This is the home you’ve been waiting for! Ideally located in West Newton, this delightful Gambrel Colonial offers charm, space, and convenience.The front-to- back living room features cherry built-ins and a gas fireplace, flowing into the family room/sunroom with direct access to the lovely backyard with mature plantings, patio, and gardens. The dining room, accented with a classic plate rail, leads to the bright, updated kitchen with smart design, generous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a breakfast bar. A powder room and coat closet complete the main level. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full hall bath, including the spacious primary suite with ample closets and an en-suite bath. A private home office with custom cherry cabinetry adds flexibility. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, central air, and a partially finished basement with laundry add to the appeal. Near Pierce Elementary and the express bus to Boston.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
7,166 sq ftLot Size
$820Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Susan Hardy• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listed by Arthur Cantor• Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Bought with Shannon Hurley• Century 21 Custom Home Realty
Interior Features: Slider, Play Room, Home Office, Sun Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,024
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: white
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Exterior Features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 1749
Below Grade Finished Area: 275
ADU: N
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $12,909
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Peirce
Middle Or Junior School: Day
High School: North
Location Information
Directions: Washington or Temple to Prospect
UnparsedAddress: 83 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, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,024
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 103476S
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Peirce Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
8/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
10/10
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