$10,000 Closing Credit¹
#73367670, Valerie Wastcoat, Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
$1,795,000 List price
303 Ward St Newton, MA 02459
$10,000
Closing credit¹
5 beds
2 full, 2 partial
5,633 sqft
0.6 acres
$319 / sqft
House
Property details
About 303 Ward St
Own a piece of Newton’s history at 303 Ward Street. This distinguished turn-of-the-century residence, known as the John Harbach House, presents a rare opportunity to restore and reimagine a grand home rich in character. Set on a generous lot in a highly desirable location, the property showcases original architectural details, high ceilings, and a gracious floor plan with endless potential. One of the few remaining Federal-style homes in Newton, it offers timeless charm and exceptional scale. Thoughtfully update and personalize a truly special space, ideally situated near Newton Centre, top public and private schools, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingSteam, Natural Gas
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent)
(Contingent)
Size5,633 sqft
Lot size0.62 Acres
Year built1800
ParkingUnder, Off Street
MLS #73358360
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceFamily Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Refrigerator
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
- Interior: Sun Room
- Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Under, Off Street
- Exterior: Porch, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Architectural Style: Federal
- Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $1,795,000
- Price/SqFt: $318
- Annual Tax Amount: $21,634
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Corner Lot
- Directions: Centre Street to Ward Street
- Year Built: 1800
- Living Area: 5,633 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.62 Acres
- MLS Number: 73358360
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
- Office Phone: (781) 237-9090
- Listing Agent: Felicia Captain
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Price information
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,216,600 | $21,634 |
| 2023 | $2,032,800 | $20,694 |
| 2022 | $1,882,200 | $19,801 |
| 2021 | $1,775,700 | $19,107 |
| 2020 | $1,775,700 | $18,538 |
| 2019 | $1,724,000 | $18,016 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Ward Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•10 Dolphin Rd
10
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•149 Pleasant St
7
Cabot Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 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 $125,000. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes $200k+. The most common type of family is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
29%
35k-100k
22%
100k-200k
34%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
22%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
40%
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
13%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
14%
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 303 Ward St
The listing price of 303 Ward St property is $1,795,000.
The property 303 Ward St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02459.
Accepting Backup Offers: 303 Ward St is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 303 Ward St are: Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Mason-Rice Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Cabot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Thomas Edison K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Mary Lyon K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Lyon Upper 9-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $21,634 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 303 Ward St has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 303 Ward St is 5,633 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 303 Ward St is 1800.
This home is located at 303 Ward St in Newton, MA and zip code 02459 in the Newton Centre neighborhood. This 5,633 square foot home, which was built in 1800, sits on a 0.62 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,795,000.
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 homes for sale in Newton, MA increased by 29.5% between March and April 2025. 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.