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945 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$1,595,000
Est. $9,497/month
4
Beds
3.5
Baths
2,745
Sq Ft
$581
Price/Sq Ft
0.15
Acres
1894
Year Built
5 hours 10 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Apr 7, 2026 • MLS# 73497026 Copied!

About this home

Completed in 2017, a total renovation inside & out, this lovely Victorian-era residence w/ approximately 2,745 square feet of living space offers sun-filled rooms, high ceilings, crown moldings & boasts fine craftsmanship throughout. The 1st floor offers an open concept floor plan, perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen has a 6ft granite island, marble back-splash & both Thermador & Bosch appliances & flows into the diningroom & livingroom areas. The 2nd floor has 3 generously sized bedrooms w/recessed lighting, a full bathroom & laundry area. The primary suite on the 3rd level has high ceilings, walk-in closet & a spa- like bathroom w/ soaking tub & separate shower. The LL is finished w/ a family-play room, full bathroom, closet & walk-out access. Lovely patio & outdoor oasis. The oversized 1 car garage has been renovated & insulated & has 60 amps of electrical service & a cable hook-up. The property is close to Whole Foods, the D line T, bus route #59 & Crystal Lake.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,745 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Open House Schedule

12
Apr
Sunday, April 12
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
11
Apr
Saturday, April 11
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
09
Apr
Thursday, April 9
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
10
Apr
Friday, April 10
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1894
Living Area 2,745 sq ft
Lot Size 0.15 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Vacuum System, Range Hood
Fireplace None
Basement Full, Finished, Walk-out Access
Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Finish - Cement Plaster

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Victorian
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $14,779
Assessed Value $1,508,100

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Vacuum System, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Central Vacuum, Finish - Cement Plaster
Windows:
Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Victorian
Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Stone, Granite

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: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, Paved

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

945 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
1.4 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Learning Prep School
1.8 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Campus School at Boston College
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Jackson School
2.0 mi
Grades K-06
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Fessenden School
2.1 mi
Grades K-09
Brimmer + May School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
2.7 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 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
2.0 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+
Bigelow Middle School
2.1 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
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
1.6 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.4 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.1 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
1.5 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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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Apr 7, 2026
$1,595,000
Original listing
Agent: The Kennedy Lynch Team Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
Previous Transaction - MLS #72116986
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
May 25, 2017
$1,165,000
MLS #72116986

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Apr 7, 2026 New Listing Added $1,595,000
May 25, 2017 Sold $1,165,000

Market Statistics

Time on Market
5 hours 10 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$581

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $14,779 $1,508,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,779
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$1,508,100

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Kennedy Lynch Team
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID TM362279
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Apr 7, 2026 11:39 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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