Wonderful Waban! Classic 4+ bedroom Colonial with beautiful crown molding and three fireplaces. Enjoy the garden view from the porch or patio. Relax in the warmth of your fireplaced family room with cathedral ceiling. Wonderful young granite kitchen with new appliances. Master bedroom with bath. Beautiful landscaped yard with great spaces for swings and slides. Close to Waban Sq, the T, and kayaking on the Charles. Lovely move-in condition!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$758Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joan Portnoy• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Walnut St.
Bought with Barbara Hakim• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
CLASSIC WHITE COLONIAL WITH 4+ BEDROOMS,WALK TO WABAN SQ.. ANGIER SCHOOL AND T. MODERN KITCHEN AND BATHS--MARBLE MASTER BATH. FENCED IN YARD..PLAY EQUIPMENT EXCLUDED (SEE EXCLS) JULY OCCUPANCY
Public Records
Jan 22, 1991
Sold
$305,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,970 (+3.8%)
$1,317,900 + $123,800
$1,441,700
2025
$13,455 (+3.4%)
$1,255,100 + $117,900
$1,373,000
2024
$13,010 (+4.7%)
$1,218,500 + $114,500
$1,333,000
2023
$12,429 (+4.5%)
$932,600 + $288,300
$1,220,900
2022
$11,893 (+3.6%)
$863,500 + $267,000
$1,130,500
2021
$11,476 (+3.1%)
$814,600 + $251,900
$1,066,500
2020
$11,134 (+2.9%)
$814,600 + $251,900
$1,066,500
2019
$10,820 (+2.7%)
$790,900 + $244,500
$1,035,400
2018
$10,540 (+3.1%)
$727,700 + $246,400
$974,100
2017
$10,219 (+4.6%)
$686,500 + $232,500
$919,000
2016
$9,774 (+4.9%)
$641,600 + $217,300
$858,900
2015
$9,319 (−0.5%)
$599,600 + $203,100
$802,700
2014
$9,368 (+5.5%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2013
$8,881 (+2.9%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2012
$8,633 (+3.1%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2011
$8,373 (+2.6%)
$552,800 + $215,400
$768,200
2010
$8,160 (−7.9%)
$564,100 + $219,800
$783,900
2009
$8,858
$575,600 + $313,800
$889,400
Tax history for 217 Varick Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,970 (+3.8%)
$1,317,900 + $123,800
$1,441,700
2025
$13,455 (+3.4%)
$1,255,100 + $117,900
$1,373,000
2024
$13,010 (+4.7%)
$1,218,500 + $114,500
$1,333,000
2023
$12,429 (+4.5%)
$932,600 + $288,300
$1,220,900
2022
$11,893 (+3.6%)
$863,500 + $267,000
$1,130,500
2021
$11,476 (+3.1%)
$814,600 + $251,900
$1,066,500
2020
$11,134 (+2.9%)
$814,600 + $251,900
$1,066,500
2019
$10,820 (+2.7%)
$790,900 + $244,500
$1,035,400
2018
$10,540 (+3.1%)
$727,700 + $246,400
$974,100
2017
$10,219 (+4.6%)
$686,500 + $232,500
$919,000
2016
$9,774 (+4.9%)
$641,600 + $217,300
$858,900
2015
$9,319 (−0.5%)
$599,600 + $203,100
$802,700
2014
$9,368 (+5.5%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2013
$8,881 (+2.9%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2012
$8,633 (+3.1%)
$555,600 + $217,300
$772,900
2011
$8,373 (+2.6%)
$552,800 + $215,400
$768,200
2010
$8,160 (−7.9%)
$564,100 + $219,800
$783,900
2009
$8,858
$575,600 + $313,800
$889,400
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,396
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
3138521S
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: 4
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
Interior Features: Play Room, Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,414
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,252
Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Central, Electric Baseboard, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon St. to Varick Rd.
UnparsedAddress: 217 Varick Road, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,396
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 3138521S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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