Bamboo, Hardwood, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Vacuum System, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Home Office-Separate Entry, Play Room, Media Room, Study, Mud Room, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead
Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Gas Dryer Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1910
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Storage, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Total Parking Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private 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
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.3 mi
Grades K-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
1.9 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.2 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.3 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
1.7 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
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
1.9 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
2.0 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
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.1 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.8 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
1.8 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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Newton Center

524 Ward St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Allison Avramovich
Listing Office Sumner Realty LLC
Office Phone 617-990-4870
Agent MLS ID CN217015
Office MLS ID AN6392
Listing Data Updated Jul 4, 2026 3:05 AM 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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