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$1,700,000

581 California St Newton, MA 02460

5 beds
3 full, 1 partial
3,670 sqft
0.2 acres
$463 / sqft
House

Property details

About 581 California St

This 5 bedroom 3.5 bath single family spans 3670sqft over 4 levels of living space. The freshly renovated kitchen flows perfectly into your open concept living and dining room while the upstairs levels encompass oversized bedrooms and even a bonus room perfect for working from home. The half bathroom and 2nd level bathroom have both been tastefully renovated and laundry is on this level for added convenience. The lowest level of the home is a finished basement with in law suite. Driveways on both sides of the home allows for plenty of room for hosting.The yard is truly a one of a kind oasis ready for a new owners touch!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size3,670 sqft
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built1952
ParkingOff Street, Paved
MLS #73394173

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Parking: Off Street, Paved
  • Exterior: Deck, Patio
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $1,700,000
  • Price/SqFt: $463
  • Annual Tax Amount: $13,231
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Level
  • Directions: Turn on to California Street
  • Year Built: 1952
  • Living Area: 3,670 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.23 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73394173
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Columbus and Over Group, LLC
  • Office Phone: (617) 645-3407
  • Listing Agent: Kerry D'Ambroise

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Sep 28, 1998
Home Sold
$230,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,355,600$13,231
2023$1,236,500$12,588
2022$1,144,900$12,044
2021$1,080,100$11,622
2020$1,080,100$11,276
2019$1,048,600$10,958

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.1 mi

225 Nevada St

6

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

191 Pearl St

9

Franklin Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.9 mi

125 Derby St

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 $111,719. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are married, with kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

11%
<35k
31%
35k-100k
28%
100k-200k
30%
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
6%
Single, with Kids
27%
Married, No Kids
43%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
12%
12-17 yrs old
10%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Live TheatreLive Theatre
  • Hiking/backpackingHiking/backpacking
  • Men's TennisMen's Tennis

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BloomingdalesBloomingdales
  • Nordstrom RackNordstrom Rack
  • The Container StoreThe Container Store

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Boston MarketBoston Market
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • The Cheesecake FactoryThe Cheesecake Factory

What do the neighbors drive?

  • MercedesMercedes
  • AudiAudi
  • VolvoVolvo

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • NewsNews
  • AlternativeAlternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 581 California St

The listing price of 581 California St property is $1,700,000.

The property 581 California St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02460.

Active Listing: 581 California St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 581 California St are: Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Franklin Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), 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 $13,231 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The last sale was on September 28, 1998 for $230,000 (source: MLS/tax record).

The property at 581 California St has 5 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 581 California St is 3,670 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 581 California St is 1952.

This home is located at 581 California St in Newton, MA and zip code 02460 in the Nonantum neighborhood. This 3,670 square foot home, which was built in 1952, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 20, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,700,000.

Over 37 listings were sold over their listed price in June 2025 in Newton, MA. In the same period over 33 listings were sold below the listed price and 7 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Newton, MA decreased by 2.3% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 28 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,572,444.

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

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