$3,200,000

23 Kenwood Ave Newton, MA 02459

9 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,296 sqft
0.5 acres
$745 / sqft
House

Property details

About 23 Kenwood Ave

Welcome to this stately Victorian located on a gaslit street in Newton Center with gracious rooms, high ceilings and exquisite period details! Enter the home to find a dramatic foyer with window seat and stained glass windows facing the elegant staircase. To the right you will find the spacious parlor and attached office with built-ins. To the left you will find a living room opening to a dining room and attached porch overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. A butlers pantry joins the dining room to the kitchen with access to a deck for summertime entertaining. The back staircase leads to 5 bedrooms on the second floor including a primary suite with its own bathroom. Another bathroom can also be found on this floor. Continue to the third floor to find 4 more bedrooms, 2 additional bonus rooms and a full bathroom. There are five fireplaces. An unfinished basement provides opportunities to add more living space with access to the backyard. A detached barn awaits your creative touch!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
(New)
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size4,296 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.47 Acres
Year built1894
ParkingDetached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved
MLS #73367116
FireplaceDining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Laundry Chute
  • Fireplace: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
  • Total Bedroom Count: 9
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved
  • Exterior: Porch - Screened, Deck, Barn/Stable
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • List Price: $3,200,000
  • Price/SqFt: $744
  • Annual Tax Amount: $24,375
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Directions: Commonwealth Avenue to Kenwood Avenue or Homer Street to Ashton Avenue to Kenwood Avenue
  • Year Built: 1894
  • Living Area: 4,296 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.47 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73367116
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Hammond Residential Real Estate
  • Office Phone: (617) 731-4644
  • Listing Agent: Janice Lipof

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$2,497,400$24,375
2023$2,279,600$23,206
2022$2,110,700$22,205
2021$1,991,200$21,425
2020$1,991,200$20,788
2019$1,933,200$20,202

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

10

Mason-Rice Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.3 mi

149 Pleasant St

7

Cabot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

229 Cabot St

7

Zervas Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.0 mi

30 Beethoven Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $192,308. The majority of Newton, MA residents have income $200k+ annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Most residents in this area have masters degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

9%
<35k
27%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
49%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

24%
Single, No Kids
5%
Single, with Kids
41%
Married, No Kids
30%
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
10%
18-34 yrs old
49%
35-64 yrs old
15%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • TennisTennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • Brooks BrothersBrooks Brothers

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Bonefish GrillBonefish Grill
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • QdobaQdoba

What do the neighbors drive?

  • LexusLexus
  • BMWBMW
  • AcuraAcura

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • SportsSports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 23 Kenwood Ave

The listing price of 23 Kenwood Ave property is $3,200,000.

The property 23 Kenwood Ave is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02459.

Active Listing: 23 Kenwood Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 23 Kenwood Ave are: Mason-Rice Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Cabot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Zervas Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lyon Upper 9-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $24,375 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 23 Kenwood Ave has 9 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 23 Kenwood Ave is 4,296 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 23 Kenwood Ave is 1894.

This home is located at 23 Kenwood Ave in Newton, MA and zip code 02459 in the Newton Centre neighborhood. This 4,296 square foot home, which was built in 1894, sits on a 0.47 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 30, 2025 and is currently priced at $3,200,000.

Newton, MA housing market in April 2025 saw over 29 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 27 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Newton, MA between March and April 2025 increased by 29.5%. In April 2025 median list price was $1,502,556 and the average listing age was 32 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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