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#73387258, Valerie Wastcoat, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
$2,399,000 List price
21 Waterston Rd Newton, MA 02458
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5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,971 sqft
0.5 acres
$604 / sqft
House
Property details
About 21 Waterston Rd
In an established Newton neighborhood with large lots and gorgeous historic homes, this grand 1906 Queen Anne-style home with lovely original detail sits on a 22,817 square foot lot with a spectacular yard. It is under a mile to the public elementary & middle schools, and provides exceptionally easy access into Boston and Cambridge. The home is an entertainer’s dream with abundant natural light, oversized rooms and high ceilings. Presently offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the previously-finished third floor provides prime space for expansion. The home is beautifully maintained and updated, including a 2017-freshened kitchen. The first level includes the living room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a den with a powder room. Upstairs is the primary suite, another bedroom suite including a study, plus three more bedrooms & another full bathroom. Basement has laundry & updated systems. Outside find an oversized one car garage & lush landscaping. Ward/Bigelow buffer zone.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
(New)
Size3,971 sqft
Lot size0.52 Acres
Year built1906
ParkingDetached, Paved Drive, Paved
MLS #73385424
Garage1 space
FireplaceDining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Bathroom - Full, Den, Bathroom, Study
- Fireplace: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved
- Exterior: Deck, Rain Gutters
- Architectural Style: Victorian, Queen Anne
- Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $2,399,000
- Price/SqFt: $604
- Annual Tax Amount: $21,940
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Waterston Road connects Ruthven Road and Franklin Street
- Year Built: 1906
- Living Area: 3,971 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.52 Acres
- MLS Number: 73385424
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (617) 752-6845
- Listing Agent: Matt Montgomery Group
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,247,900 | $21,940 |
| 2023 | $2,047,600 | $20,845 |
| 2022 | $1,895,900 | $19,945 |
| 2021 | $1,788,600 | $19,245 |
| 2020 | $1,788,600 | $18,673 |
| 2019 | $1,730,900 | $18,088 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Underwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•101 Vernon St
6
Ward Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•10 Dolphin Rd
7
Cabot Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•229 Cabot St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $209,072. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. The majority of families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have masters degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
4%
<35k
17%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
54%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
23%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
39%
Married, No Kids
34%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
16%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 21 Waterston Rd
The listing price of 21 Waterston Rd property is $2,399,000.
The property 21 Waterston Rd is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02458.
Active Listing: 21 Waterston Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 21 Waterston Rd are: Underwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cabot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Mary Lyon K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Thomas Edison K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lyon Upper 9-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $21,940 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 21 Waterston Rd has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 21 Waterston Rd is 3,971 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 21 Waterston Rd is 1906.
This home is located at 21 Waterston Rd in Newton, MA and zip code 02458 in the Newton Corner neighborhood. This 3,971 square foot home, which was built in 1906, sits on a 0.52 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,399,000.
While more than 44 listings in Newton, MA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 46 were sold below. The number of listings in Newton, MA increased by 15.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025 median list price was $1,550,400 and the average listing age was 31 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.