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Off Market Aug 2020 for $1.8M

$2,739,357

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,628/mo

•

3,986

sq ft

17 Somerset Rd, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

A+ LOCATION! - Exceptional quiet tree lined street in West Newton Hill. This well maintained home features a large welcoming foyer which leads to a sun-filled family room and dining room, butler’s pantry, kitchen and mudroom as well as office. The grand staircase leads to a second floor master with its own bath, bedroom, sitting room/gym, and walk-in closet. The second and third floors feature four more bedrooms with two more full bathrooms. Original details include stained glass, stunning woodwork, and 4 fireplaces. Walkout basement with high ceilings has great potential for more living space. Large front porch, new deck, stone patio and landscaped gardens make for ideal outdoor living. Minutes to MA Pike and I95/128 and walk to shopping, commuter rail.

Single-familyProperty Type

1893Year Built

0.25 acresLot Size

$687Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by MB Associates • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Bought with Mona And Shari Wiener • Hammond Residential Real Estate

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•Source:MLS PIN #72668071

Redfin Estimate

$2,739,357

$904K since sold in August 2020$96K since August

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This home's estimate is 27.5% higher than the average sale price ($2.15M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,400,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths3,848 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 7, 2026
$1,820,000
B
7 beds4.5 baths4,510 sq ft
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$2,150,000
C
5 beds2.5 baths2,875 sq ft
91 Hillside Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD NOV 14, 2025
$1,925,000
D
5 beds3.5 baths2,944 sq ft
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD DEC 12, 2025
$2,800,000
E
5 beds4 baths3,894 sq ft
39 Valentine Park, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$1,800,000
F
5 beds2.5 baths2,877 sq ft
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

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Market trends in 02465, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

104.1%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$1.4M

$73K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

2 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 17 Somerset Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #72668071

Aug 28, 2020

Sold

$1,835,000

$460/sq ft

Jul 2, 2020

Price Changed

$1,895,000

$475/sq ft

Jun 4, 2020

Listed

$1,995,000

$501/sq ft

MLS PIN #71876037

Dec 22, 2015

Sold

$1,450,000

$364/sq ft

Oct 6, 2015

Pending

—

Sep 14, 2015

Price Changed

$1,549,000

$389/sq ft

Jul 20, 2015

Listed

$1,799,000

$451/sq ft

+20

Distinctive 1893 Colonial with high ceilings and large windows. Welcoming reception hall opens to an office, living room with bay window and fire place. A banquet-size dining room with another fireplace, original stained glass and French doors that lead to the lovely landscaped garden. The beautifully crafted staircase leads to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on 2nd plus bed/bath,and recreation room on 3rd. Fabulous opportunity to create your dream home. House requires updating!

MLS PIN #70540419

May 4, 2007

Sold

$2,000,000

$502/sq ft

Mar 27, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Mar 14, 2007

Listed

$1,999,999

$502/sq ft

Distinctive 1893 Colonial with many Victorian accents, meticiously maintained and updated. Welcoming reception hall opens to a sunny music room, fp.livimg room/bay window, banquet-size wood paneled dining room with handsome fireplace, original stained glass, and French doors to the lovely landscaped garden. The beautifully crafted staircase leads to 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on 2nd plus bed/bath,and office on 3rd. Temperature conrolled wine cellar. Meticiously maintained plus updated systems!!

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,898 (+3.6%)

$1,291,600 + $1,174,700

$2,466,300

2025

$23,077 (+3.4%)

$1,230,100 + $1,124,700

$2,354,800

2024

$22,313 (+3.9%)

$1,194,300 + $1,091,900

$2,286,200

2023

$21,485 (+15.9%)

$923,100 + $1,187,400

$2,110,500

2022

$18,532 (+3.6%)

$854,700 + $906,900

$1,761,600

2021

$17,882 (+3.1%)

$806,300 + $855,600

$1,661,900

2020

$17,345 (+2.9%)

$806,300 + $855,100

$1,661,400

2019

$16,856 (+1.6%)

$782,800 + $830,200

$1,613,000

2018

$16,584 (+3.1%)

$712,200 + $820,500

$1,532,700

2017

$16,078 (−17.3%)

$671,900 + $774,000

$1,445,900

2016

$19,445 (+4.9%)

$690,600 + $1,018,100

$1,708,700

2015

$18,540 (+1.5%)

$645,400 + $951,500

$1,596,900

2014

$18,267 (+5.5%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2013

$17,318 (+2.9%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2012

$16,835 (+4.0%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2011

$16,194 (+2.6%)

$539,800 + $945,900

$1,485,700

2010

$15,782 (+2.4%)

$550,800 + $965,200

$1,516,000

2009

$15,407

$562,000 + $984,900

$1,546,900

Tax history for 17 Somerset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$23,898 (+3.6%)

$1,291,600 + $1,174,700

$2,466,300

2025

$23,077 (+3.4%)

$1,230,100 + $1,124,700

$2,354,800

2024

$22,313 (+3.9%)

$1,194,300 + $1,091,900

$2,286,200

2023

$21,485 (+15.9%)

$923,100 + $1,187,400

$2,110,500

2022

$18,532 (+3.6%)

$854,700 + $906,900

$1,761,600

2021

$17,882 (+3.1%)

$806,300 + $855,600

$1,661,900

2020

$17,345 (+2.9%)

$806,300 + $855,100

$1,661,400

2019

$16,856 (+1.6%)

$782,800 + $830,200

$1,613,000

2018

$16,584 (+3.1%)

$712,200 + $820,500

$1,532,700

2017

$16,078 (−17.3%)

$671,900 + $774,000

$1,445,900

2016

$19,445 (+4.9%)

$690,600 + $1,018,100

$1,708,700

2015

$18,540 (+1.5%)

$645,400 + $951,500

$1,596,900

2014

$18,267 (+5.5%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2013

$17,318 (+2.9%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2012

$16,835 (+4.0%)

$592,600 + $914,600

$1,507,200

2011

$16,194 (+2.6%)

$539,800 + $945,900

$1,485,700

2010

$15,782 (+2.4%)

$550,800 + $965,200

$1,516,000

2009

$15,407

$562,000 + $984,900

$1,546,900

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,961

Year built

1893

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

3781211S

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Stone/Gravel

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Third
Features: Flooring - Wood

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1

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

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full

Family Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Wainscoting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Wood

Basement Information
Basement: Full

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Foyer, Office, Play Room, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,986
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Garden

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.25
Lot Features: Level
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $17,345
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Off Highland St or Otis St
UnparsedAddress: 17 Somerset Rd, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,961
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1893
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3781211S

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3

Listing Information
Exclusions: Small Refrigerator In Basement. Outdoor Deck Patio Furniture. Master Bedroom Drapes.
StandardStatus: Closed

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Schools

Peirce Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

8/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi

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, 14 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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$2.60M – $3.15M

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Home values near 17 Somerset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 6 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4172 Sq. Ft.	$2,797,034
34 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5555 Sq. Ft.	$4,518,622

Address	Redfin Estimate
25 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2946 Sq. Ft.	$2,453,692
20 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 3493 Sq. Ft.	$2,823,173

Address	Redfin Estimate
33 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3203 Sq. Ft.	$2,314,372
16 Somerset Road, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 5130 Sq. Ft.	$4,122,508

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