SOLD OCT 1, 2026

Sold on oct 2026

$2,750,000

•

5,793

sq ft

12 Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA 02465

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Beautifully crafted new construction Colonial home in West Newton, with every detail thoughtfully considered throughout. This 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath home offers an ideal layout for today’s living. The main level features a welcoming foyer, private office or optional bedroom with full bath, and a dining area that flows into the open-concept kitchen and living space. The chef’s kitchen includes high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, and premium finishes. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet and spa-like bath with soaking tub and oversized shower. There are three additional bedrooms and second-floor laundry room. A finished walk-up attic provides flexible living space and is seamlessly integrated into the home. The finished lower level includes a bedroom, full bath, and versatile bonus space with tons of natural light. Complete with a two-car garage, mudroom, and close to shops, dining, and major commuter routes.

Single-familyProperty Type

2025Year Built

7,380 sq ftLot Size

$475Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Jamie Ovadia • MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Listed by • MGS Group Real Estate LTD

Bought with Maria Dicenso • Chinatti Realty Group, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #73513553

Redfin Estimate

$2,772,307

$22K since sold in October 2026$309K since September

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This home's estimate is 13.8% higher than the average sale price ($2.44M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$1,930,000
A
5 beds4 baths3,230 sq ft
155 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,731,500
B
4 beds4.5 baths3,413 sq ft
182 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$2,240,000
C
5 beds4 baths3,491 sq ft
43 Upham St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD DEC 23, 2025
$3,025,000
D
6 beds6.5 baths5,607 sq ft
56 Dearborn St #56, West Newton, MA 02465
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$2,570,000
E
5 beds4.5 baths4,743 sq ft
41 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$3,115,000
F
6 beds5 baths6,397 sq ft
105 Adams Ave, West Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

100.5%

1.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.3M

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

23d

4 days MoM

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5 MoM

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$1,999,800
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2PM
$3,695,000
5 beds3.5 baths4,790 sq ft
32 Pickwick Rd, Newton, MA 02465
$1,350,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,782 sq ft
231 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
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Rental estimate

Est. $3,560 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 12 Sylvester Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73513553

Oct 1, 2026

Sold

$2,750,000

$475/sq ft

Sep 18, 2026

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2026

Price Changed

$2,880,000

$497/sq ft

May 6, 2026

Listed

$2,950,000

$509/sq ft

MLS PIN #72998363

Aug 16, 2022

Sold

$740,000

$128/sq ft

Jun 15, 2022

Listed

$699,000

$121/sq ft

In a lovely West Newton neighborhood, this charming Cape Cod style home is under a mile to both the West Newton Village and Waltham’s Moody Street with shops, restaurants & a movie theater. This location is also under a mile to the public elementary and middle schools, offers central air conditioning and is sited on level lot with a grassy yard and attached one car garage. The foyer opens to a spacious living room with a fireplace. Off the living room is a great office, perfect for working from home or a Peloton. Across the foyer is a large dining room that leads to the kitchen with a good amount of workspace & storage, and a door to the yard. A hallway leads to the sunny first level bedroom and bathroom. On the top floor is a nice sitting room and the second bedroom. Presently semi-finished, the basement houses the 2nd full bathroom, systems, laundry and ample storage. This home is a great entry-level opportunity to the Newton single family home market for an end user or developer.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$7,862 (+3.8%)

$811,400

2025

$7,573 (+3.4%)

2024

$7,323 (−3.4%)

2023

$7,581 (+4.5%)

$583,200 + $161,500

$744,700

2022

$7,254 (+3.6%)

$540,000 + $149,500

$689,500

2021

$6,999 (+3.1%)

$509,400 + $141,100

$650,500

2020

$6,791 (+2.9%)

$509,400 + $141,100

$650,500

2019

$6,600 (+4.7%)

$494,600 + $137,000

$631,600

2018

$6,304 (+3.1%)

$449,400 + $133,200

$582,600

2017

$6,112 (+4.6%)

$424,000 + $125,600

$549,600

2016

$5,845 (+4.9%)

$396,300 + $117,300

$513,600

2015

$5,573 (+1.4%)

$370,400 + $109,600

$480,000

2014

$5,496 (+5.5%)

$339,900 + $113,600

$453,500

2013

$5,211 (+2.9%)

$339,900 + $113,600

$453,500

2012

$5,066 (+0.5%)

$339,900 + $113,600

$453,500

2011

$5,041 (+2.6%)

$342,000 + $120,500

$462,500

2010

$4,912 (+2.4%)

$349,000 + $122,900

$471,900

2009

$4,796

$356,100 + $125,400

$481,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,405 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,188

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3417465S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 11, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 5
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1

Appliances
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 5,793
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Builder
Year Built Details: Actual,Finished, Never Occupied

Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 4338
Below Grade Finished Area: 1455
ADU: N

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $99,999,999
Tax Year: 9999

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Cherry Street to Sylvester Road
UnparsedAddress: 12 Sylvester Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Highway Access, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,188
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3417465S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Newton, MA • 02465

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

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Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

82/ 100

Very good sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Newton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

8.4 hrs

4.6 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.63M – $3.19M

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Home values near 12 Sylvester Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$918,134
19 Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1386 Sq. Ft.	$914,979

Address	Redfin Estimate
18 Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$1,044,265
24 Sylvester Rd, West Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1188 Sq. Ft.	$828,613

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1092 Sq. Ft.	$1,224,390
Lot A Sylvester Rd, Newton, MA - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,785,521

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