TOTALLY UPDATED family home on quiet Dorset Rd. in Waban, a short walk to the new Angier School. Amazing 500 sf gourmet kitchen/dining space created for 2 chefs--includes Viking 6-burner cooktop (with outside venting), 2 side by side full-size Thermador ovens in their own island, large 2nd island with room for 4-5 stools, two Blanco undermount sinks, a pot-filler, radiant heat in new hardwood floor, two custom China Cabinets, beautiful glass mosaic backsplash, all custom cabinetry---and so much more! Both second floor baths also have radiant heat. Three bedrooms have their own walk-in closets. Laundry now on main floor, sharing the large mudroom adjacent to the kitchen. Many recent improvements--new roof, new gutters, new deck, professional landscaping, new irrigation system. Large backyard, a rare feature in Waban. Prices near Angier are skyrocketing! This is only renovated property available under $1.7M. See fuller listing of improvements under the paperclip.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
0.29 acresLot Size
$773Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mitch Bobkin• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated July 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
102.0%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$2.3M
$520 MoM
Avg. days on market
26d
7 days MoM
Recently sold homes
26
3 MoM
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Sale history for 171 Dorset Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #71990341
Jun 29, 2016
Sold
$1,455,000
$496/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Pending
—
Apr 19, 2016
Listed
$1,495,000
$509/sq ft
MLS PIN #70975163
Oct 29, 2009
Sold
$985,000
$335/sq ft
Sep 23, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 23, 2009
Relisted
—
Sep 22, 2009
Contingent
—
Sep 15, 2009
Listed
$999,000
$340/sq ft
CHARMING SLATE ROOF COLONIAL REVIVAL ON CHOICE WABAN STREET.4 BDRMS,3 BATHS,OFFICE,DEN & LOWER LEVEL PLAYROOM. CENTRAL AIR. 2-CAR ATTACHED GARAGE.FABULOUS LOWER LEVEL OFFICE/PLAYROOM WITH FIREPLACE & DIRECT WALK-OUT TO GARDEN AREA. CLOSE TO WABAN SQUARE & PUBLIC SCHOOLS(ANGIER SCHOOL).
Public Records
Jul 1, 1984
Sold
$260,000
$89/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,023 (+3.8%)
$1,441,400 + $521,800
$1,963,200
2025
$18,323 (+3.4%)
$1,372,800 + $496,900
$1,869,700
2024
$17,716 (+4.7%)
$1,332,800 + $482,400
$1,815,200
2023
$16,928 (+4.5%)
$1,034,400 + $628,500
$1,662,900
2022
$16,198 (+3.6%)
$957,800 + $581,900
$1,539,700
2021
$15,629 (+3.1%)
$903,600 + $548,900
$1,452,500
2020
$15,164 (+2.9%)
$903,600 + $548,900
$1,452,500
2019
$14,737 (+3.8%)
$877,300 + $532,900
$1,410,200
2018
$14,198 (+3.1%)
$794,400 + $517,800
$1,312,200
2017
$13,765 (+4.8%)
$749,400 + $488,500
$1,237,900
2016
$13,136 (+4.9%)
$700,400 + $453,900
$1,154,300
2015
$12,525 (−0.2%)
$654,600 + $424,200
$1,078,800
2014
$12,548 (+5.5%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2013
$11,896 (+2.9%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2012
$11,564 (+3.0%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2011
$11,231 (+2.6%)
$604,300 + $426,100
$1,030,400
2010
$10,945 (−4.3%)
$616,600 + $434,800
$1,051,400
2009
$11,431
$629,200 + $518,500
$1,147,700
Tax history for 171 Dorset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,023 (+3.8%)
$1,441,400 + $521,800
$1,963,200
2025
$18,323 (+3.4%)
$1,372,800 + $496,900
$1,869,700
2024
$17,716 (+4.7%)
$1,332,800 + $482,400
$1,815,200
2023
$16,928 (+4.5%)
$1,034,400 + $628,500
$1,662,900
2022
$16,198 (+3.6%)
$957,800 + $581,900
$1,539,700
2021
$15,629 (+3.1%)
$903,600 + $548,900
$1,452,500
2020
$15,164 (+2.9%)
$903,600 + $548,900
$1,452,500
2019
$14,737 (+3.8%)
$877,300 + $532,900
$1,410,200
2018
$14,198 (+3.1%)
$794,400 + $517,800
$1,312,200
2017
$13,765 (+4.8%)
$749,400 + $488,500
$1,237,900
2016
$13,136 (+4.9%)
$700,400 + $453,900
$1,154,300
2015
$12,525 (−0.2%)
$654,600 + $424,200
$1,078,800
2014
$12,548 (+5.5%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2013
$11,896 (+2.9%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2012
$11,564 (+3.0%)
$602,200 + $433,100
$1,035,300
2011
$11,231 (+2.6%)
$604,300 + $426,100
$1,030,400
2010
$10,945 (−4.3%)
$616,600 + $434,800
$1,051,400
2009
$11,431
$629,200 + $518,500
$1,147,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,636
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
2727559S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 6
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: West on Beacon St., right on Dorset Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 171 Dorset Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,636
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1936
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2727559S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 3
Listing Information
Exclusions: Backyard Play Set, Elliptical In Family Room, All Audio/Video Equipment Still In House
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
10/10
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