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#73366653, Valerie Wastcoat, Listing office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
$1,449,995 List price
251 Waltham St Newton, MA 02465
$10,000
Closing credit¹
4 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,374 sqft
0.2 acres
$611 / sqft
House
Property details
About 251 Waltham St
Well cared for Garrison Colonial Surrounded by Trees and Overlooks Fessenden School Field, Many Updates Including New Gas Heating System and Solar Electric System. 4 Large Bedrooms, Lots of Living Space Large Living Room with Fireplace and View, Dining Room with Picture Window Overlooks Yard, Large Modern Kitchen with Stainless Appliances, Ample Counter Space, Vented Hood, Side by Side Fridge with Filtered Ice/Water Dispenser, Wood Cabinets, Walk out to Large Deck. Family Room / Den perfect for movie Nights. Exercise Room / Playroom / Office Space or Arts and Crafts Room and Laundry Downstairs, Ample Storage in Basement, Attached Garage, Shed. Energy Efficient Windows and Doors, Window AC's for most Rooms, Available Furnished or Unfurnished. Public Transportation Trains to Both South and North Station, Porter Square and Back Bay, Green D-Line Service, Charles River Bike Path, West Newton Square Bike Lane, Buses 556, 553, 554, Near Conservation Areas, Parks, Pool, Ice Rink, Shops, More
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s)
Size2,374 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.18 Acres
Year built1979
ParkingAttached, Off Street
MLS #73381264
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewOther
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Range
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Interior: Recessed Lighting, Exercise Room
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Off Street
- View: Other
- Exterior: Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Drought Tolerant/Water Conserving Landscaping, Garden
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Garrison
- Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,449,995
- Price/SqFt: $610
- Annual Tax Amount: $10,966
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Washington St to Cherry St Right Webster St Left Waltham Street across street from Fessenden School
- Year Built: 1979
- Living Area: 2,374 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.18 Acres
- MLS Number: 73381264
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Benjamin Realty
- Office Phone: (617) 734-5050
- Listing Agent: Benjamin Spunt
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Home Sold | $1,160,000 |
| Jan 03, 1996 | Home Sold | $266,888 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,123,600 | $10,966 |
| 2023 | $1,017,400 | $10,357 |
| 2022 | $887,800 | $9,340 |
| 2021 | $837,500 | $9,012 |
| 2020 | $837,500 | $8,744 |
| 2019 | $813,100 | $8,497 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Franklin Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•125 Derby St
3
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•30 Parmenter Rd
7
Horace Mann Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•225 Nevada 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 $114,063. Typical income of Newton, MA residents is between $100k-200k annually. Residents typically live in single, no kids family. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
20%
<35k
25%
35k-100k
34%
100k-200k
21%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
34%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
31%
Married, No Kids
28%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
17%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
17%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Skiing/snowboarding
Soccer
Men's Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Nordstrom
The Container Store
Bloomingdales
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
California Pizza Kitchen
Starbucks
Bonefish Grill
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Lexus
Audi
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Alternative
News
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 251 Waltham St
The listing price of 251 Waltham St property is $1,449,995.
The property 251 Waltham St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02465.
Active Listing: 251 Waltham St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 251 Waltham St are: Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Henry Whittemore Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), John W. McDevitt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Waltham Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $10,966 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 31, 2021 for $1,160,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 251 Waltham St has 4 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 251 Waltham St is 2,374 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 251 Waltham St is 1979.
This home is located at 251 Waltham St in Newton, MA and zip code 02465 in the West Newton neighborhood. This 2,374 square foot home, which was built in 1979, sits on a 0.18 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,449,995.
In May 2025, from all listings sold in Newton, MA there were more than 44 sold above asking price, over 46 sold below and more than 12 were sold right at the asked price. The number of listings in Newton, MA increased by 15.5% between April and May 2025. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $1,550,400, while the average time on the real estate market was 31 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.