Sunny Center Entrance Colonial with Spectacular 2016 Second Floor Addition in Waban! Dramatic Two Story Foyer Opens to Fire-placed Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Kitchen with Granite & Stainless, Library, and Sunroom. Two First Floor Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms and a Den complete this main level. New Addition includes Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite - Large Walk-in Closet & Huge Bathroom with Radiant Floor, Heated Towel Rack, Digital Kohler Shower, Rain Shower, Soaking Tub & Under-lit Vanity. Two other Spacious Bedrooms with Walk-in Closets, Fabulous Family Bathroom, Home Office & Laundry add to this level. Brand new Two-Zone Central Air & Heating Systems. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Enormous Garage with Extra Storage & Electric Charging Station has Direct Entry to Playroom on Lower Level. Lovely Landscaped Yard with Deck & Patio Enhance this Home. Unbeatable Location- Convenient to New Zervas School, Cold Spring Park, Waban Square and "T"!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
10,290 sq ftLot Size
$640Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jane Goldman• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
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Market trends in 02468, MA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
101.0%
0.5% MoM
Median sale price
$2.2M
$74K MoM
Avg. days on market
25d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
25
1 MoM
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Sale history for 197 Evelyn Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72328109
Sep 12, 2018
Sold
$1,320,000
$392/sq ft
Aug 6, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 3, 2018
Price Changed
$1,479,000
$439/sq ft
Jul 3, 2018
Relisted
—
Jun 12, 2018
Pending
—
May 23, 2018
Price Changed
$1,575,000
$467/sq ft
May 16, 2018
Listed
$1,675,000
$497/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 16, 2008
Sold
$735,000
$218/sq ft
MLS PIN #70765020
Oct 16, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Oct 16, 2008
Sold
$735,000
$218/sq ft
Sep 9, 2008
Contingent
—
Jul 8, 2008
Relisted
—
Jun 30, 2008
Contingent
—
Jun 20, 2008
Price Changed
$829,000
$246/sq ft
May 21, 2008
Listed
$869,000
$258/sq ft
PICTURE PERFECT RANCH IN FANTASTIC WABAN LOCATION! GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL KITCHEN, MARBLE BATHS, NEW WINDOWS, DECK, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ETC. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL, SPACIOUS 2-CAR GARAGE. PRISTINE CONDITION! WALK TO ZERVAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, COLD SPRING PARK- READY TO ENJOY SUMMER! WON'T LAST!!!
MLS PIN #70696138
Jan 31, 2008
Sold
$625,000
$185/sq ft
Jan 16, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Jan 11, 2008
Listed
$690,000
$205/sq ft
Desirable Waban neighborhood. Spacious brick front ranch with great potential, in need of updating. One level living with first floor den, enclosed porch, master bedroom with bath, central air, hardwood flooring, finished walk-out lower level.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,688 (+3.8%)
$1,237,400 + $794,400
$2,031,800
2025
$18,963 (+3.4%)
$1,178,500 + $756,500
$1,935,000
2024
$18,335 (+3.3%)
$1,144,200 + $734,400
$1,878,600
2023
$17,753 (+4.5%)
$880,100 + $863,800
$1,743,900
2022
$16,987 (+3.6%)
$814,900 + $799,800
$1,614,700
2021
$16,391 (+3.1%)
$768,800 + $754,500
$1,523,300
2020
$15,903 (+2.9%)
$768,800 + $754,500
$1,523,300
2019
$15,455 (+2.9%)
$746,400 + $732,500
$1,478,900
2018
$15,026 (+40.5%)
$679,200 + $709,500
$1,388,700
2017
$10,692 (+21.9%)
$640,800 + $320,700
$961,500
2016
$8,773 (+4.9%)
$598,900 + $172,000
$770,900
2015
$8,365 (+0.9%)
$559,700 + $160,800
$720,500
2014
$8,289 (+5.5%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2013
$7,858 (+2.9%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2012
$7,639 (+2.6%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2011
$7,446 (+2.6%)
$516,500 + $166,600
$683,100
2010
$7,256 (+10.3%)
$527,000 + $170,000
$697,000
2009
$6,581
$537,800 + $122,900
$660,700
Tax history for 197 Evelyn Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$19,688 (+3.8%)
$1,237,400 + $794,400
$2,031,800
2025
$18,963 (+3.4%)
$1,178,500 + $756,500
$1,935,000
2024
$18,335 (+3.3%)
$1,144,200 + $734,400
$1,878,600
2023
$17,753 (+4.5%)
$880,100 + $863,800
$1,743,900
2022
$16,987 (+3.6%)
$814,900 + $799,800
$1,614,700
2021
$16,391 (+3.1%)
$768,800 + $754,500
$1,523,300
2020
$15,903 (+2.9%)
$768,800 + $754,500
$1,523,300
2019
$15,455 (+2.9%)
$746,400 + $732,500
$1,478,900
2018
$15,026 (+40.5%)
$679,200 + $709,500
$1,388,700
2017
$10,692 (+21.9%)
$640,800 + $320,700
$961,500
2016
$8,773 (+4.9%)
$598,900 + $172,000
$770,900
2015
$8,365 (+0.9%)
$559,700 + $160,800
$720,500
2014
$8,289 (+5.5%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2013
$7,858 (+2.9%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2012
$7,639 (+2.6%)
$514,200 + $169,700
$683,900
2011
$7,446 (+2.6%)
$516,500 + $166,600
$683,100
2010
$7,256 (+10.3%)
$527,000 + $170,000
$697,000
2009
$6,581
$537,800 + $122,900
$660,700
*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
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,370
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3191399S
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Library, Sun Room, Den, Home Office, Play Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,370
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Grey
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $15,176
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Gravity, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Commonwealth Avenue or Beacon Street to Evelyn Road
UnparsedAddress: 197 Evelyn Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,370
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3191399S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Zervas Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Oak Hill Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
8/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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Lifestyle
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