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951 Walnut Street, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461 • Newton Highlands
$1,725,000
Est. $8,923/month
5
Beds
4
Baths
2,901
Sq Ft
$595
Price/Sq Ft
0.12
Acres
2024
Year Built
153
Days on Market
Closed Listed Feb 27, 2025 • MLS# 73339395 Copied!

About this home

Set in Newton Highlands, this new construction home exemplifies luxury and modern design. The developer's vision shines through in the open concept living spaces, characterized by soaring ceilings and expansive windows that flood the home with natural light. The gourmet kitchen is a culinary delight, featuring a large center island, top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a six-burner gas stove, quartz countertops, and plenty of cabinetry. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a convenient laundry area, including a primary suite with a spacious walk-in closet and a spa-like bath with a large shower and double sinks. The finished lower level adds additional living space. Located in the desirable Zervas/Mason Rice school district buffer zone and close to the Village, Crystal Lake, Cold Spring Park, and the MBTA.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
2024
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Living Area
2,901 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $2,249,000
Final Sale Price: $1,725,000
Difference: $524,000 (-23.3%)
Performance Metrics
76.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
153
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $775
Sale $/sq ft: $595
This property sold for $595 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 23.3% below the original asking price.

At 153 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 2024
Living Area 2,901 sq ft
Lot Size 0.12 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Full
Laundry Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Office

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial, Contemporary
Roof Shingle
Features Deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck

Parking

Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Under
Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer

Financial

Annual Tax 0.00
Assessed Value 0.00

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Office
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Laundry: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Contemporary
Year Built: 2024
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Parking Features: Attached, Under

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Highlands

951 Walnut Street, Newton MA 02461

Newton, MA 02461

Walkability

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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
2.1 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
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.2 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
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
1.2 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
1.5 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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Property History

Market Insights

8.7%
Price Range
147
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Sep 11, 2025
$1,725,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 147
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Listed for Sale
Feb 27, 2025
$1,890,000
Original listing
Agent: Richard C. Dore Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Feb 27, 2025 New Listing Added $1,890,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
153 days
Price per Sq Ft
$595

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $0 $0

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
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Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Richard C. Dore
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID BB801259
Office MLS ID AN3108
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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