This classic center entrance colonial is sited on a 13,076 square foot lot surrounded by mature trees and lush plantings. The home has a very flexible floor plan that includes an addition that offers the potential for an in law suite. On the first floor of the home there is a formal living room with access to one of the two decks, half bath, dining room and a expansive kitchen, breakfast area and family room with sliders to the yard and the second deck. This inviting room is complimented by walls of windows overlooking the yard. The second floor is comprised of a master suite with full bath, six additional bedrooms, two full baths and a family room/bonus room. In addition, there is a finished basement which includes a media/exercise room. There is a two car direct entrance garage. This fantastic home is conveniently located near the Countryside School, the shops and restaurants of Newton Highlands and Newton Centre, and easy access to major highways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.3 acresLot Size
$482Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bell | Whitman Group• Compass
Bought with Demeo Team• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
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Market trends in 02461, MA
Last updated October 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
99.2%
2.9% MoM
Median sale price
$1.4M
$222K MoM
Avg. days on market
33d
13 days MoM
Recently sold homes
16
7 MoM
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Sale history for 265 Dedham St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72345068
Sep 25, 2018
Sold
$1,400,000
$343/sq ft
Jul 18, 2018
Pending
—
Jun 22, 2018
Price Changed
$1,459,000
$358/sq ft
Jun 13, 2018
Listed
$1,525,000
$374/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 15, 1992
Sold
$387,500
$95/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,806 (+3.8%)
$1,084,900 + $752,700
$1,837,600
2025
$17,151 (+3.4%)
$1,033,200 + $716,900
$1,750,100
2024
$16,583 (+3.4%)
$1,003,100 + $696,000
$1,699,100
2023
$16,041 (+4.5%)
$782,400 + $793,300
$1,575,700
2022
$15,349 (+3.6%)
$724,400 + $734,600
$1,459,000
2021
$14,810 (+3.1%)
$683,400 + $693,000
$1,376,400
2020
$14,370 (+2.9%)
$683,400 + $693,000
$1,376,400
2019
$13,964 (+2.0%)
$663,500 + $672,800
$1,336,300
2018
$13,694 (+3.1%)
$604,300 + $661,300
$1,265,600
2017
$13,277 (+4.6%)
$570,100 + $623,900
$1,194,000
2016
$12,699 (+4.9%)
$532,800 + $583,100
$1,115,900
2015
$12,108 (−0.3%)
$497,900 + $545,000
$1,042,900
2014
$12,141 (+5.5%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2013
$11,510 (+2.9%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2012
$11,189 (+3.4%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2011
$10,816 (+2.6%)
$465,400 + $526,900
$992,300
2010
$10,540 (+2.4%)
$474,900 + $537,600
$1,012,500
2009
$10,291
$484,600 + $548,600
$1,033,200
Tax history for 265 Dedham St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$17,806 (+3.8%)
$1,084,900 + $752,700
$1,837,600
2025
$17,151 (+3.4%)
$1,033,200 + $716,900
$1,750,100
2024
$16,583 (+3.4%)
$1,003,100 + $696,000
$1,699,100
2023
$16,041 (+4.5%)
$782,400 + $793,300
$1,575,700
2022
$15,349 (+3.6%)
$724,400 + $734,600
$1,459,000
2021
$14,810 (+3.1%)
$683,400 + $693,000
$1,376,400
2020
$14,370 (+2.9%)
$683,400 + $693,000
$1,376,400
2019
$13,964 (+2.0%)
$663,500 + $672,800
$1,336,300
2018
$13,694 (+3.1%)
$604,300 + $661,300
$1,265,600
2017
$13,277 (+4.6%)
$570,100 + $623,900
$1,194,000
2016
$12,699 (+4.9%)
$532,800 + $583,100
$1,115,900
2015
$12,108 (−0.3%)
$497,900 + $545,000
$1,042,900
2014
$12,141 (+5.5%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2013
$11,510 (+2.9%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2012
$11,189 (+3.4%)
$461,100 + $540,600
$1,001,700
2011
$10,816 (+2.6%)
$465,400 + $526,900
$992,300
2010
$10,540 (+2.4%)
$474,900 + $537,600
$1,012,500
2009
$10,291
$484,600 + $548,600
$1,033,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,548
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2310718S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Master Bathroom Features: Yes
Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 1
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 12
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,078
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: Taupe
Lead Paint: None
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.3
Lot Features: Wooded, Level
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $13,694
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Oil
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Near Countryside School
UnparsedAddress: 265 Dedham Street, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Highway Access, Private School, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,548
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2310718S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Listing Information
Exclusions: Washer And Dryer On First Floor Are Excluded As Well As Living Room And Dining/Study Room Blinds
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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