OFF MARKET

Off market oct 2024 for $1.2M

$1,444,542

•

2,900

sq ft

297 Derby St, Newton, MA 02465

About this home

Completely renovated & turn-key ready! Introducing this stunning single-family home in West Newton. Offering 4 total bedrooms & 2 full bathrooms, this floor-plan also offers a generously sized living room w/ an electric fireplace, formal dining room, & a luxurious kitchen. High-end stainless steal appliances, plus wine fridge, quartz countertops, & large island w/seating. Gorgeous primary bedroom with an abundance of natural light beaming through the glass sliding doors & unwind in the spa grade en suite bathroom. An additional family room is offered in the finished lower level, along with laundry. Enjoy the outdoor living space, where luscious green grass (hydro-seed) will grow, completing this beautifully landscaped backyard w/ a massive stone patio, a perfect combo of indoor/outdoor living. In close proximity to Franklin elementary/other public/private schools, purple line commuter rail, shopping/restaurants & more! Plenty of off-street parking provided in the driveway.

Single-familyProperty Type

1926Year Built

5,240 sq ftLot Size

$498Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Leah & Maureen Realty Group • RE/MAX Preferred Properties

Bought with Jonathan Slater • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73275451

Redfin Estimate

$1,444,542

$195K since sold in October 2024$12K since September

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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.26M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD BY REDFIN AUG 20, 2026
$1,300,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,060 sq ft
154 Cherry St, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,385,000
B
4 beds2 baths2,257 sq ft
110 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$1,280,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,020 sq ft
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$723,000
D
4 beds2 baths1,932 sq ft
268 Newton St, Waltham, MA 02453
SOLD SEP 1, 2026
$1,333,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,914 sq ft
33 Princess Rd, Newton, MA 02465
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$1,525,000
F
3 beds1.5 baths2,420 sq ft
46 Randlett Park, 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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EARLY ACCESS
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 297 Derby St

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73275451

Oct 17, 2024

Listing Removed

—

Oct 16, 2024

Sold

$1,250,000

$431/sq ft

Aug 28, 2024

Price Changed

$1,299,900

$448/sq ft

Aug 8, 2024

Listed

$1,350,000

$466/sq ft

MLS PIN #73107661

Jun 13, 2023

Sold

$680,000

$234/sq ft

May 26, 2023

Contingent

—

May 17, 2023

Price Changed

$749,900

$259/sq ft

May 4, 2023

Listed

$799,900

$276/sq ft

+20

Endless opportunities await! Check out this charming single-family home in West Newton: in close proximity to public schools, public transportation, major highway access, parks, restaurants, shopping, & more! Enter the home through the property’s foyer, where the dining room & fireplace living rooms are located. The kitchen offers enough space for informal dining. There are 3 total bedrooms in the home, 2 offered on the main level & the 3rd bedroom occupies the entire second story. Basement is unfinished, but offers the potential to expand the living space. There are 2 attached garage stalls in the home- they can be accessed from the interior or from the backyard. Garage has been used as storage only for several years. First showings begin a public open house(s) Sat 5/6 & Sun 5/7.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,980 (+42.5%)

$778,400 + $354,700

$1,133,100

2025

$7,704 (+13.8%)

$741,300 + $44,800

$786,100

2024

$6,771 (+8.1%)

2023

$6,261 (+4.5%)

$540,300 + $74,700

$615,000

2022

$5,990 (+3.6%)

$500,300 + $69,100

$569,400

2021

$5,780 (+3.1%)

$472,000 + $65,200

$537,200

2020

$5,608 (+2.9%)

$472,000 + $65,200

$537,200

2019

$5,451 (+7.9%)

$458,300 + $63,300

$521,600

2018

$5,053 (+3.1%)

$416,400 + $50,600

$467,000

2017

$4,899 (+4.5%)

$392,800 + $47,800

$440,600

2016

$4,686 (+4.9%)

$367,100 + $44,700

$411,800

2015

$4,469 (+0.9%)

$343,100 + $41,800

$384,900

2014

$4,431 (+5.5%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2013

$4,201 (+2.9%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2012

$4,084 (+0.5%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2011

$4,064 (+2.6%)

$315,300 + $57,500

$372,800

2010

$3,960 (+2.4%)

$321,700 + $58,700

$380,400

2009

$3,866

$328,300 + $59,900

$388,200

Tax history for 297 Derby St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$10,980 (+42.5%)

$778,400 + $354,700

$1,133,100

2025

$7,704 (+13.8%)

$741,300 + $44,800

$786,100

2024

$6,771 (+8.1%)

2023

$6,261 (+4.5%)

$540,300 + $74,700

$615,000

2022

$5,990 (+3.6%)

$500,300 + $69,100

$569,400

2021

$5,780 (+3.1%)

$472,000 + $65,200

$537,200

2020

$5,608 (+2.9%)

$472,000 + $65,200

$537,200

2019

$5,451 (+7.9%)

$458,300 + $63,300

$521,600

2018

$5,053 (+3.1%)

$416,400 + $50,600

$467,000

2017

$4,899 (+4.5%)

$392,800 + $47,800

$440,600

2016

$4,686 (+4.9%)

$367,100 + $44,700

$411,800

2015

$4,469 (+0.9%)

$343,100 + $41,800

$384,900

2014

$4,431 (+5.5%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2013

$4,201 (+2.9%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2012

$4,084 (+0.5%)

$314,300 + $51,300

$365,600

2011

$4,064 (+2.6%)

$315,300 + $57,500

$372,800

2010

$3,960 (+2.4%)

$321,700 + $58,700

$380,400

2009

$3,866

$328,300 + $59,900

$388,200

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

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

5,227 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,809

Year built

1926

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

120956S

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: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Basement

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: First

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Basement

Living Room Information
Level: First

Family Room Information
Level: Basement

Dining Room Information
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement: Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate, Engineered Hardwood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,900
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Block
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: GREY

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $99,999
Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

Location Information
Directions: Lexington Street to Derby Street
UnparsedAddress: 297 Derby Street, Newton MA 02465

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,809
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,227 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1926
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 120956S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Franklin Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

9/10

F A Day Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi

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 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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Newton, MA • 02465

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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

$1.37M – $1.66M

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Home values near 297 Derby St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
301 Derby St, Newton, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1256 Sq. Ft.	$897,109
302 Derby St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$934,111

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Derby St, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,157,239
298 Derby St, Newton, MA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2219 Sq. Ft.	$1,279,106

Address	Redfin Estimate
306 Derby St Apt 304, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2584 Sq. Ft.	$1,123,878
290 Derby St Apt A, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2230 Sq. Ft.	$1,028,415

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