Full gut renovation with large addition provides a rare opportunity to own a new home for a fantastic price! Main level is light and bright, hardwood 3" oak floors, 9' ceilings, custom cabinetry, european appliances, 2 pantries, powder room and direct access from garage. Architectural millwork is stunning w/crown moldings, beamed ceilings, & the staircase walls truly make a statement. Second level offers a large private primary suite, 3 additional bedrooms with build out closets, full bath, oversized laundry room and linen closets. The top floor can be a second mini-master w/full bath, hangout space and storage. Finished lower level has great ceiling height, 2nd laundry area full bath w/extra room for an office or workout area. Five zones, professionally landscaped yard. Extremely close to Lasell College, transit, mass pike, shops, restaurants and schools. This allows for a fantastic investment property you don't want to miss.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
4,859 sq ftLot Size
$504Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Jeff Groper Group• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
4 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Joseph Boujaoude
Redfin Associate agent
Located near I-95, but tall fence seems to mitigate much of the road noise.
7 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Terence Egan
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 3 Prospect St
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73071758
Jun 16, 2023
Sold
$1,425,000
$396/sq ft
Apr 1, 2023
Relisted
—
Mar 27, 2023
Contingent
—
Jan 18, 2023
Listed
$1,548,000
$430/sq ft
MLS PIN #72168990
May 23, 2019
Sold
$390,000
$108/sq ft
May 26, 2017
Pending
—
May 22, 2017
Listed
$399,900
$111/sq ft
Please don't walk the property or bother tenants. There will be no showings or access to the property. Being sold as is as seen as tenanted. Don't walk the property. $20,000.00 paid to tenant for relocation. Must be a cash deal no contingencies proof of funds. There are some outstanding bills that could create a short sale. PLEASE DON'T EMAIL ME ASKING THE SAME QUESTIONS I'VE ANSWERED HERE. I WON'T RESPOND IF YOU DO. Consider the house a complete gut rehab.I haven't even been inside the property.
Public Records
Jul 25, 1994
Sold
$160,000
$44/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,296 (+3.8%)
$645,900 + $623,000
$1,268,900
2025
$11,843 (+15.8%)
$615,100 + $593,400
$1,208,500
2024
$10,224 (+52.5%)
$597,200 + $450,300
$1,047,500
2023
$6,705 (+10.4%)
$449,500 + $209,100
$658,600
2022
$6,074 (+10.8%)
$416,200 + $161,200
$577,400
2021
$5,480 (+3.1%)
$357,200 + $152,100
$509,300
2020
$5,316 (+2.9%)
$357,200 + $152,000
$509,200
2019
$5,166 (+6.1%)
$346,800 + $147,600
$494,400
2018
$4,868 (+3.2%)
$315,600 + $134,300
$449,900
2017
$4,719 (+4.6%)
$297,700 + $126,700
$424,400
2016
$4,513 (+4.9%)
$278,200 + $118,400
$396,600
2015
$4,304 (+0.4%)
$260,000 + $110,700
$370,700
2014
$4,286 (+5.5%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2013
$4,063 (+2.9%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2012
$3,950 (+4.5%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2011
$3,779 (+2.6%)
$239,100 + $107,600
$346,700
2010
$3,683 (+2.4%)
$244,000 + $109,800
$353,800
2009
$3,596
$249,000 + $112,000
$361,000
Tax history for 3 Prospect St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$12,296 (+3.8%)
$645,900 + $623,000
$1,268,900
2025
$11,843 (+15.8%)
$615,100 + $593,400
$1,208,500
2024
$10,224 (+52.5%)
$597,200 + $450,300
$1,047,500
2023
$6,705 (+10.4%)
$449,500 + $209,100
$658,600
2022
$6,074 (+10.8%)
$416,200 + $161,200
$577,400
2021
$5,480 (+3.1%)
$357,200 + $152,100
$509,300
2020
$5,316 (+2.9%)
$357,200 + $152,000
$509,200
2019
$5,166 (+6.1%)
$346,800 + $147,600
$494,400
2018
$4,868 (+3.2%)
$315,600 + $134,300
$449,900
2017
$4,719 (+4.6%)
$297,700 + $126,700
$424,400
2016
$4,513 (+4.9%)
$278,200 + $118,400
$396,600
2015
$4,304 (+0.4%)
$260,000 + $110,700
$370,700
2014
$4,286 (+5.5%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2013
$4,063 (+2.9%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2012
$3,950 (+4.5%)
$238,400 + $115,200
$353,600
2011
$3,779 (+2.6%)
$239,100 + $107,600
$346,700
2010
$3,683 (+2.4%)
$244,000 + $109,800
$353,800
2009
$3,596
$249,000 + $112,000
$361,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
7
Baths
4.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,606
Year built
1897
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2245492S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 2
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Washington St to Prospect
UnparsedAddress: 3 Prospect St, Newton MA 02465
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 7
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,606
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2245492S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 5
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
10/10
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