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Off market jul 2021 for $780K

$981,639

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $567/mo

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1,392

sq ft

1273 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Prime Newton Highlands location and a great opportunity to live in Newton at an affordable price as a condo alterative. This beautiful 2 bed 1 bath single family is impeccably maintained, short distance to the green line, right off route 9, easy access to I95/128, truly a commuters' dream. The home is surrounded by beautiful hedges, it has gleaming hardwood floor throughout, good size living room w/fireplace, formal dining room, fully screened porch by the kitchen (with gas cooking), 2nd floor has two good size bedrooms w/ great closet spaces, and a full bath. Finished basement provides extra living space as potential office, workshop and storage space. The home also has central heat/air which run by gas. Enjoy the close proximity to restaurants, grocery shopping, and park. This is a perfect starter home you have been looking for! Don't wait!

Single-familyProperty Type

1946Year Built

5,646 sq ftLot Size

$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Bonnie Lai • RE/MAX Unlimited

Bought with Parker Dodd • Compass

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•Source:MLS PIN #72844716

Redfin Estimate

$981,639

$202K since sold in July 2021$3,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 3.8% higher than the average sale price ($946K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$1,305,000
A
3 beds3 baths2,074 sq ft
21 Whittlesey Rd, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$810,000
B
2 beds1.5 baths2,196 sq ft
130 Winchester St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$755,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,019 sq ft
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$898,000
D
2 beds1 bath1,363 sq ft
16 Roundwood Rd, Newton, MA 02464
SOLD APR 14, 2026
$1,100,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,232 sq ft
1234 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$805,000
F
2 beds1 bath1,228 sq ft
52 Heatherland Rd, Newton, MA 02461

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Market trends in 02461, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

102.2%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$188K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM
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OPEN SUN, 12:30PM TO 2PM
$1,429,000
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Sale history for 1273 Walnut St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72844716

Jul 23, 2021

Sold

$780,000

$560/sq ft

Jun 21, 2021

Contingent

—

Jun 7, 2021

Listed

$749,000

$538/sq ft

MLS PIN #72222412

Oct 12, 2017

Sold

$680,000

$489/sq ft

Sep 11, 2017

Pending

—

Sep 4, 2017

Listed

$599,000

$430/sq ft

Impeccably maintained Colonial with lots of updates in Desirable Highlands area. Featuring 2 BR & 1 bath, home includes hardwoods throughout, C/A and finished basement. Kitchen features Stainless Steel Appliances, Hardwood & Gas cooking. Family Room is sun filled with working wood burning fireplace for cold New England nights. 2 oversized bedrooms have hardwood and walk in closets. Sun filled porch leads to Lovely back yard for entertaining with storage shed. House features nearly 300sqft of finished space in basement. Walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Easy access to Rt 9, 128/95 and short walk to "T" stop. This Home is a COMMUTERS DREAM with outstanding School System!! ALL showings begin at OPEN HOUSE Saturday 9/9/17 from 12-3 P.M.

MLS PIN #71873767

Sep 30, 2015

Sold

$538,000

$386/sq ft

Jul 31, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 30, 2015

Relisted

—

Jul 22, 2015

Pending

—

Jul 15, 2015

Listed

$545,000

$392/sq ft

+12

Expansion potential! This property is sited on a corner lot at quiet Walnut Place and affords easy access to Route 9, The Street, Chestnut Hill Square and the shops and T in Newton Highlands. Picture perfect and charming this home has been updated by the current owner in ways that will provide value and peace of mind for years to come: Exterior siding, Pella windows, Central Air and a new Roof were all done in the past 10 years. Inside, charming rooms await you with hardwood floors and good ceiling height. Enjoy summer evenings in the screened porch or lovely level yard. For those wishing a larger home, expansion potential exists at the back, FAR .48. Great house as is or make it your own by adding to it. Countryside School. Quick walk there!

MLS PIN #30645581

Nov 7, 2002

Sold

$395,600

$284/sq ft

Sep 30, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Sep 12, 2002

Listed

$399,000

$287/sq ft

MLS PIN #50349342

Jan 27, 1997

Sold

$216,000

$155/sq ft

Nov 27, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Sep 23, 1996

Listed

$224,900

$162/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,914 (+3.8%)

$893,200 + $26,700

$919,900

2025

$8,586 (+3.4%)

$850,700 + $25,400

$876,100

2024

$8,302 (+4.8%)

$825,900 + $24,700

$850,600

2023

$7,919 (+4.5%)

$624,300 + $153,600

$777,900

2022

$7,578 (+3.7%)

$578,100 + $142,200

$720,300

2021

$7,311 (+3.1%)

$545,400 + $134,100

$679,500

2020

$7,094 (+2.9%)

$545,400 + $134,100

$679,500

2019

$6,894 (+5.2%)

$529,500 + $130,200

$659,700

2018

$6,552 (+3.1%)

$480,300 + $125,200

$605,500

2017

$6,352 (+4.6%)

$453,100 + $118,100

$571,200

2016

$6,075 (+4.9%)

$423,500 + $110,300

$533,800

2015

$5,792 (+0.7%)

$395,800 + $103,100

$498,900

2014

$5,751 (+5.5%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2013

$5,452 (+2.9%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2012

$5,300 (+2.7%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2011

$5,159 (+2.6%)

$367,100 + $106,200

$473,300

2010

$5,028 (+2.4%)

$374,600 + $108,400

$483,000

2009

$4,909

$382,200 + $110,700

$492,900

Tax history for 1273 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$8,914 (+3.8%)

$893,200 + $26,700

$919,900

2025

$8,586 (+3.4%)

$850,700 + $25,400

$876,100

2024

$8,302 (+4.8%)

$825,900 + $24,700

$850,600

2023

$7,919 (+4.5%)

$624,300 + $153,600

$777,900

2022

$7,578 (+3.7%)

$578,100 + $142,200

$720,300

2021

$7,311 (+3.1%)

$545,400 + $134,100

$679,500

2020

$7,094 (+2.9%)

$545,400 + $134,100

$679,500

2019

$6,894 (+5.2%)

$529,500 + $130,200

$659,700

2018

$6,552 (+3.1%)

$480,300 + $125,200

$605,500

2017

$6,352 (+4.6%)

$453,100 + $118,100

$571,200

2016

$6,075 (+4.9%)

$423,500 + $110,300

$533,800

2015

$5,792 (+0.7%)

$395,800 + $103,100

$498,900

2014

$5,751 (+5.5%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2013

$5,452 (+2.9%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2012

$5,300 (+2.7%)

$363,700 + $110,800

$474,500

2011

$5,159 (+2.6%)

$367,100 + $106,200

$473,300

2010

$5,028 (+2.4%)

$374,600 + $108,400

$483,000

2009

$4,909

$382,200 + $110,700

$492,900

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,663 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,116

Year built

1946

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

1031577S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Off Street, Paved

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Partially Finished

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,392
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,311.42
Tax Year: 2021

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment

Location

Location Information
Directions: Corner of Walnut Street and Walnut Place
UnparsedAddress: 1273 Walnut St, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,116
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1031577S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Countryside Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

Charles E Brown Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi

10/10

Newton South High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

53% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$933,000 – $1.13M

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