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Off market may 2024 for $2.4M

$2,677,289

•

3,167

sq ft

31 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 02458

About this home

Welcome to this meticulously renovated Royal Barry Wills house, designed to enhance your living experience. The open floor plan connects the gourmet kitchen with a full-size freezer and refrigerator to the elegant dining room. The living room blends functionality and style with its welcoming fireplace and well-crafted built-in cabinets. The bar area with a full wine cooler adds to the ambiance, perfect for entertaining guests or unwinding. Enjoy the smart features throughout the home, ensuring unparalleled convenience at your fingertips. The radiant floors in the mudroom, full baths, and lower level add luxury to everyday life. Upstairs is the main bedroom with an en-suite and walk-in closet, offering a serene retreat. This floor has three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a laundry area. The lower level has a 5th bedroom, a full bath, an office, and a family room. Lots of storage options! It is located on a dead-end street next to a wooded area—easy access to MA Pike, and schools.

Single-familyProperty Type

1930Year Built

8,164 sq ftLot Size

$845Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Allison Avramovich • Sumner Realty LLC

Bought with Jennifer Hamilton Bower • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MLS PIN #73206586

Redfin Estimate

$2,677,289

$277K since sold in May 2024$0 since September

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This home's estimate is 23.3% higher than the average sale price ($2.17M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$2,000,000
A
5 beds3.5 baths2,686 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,800,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,278 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$2,500,000
C
4 beds3 baths3,139 sq ft
8 Bruce Ln, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD SEP 17, 2026
$1,700,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,766 sq ft
601 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
SOLD NOV 12, 2025
$2,300,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,362 sq ft
48 Philmore Rd, Newton, MA 02458
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$2,725,000
F
5 beds4.5 baths3,655 sq ft
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458

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Market trends in 02458, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.9%

1.2% MoM

Median sale price

$1.7M

$160K MoM

Avg. days on market

34d

1 days MoM

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9 MoM

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Sale history for 31 Lancaster Rd

Date

Event

Price

MLS PIN #73206586

May 1, 2024

Sold

$2,400,000

$758/sq ft

Apr 6, 2024

Contingent

—

Mar 27, 2024

Price Changed

$2,500,000

$789/sq ft

Mar 18, 2024

Price Changed

$2,690,000

$849/sq ft

Feb 28, 2024

Listed

$2,790,000

$881/sq ft

MLS PIN #72997932

Oct 21, 2022

Sold

$1,225,000

$387/sq ft

Jul 1, 2022

Contingent

—

Jun 24, 2022

Price Changed

$1,349,000

$426/sq ft

Jun 15, 2022

Listed

$1,395,000

$440/sq ft

+23

Attention builders, contractors and anyone willing to do a project. At the end of a dead end street next to a wooded lot sits this very charming Royal Barry Wills house. Walk into a welcoming foyer, step down living room with fireplace, office/den and screened porch. Lovely dining room, family room, 1/2 bathroom and kitchen with access to the yard and 2 car garage, round out the first floor. Second level has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Large primary bedroom, full bathroom and walk in closet. Unfinished basement. Ward school. Near shops, Medical area, Newton Centre and bus #785 stops at BC Law school or Bus #52 stops at the corner of Cotton st and Center St.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,206 (+14.0%)

$1,381,800 + $909,800

$2,291,600

2025

$19,480 (+64.4%)

$1,316,000 + $671,800

$1,987,800

2024

$11,847 (+4.3%)

2023

$11,355 (+4.5%)

$974,600 + $140,800

$1,115,400

2022

$10,865 (+3.6%)

$902,400 + $130,400

$1,032,800

2021

$10,483 (+3.1%)

$851,300 + $123,000

$974,300

2020

$10,172 (+2.9%)

$851,300 + $123,000

$974,300

2019

$9,885 (+4.6%)

$826,500 + $119,400

$945,900

2018

$9,446 (+3.1%)

$750,200 + $122,800

$873,000

2017

$9,158 (+4.6%)

$707,700 + $115,900

$823,600

2016

$8,759 (+4.9%)

$661,400 + $108,300

$769,700

2015

$8,351

$618,100 + $101,200

$719,300

2014

$8,348 (+5.5%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2013

$7,914 (+2.9%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2012

$7,694 (+1.4%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2011

$7,590 (+2.6%)

$572,400 + $123,900

$696,300

2010

$7,396 (+2.4%)

$584,100 + $126,400

$710,500

2009

$7,221

$596,000 + $129,000

$725,000

Tax history for 31 Lancaster Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$22,206 (+14.0%)

$1,381,800 + $909,800

$2,291,600

2025

$19,480 (+64.4%)

$1,316,000 + $671,800

$1,987,800

2024

$11,847 (+4.3%)

2023

$11,355 (+4.5%)

$974,600 + $140,800

$1,115,400

2022

$10,865 (+3.6%)

$902,400 + $130,400

$1,032,800

2021

$10,483 (+3.1%)

$851,300 + $123,000

$974,300

2020

$10,172 (+2.9%)

$851,300 + $123,000

$974,300

2019

$9,885 (+4.6%)

$826,500 + $119,400

$945,900

2018

$9,446 (+3.1%)

$750,200 + $122,800

$873,000

2017

$9,158 (+4.6%)

$707,700 + $115,900

$823,600

2016

$8,759 (+4.9%)

$661,400 + $108,300

$769,700

2015

$8,351

$618,100 + $101,200

$719,300

2014

$8,348 (+5.5%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2013

$7,914 (+2.9%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2012

$7,694 (+1.4%)

$567,400 + $121,400

$688,800

2011

$7,590 (+2.6%)

$572,400 + $123,900

$696,300

2010

$7,396 (+2.4%)

$584,100 + $126,400

$710,500

2009

$7,221

$596,000 + $129,000

$725,000

*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

3.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,276 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,270

Year built

1930

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

199348S

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
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting

Bedroom #5 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

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

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom #3 Information
Level: Basement
Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Living Room Information
Level: First
Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Crown Molding

Family Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Dining Room Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding

Kitchen Information
Level: First
Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Wainscoting,Gas Stove

Office Room Information
Level: Basement
Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor

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

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Home Office, Wet Bar

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,167
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Renovated Since
Color: white

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Screened
Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup

Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 0

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Generator, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Radiant, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air

Location

Location Information
Directions: Centre Street to Cotton Street to Lancaster Road. Waverly to Clements Road to Lancaster Road.
UnparsedAddress: 31 Lancaster Rd, Newton MA 02458

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,270
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 8,276 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 199348S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Ward Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Bigelow Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi

9/10

Newton North High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 96° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

50% 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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$2.54M – $3.08M

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Home values near 31 Lancaster Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4127 Sq. Ft.	$2,564,485
25 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3746 Sq. Ft.	$2,661,862

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3580 Sq. Ft.	$2,295,789
16 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$1,970,522

Address	Redfin Estimate
17 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4770 Sq. Ft.	$2,836,473
31 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2270 Sq. Ft.	$2,186,963

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