Nicely set back from the street & in lovely condition, this beautiful Victorian in the heart of Auburndale is on a corner lot and on a cul de sac. From the front entry foyer, you are greeted with high ceilings and oversized windows, allowing abundant natural light. The elegant living room is open to the entertainment sized dining room. You are led into the eat-in kitchen which has a center island & is adjacent to the family room with a beamed ceiling. There are three generously sized bedrooms on the second level, incl. the primary suite with an adjoining dressing room. The third level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The laundry is located on the first level in the spacious mud room. There is also a detached one-car garage. The serene yard with mature plantings offers a tranquil oasis for outside enjoyment. A stone's throw to multiple commuter options. (D line, commuter rail, Rts. 90 & 95. NW hospital, golf courses, park, shops, and restaurants.
Sold for $1,500,000
$1,500,000
245 Grove St, Newton, MA 02466
5beds
3,072sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
10,112 Square Feet Lot
$1,849,800 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$5,456 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,849,800
$1.68M - $2.07M
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 18, 2023 at 02:54pm
Listed by:
The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team 617-731-4644,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
The Bulfinch Team
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Newbury Street
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73127033
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Laminate, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Third
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Pedestal Sink
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
- Level: First
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: Second
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Mud Room, Home Office, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Full,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,072
- Total interior livable area: 3,072 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
- Spa features: Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
Lot
- Size: 10,112 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:43 B:028 L:0021,692005
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: Auburndale
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2023 | Sold | $1,500,000+0.3%$488/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73127033 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Contingent | $1,495,000$487/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73127033 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+211.5%$487/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73127033 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/1997 | Sold | $480,000+77.8%$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/1995 | Sold | $270,000$88/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,361 +3.4% | $1,363,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $12,919 +4.1% | $1,323,700 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $12,406 +4.5% | $1,218,700 +8% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Auburndale
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Williams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: William
- Middle: Brown
- High: South
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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