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#73375204, Matt Montgomery Group, Listing Office: Compass
$1,599,999 List price
257 Dedham St Newton, MA 02461
$10,000
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5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,760 sqft
0.4 acres
$580 / sqft
House
Property details
About 257 Dedham St
Located in a popular neighborhood, this well-built Colonial is just a half block from Countryside School. It features a backyard and a 2-car garage. The main level includes a living room with a fireplace, a formal dining room with a built-in china cabinet, a wood-paneled office, a half bath, and many rooms with hardwood floors. The eat-in kitchen leads to a deck. Upstairs are four bedrooms and two full baths. The third floor offers a cedar closet, a finished fifth bedroom or office, and storage. The partially finished basement features a cozy playroom with a fireplace, laundry area, and storage. Conveniently located near the Highlands T stop and local shops. The house is ready for you to move in and enjoy right away, or to customize and transform according to your vision. There will be open houses on Open House, May 10 th 11:30-1
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
Size2,760 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.4 Acres
Year built1933
ParkingAttached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73353274
Attached garage2 spaces
WaterfrontBeach, Lake Front
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Office, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Waterfront: Beach, Lake Front
- Exterior: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden, Stone Wall
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,599,999
- Price/SqFt: $579
- Annual Tax Amount: $12,317
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: Parker St. to Dedham St.
- Year Built: 1933
- Living Area: 2,760 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.4 Acres
- MLS Number: 73353274
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Best Deal Realty, LLC
- Office Phone: (857) 636-8500
- Listing Agent: Suzanne Hickey
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,262,000 | $12,317 |
| 2023 | $1,150,400 | $11,711 |
| 2022 | $1,065,200 | $11,206 |
| 2021 | $1,004,900 | $10,813 |
| 2020 | $1,004,900 | $10,491 |
| 2019 | $975,600 | $10,195 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
7
Countryside Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•191 Dedham St
6
Bowen Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•280 Cypress St
8
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•250 Brookline 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 $106,915. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
24%
100k-200k
28%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
40%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
34%
Married, No Kids
22%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
8%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
39%
18-34 yrs old
28%
35-64 yrs old
20%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding
PGA/LPGA
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Chico's
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Cracker Barrel
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Soft Adult Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 257 Dedham St
The listing price of 257 Dedham St property is $1,599,999.
The property 257 Dedham St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02461.
Active Listing: 257 Dedham St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 257 Dedham St are: Countryside Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bowen Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Memorial Spaulding Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Oak Hill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Charles E. Brown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Edith C. Baker School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Needham High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $12,317 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 257 Dedham St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 257 Dedham St is 2,760 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 257 Dedham St is 1933.
This home is located at 257 Dedham St in Newton, MA and zip code 02461 in the Newton Highlands neighborhood. This 2,760 square foot home, which was built in 1933, sits on a 0.40 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 2, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,599,999.
While more than 29 listings in Newton, MA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 27 were sold below. The number of listings in Newton, MA increased by 29.5% between March and April 2025. Listings spent 32 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $1,502,556 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.