Off market jan 2009 for $1M

$1,901,687

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,156/mo

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3,162

sq ft

1277 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461

About this home

Set back from the street, this romantic Victorian carriage house has been thoughtfully renovated to retain all its important historic detail and character while effecting a sophisticated and subtle acknowledgement of contemporary family living. Its park like setting and open floor plan exude a feeling of warmth & love. Conveniently located with access to Boston and public transportation. Close proximity to all three public schools and the vibrant picturesque village of Newton Highlands.

Single-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

0.35 acresLot Size

$601Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Debbie Drucker • Historic Homes, Inc.

Bought with David Smith • Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Walnut St.

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•Source:MLS PIN #70818301

Redfin Estimate

$1,901,687

$902K since sold in January 2009$9,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,270,000
A
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SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,480,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,390 sq ft
2 Cannon St, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$1,180,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,939 sq ft
102 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$2,000,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,412 sq ft
19 Forest St, Chestnut Hill, MA 02461
SOLD APR 24, 2026
$2,250,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,510 sq ft
51 Marcellus Dr, Newton, MA 02459
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,495,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,631 sq ft
5 Summer St, Newton, MA 02464

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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

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Sale history for 1277 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,497 (+3.8%)

$1,014,400 + $481,700

$1,496,100

2025

$13,964 (+3.4%)

$966,100 + $458,800

$1,424,900

2024

$13,502 (+15.3%)

$938,000 + $445,400

$1,383,400

2023

$11,709 (+4.5%)

$724,600 + $425,600

$1,150,200

2022

$11,204 (+3.6%)

$670,900 + $394,100

$1,065,000

2021

$10,811 (−6.9%)

$632,900 + $371,800

$1,004,700

2020

$11,616 (+2.9%)

$632,900 + $479,700

$1,112,600

2019

$11,288 (+3.9%)

$614,500 + $465,700

$1,080,200

2018

$10,861 (+3.1%)

$549,900 + $453,900

$1,003,800

2017

$10,531 (+4.6%)

$518,800 + $428,200

$947,000

2016

$10,071 (+4.9%)

$484,900 + $400,100

$885,000

2015

$9,603

$453,200 + $373,900

$827,100

2014

$9,612 (+5.5%)

$417,500 + $375,600

$793,100

2013

$9,113 (+2.5%)

$417,500 + $375,600

$793,100

2012

$8,894 (+3.8%)

$417,500 + $378,700

$796,200

2011

$8,572 (+2.6%)

$419,600 + $366,800

$786,400

2010

$8,353 (+2.4%)

$428,200 + $374,200

$802,400

2009

$8,155

$436,900 + $381,900

$818,800

Tax history for 1277 Walnut St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$14,497 (+3.8%)

$1,014,400 + $481,700

$1,496,100

2025

$13,964 (+3.4%)

$966,100 + $458,800

$1,424,900

2024

$13,502 (+15.3%)

$938,000 + $445,400

$1,383,400

2023

$11,709 (+4.5%)

$724,600 + $425,600

$1,150,200

2022

$11,204 (+3.6%)

$670,900 + $394,100

$1,065,000

2021

$10,811 (−6.9%)

$632,900 + $371,800

$1,004,700

2020

$11,616 (+2.9%)

$632,900 + $479,700

$1,112,600

2019

$11,288 (+3.9%)

$614,500 + $465,700

$1,080,200

2018

$10,861 (+3.1%)

$549,900 + $453,900

$1,003,800

2017

$10,531 (+4.6%)

$518,800 + $428,200

$947,000

2016

$10,071 (+4.9%)

$484,900 + $400,100

$885,000

2015

$9,603

$453,200 + $373,900

$827,100

2014

$9,612 (+5.5%)

$417,500 + $375,600

$793,100

2013

$9,113 (+2.5%)

$417,500 + $375,600

$793,100

2012

$8,894 (+3.8%)

$417,500 + $378,700

$796,200

2011

$8,572 (+2.6%)

$419,600 + $366,800

$786,400

2010

$8,353 (+2.4%)

$428,200 + $374,200

$802,400

2009

$8,155

$436,900 + $381,900

$818,800

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

Public record

Public record
Permits

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

15,087

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,162

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3043898S

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Dec 29, 2020.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 208
Length: 13
Width: 16
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 140
Length: 14
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 100
Length: 10
Width: 10
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet - Linen

Living Room Information
Area: 464
Length: 29
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Family Room Information
Area: 231
Length: 21
Width: 11
Level: First
Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Dining Room Information
Area: 143
Length: 11
Width: 13
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Kitchen Information
Area: 352
Length: 22
Width: 16
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Office Room Information
Area: 80
Length: 8
Width: 10
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete

Laundry Information
Laundry Dimen: 9X10
Laundry Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Fireplace Features: Living Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Pantry, Office

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,162
Foundation Area: 9,999
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Granite
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Red

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck
Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Professional Landscaping

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.34
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,942
Tax Year: 2008

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Electric: 200+ Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling: Whole House Fan

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre St. left on Dedham,left on Walnut (tucked behind 1281 Walnut)
UnparsedAddress: 1277 Walnut Street, Newton MA 02461

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,162
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 5
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.35 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3043898S
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 29, 2020

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4

Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer/Dryer And Microwave
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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Newton, MA • 02461

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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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$1.81M – $2.19M

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Home values near 1277 Walnut St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1289 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$1,794,923
1273 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1392 Sq. Ft.	$981,639

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