23 Kenwood Ave Newton, MA 02459
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
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: $583
- 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: 5,482 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
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $192,308. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. Most families are married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have masters degree education.
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Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
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Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
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Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
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News
Talk/Personality
Sports
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 5,482 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 5,482 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.
Over 44 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Newton, MA. In the same period over 46 listings were sold below the listed price and 12 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of listings in Newton, MA increased by 15.5% between April and May 2025. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 31 days, the median list price was $1,550,400.