Waban! Beautifully sited on a tree-lined side street, this meticulously maintained, move-in-ready 8-room, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial blends classic New England charm with thoughtful updates and an exceptional location. A timeless blue-gray exterior with crisp white trim, contrasting shutters, mature trees, and professionally curated gardens creates wonderful curb appeal. A spacious foyer welcomes you to a gracious front-to-back living room with gas fireplace, elegant dining room, inviting family room, and updated eat-in kitchen. Just beyond, a tranquil screened porch with vaulted ceiling and skylight overlooks the lush gardens and backyard—an idyllic setting for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a study area, and a versatile office or nursery adjoining the primary bedroom. The primary suite also features a walk-in closet and updated bath with a new tiled walk-in shower. The walk-out lower level offers direct access to the patio, backyard, and garage, plus laundry, generous storage, and workshop space. Numerous improvements include a new roof and boiler in 2024, freshly painted interior and exterior, and updates throughout. Enjoy an outstanding Waban location near Waban Square, Newton Highlands, and Upper Falls, Angier Elementary School, Cold Spring Park, Hemlock Gorge, and the Quinobequin Trail along the Charles River. Convenient to both Waban and Eliot Green Line D stations, Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Route 9, the Mass Pike, and Route 95. A wonderful combination of charm, condition, setting, and convenience in one of Newton’s most desirable villages.
Single-familyProperty Type
1925Year Built
6,068 sq ftLot Size
$835Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Margie and Jon Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by The Margie and Jon Team• Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Median sale price in this area is $843,256. (53% lower than this home)
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Entrance foyer
Office / study
Overhead lighting
Skylight
Insulated windows
Window screens
Wainscoting
Crown molding
8 total rooms
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the second floor with double closets, walk-in closet, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, double vanity and 3/4 bath, hardwood flooring and linen closet
Second bedroom on the second floor with closet and wall-to-wall carpet
Third bedroom on the second floor with closet and hardwood flooring
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms and one half bathroom
Primary bathroom with double vanity (3/4 bath)
Kitchen
Stone/granite countertops
Stone/ceramic tile flooring
Gas stove
Range
Range hood
Microwave
Breakfast bar / nook
Exterior access from the kitchen
Overhead lighting
Laundry & utility
Laundry located in the basement with electric dryer hookup
Washer and dryer included
Gas water heater and separate water heater
Flooring
Hardwood floors in main living areas and some bedrooms
Tile flooring in kitchen/bath areas
Wall-to-wall carpet in one bedroom
Heating & cooling
Baseboard and steam heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning
Thermostat (energy efficient)
Exterior features
Screened porch
Patio
Rain gutters
Professional landscaping
Sprinkler system
Fenced yard
Home design
Single family residence
Blue exterior color
Level lot
Public road frontage on a paved, public maintained road
Parking
Attached garage (1 garage space, under/covered)
Paved driveway with open parking for 2 vehicles
Total of 3 parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Stone foundation
Shingle roof
Built as recorded in public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electrical service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service
Gas available for range and oven; electric dryer hookup
HOA & community
Access to public transportation, T-Station, sidewalks and walk/jog trails
Nearby shopping, parks, tennis courts, conservation areas, medical facilities, schools and university
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Long term owner is selling winsome, wonderful Waban updated south-facing Dutch colonial, walkable to T, the brand new Angier Elementary School and 2 mins from Rt 9 and 128. House has been almost entirely updated over the last 15 years. Well-thought out maple/granite/stainless eat-in kitchen has great use of space, incl. floor-to-ceiling cabinets, cabinet pantry. House features hardwood floors throughout and central a/c. Original part of house has steam heat; recent addition has forced air. First floor has comfortable family room and relaxing, sturdy fir-floored screened porch. Second floor features great master suite with bonus room that could be office, nursery, dressing-room or work-out room. Master also has closets galore, and master bath with dual sinks and double-headed oversized stall shower. Other upgrades include all replacement windows, blown-in insulation, French drain, 2005 roof. This is only the 3rd owner in 90 years! Seller prefers closing after January 1.
Public Records
Apr 1, 1983
Sold
$127,500
$59/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,130 (+3.8%)
$1,226,400 + $335,000
$1,561,400
2025
$14,573 (+3.4%)
$1,168,000 + $319,000
$1,487,000
2024
$14,091 (+5.0%)
$1,134,000 + $309,700
$1,443,700
2023
$13,416 (+4.5%)
$858,700 + $459,200
$1,317,900
2022
$12,838 (+3.6%)
$795,100 + $425,200
$1,220,300
2021
$12,387 (+3.1%)
$750,100 + $401,100
$1,151,200
2020
$12,019 (+2.9%)
$750,100 + $401,100
$1,151,200
2019
$11,680 (+4.9%)
$728,300 + $389,400
$1,117,700
2018
$11,134 (+3.1%)
$620,200 + $408,800
$1,029,000
2017
$10,795 (+29.8%)
$585,100 + $385,700
$970,800
2016
$8,319 (+4.9%)
$493,200 + $237,800
$731,000
2015
$7,932 (+0.4%)
$460,900 + $222,300
$683,200
2014
$7,899 (+5.5%)
$424,200 + $227,500
$651,700
2013
$7,488 (+2.9%)
$424,200 + $227,500
$651,700
2012
$7,279 (+3.8%)
$424,200 + $227,500
$651,700
2011
$7,012 (+2.6%)
$426,500 + $216,800
$643,300
2010
$6,833 (+2.4%)
$435,200 + $221,200
$656,400
2009
$6,671
$444,100 + $225,700
$669,800
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,156
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,156
Year built
1925
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3164668S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
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