Ideally situated near the Angier School, this wonderful center-entrance Colonial-style residence has beautiful grounds and is on a lovely lot. A gracious entrance leads to a large living room with a fireplace, a family room adjacent to a sunroom with many windows, and an oversized dining room with handsome chair rail molding. The eat-in kitchen, with gas cooking and overlooking the backyard, has direct access to a deck. The second level is comprised of a large master bedroom with a walk-in closet and a bathroom, two other bedrooms, and another bathroom. Also offered is a finished lower level with a full bathroom, office/suite/gym, and a play area. High ceilings and lush hardwood floors further enhance this property. A garage is included. Conveniently located to Waban Center, the "T", and major roadways.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,680 sq ftLot Size
$715Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Debby Belt• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Yoon Song• Century 21 Shawmut Properties
Outstanding location in Waban. Gracious and elegant center entrance Dutch Colonial with natural woodwork in living room, first floor family room, modern kitchen and master bath. Large deck leads to private yard.
MLS PIN #30385051
Apr 26, 2000
Sold
$555,000
$229/sq ft
Feb 18, 2000
Listing Removed
—
Feb 11, 2000
Listed
$549,000
$226/sq ft
ELEGANT DUTCH COLONIAL IN PRIME WABAN NEIGHBORHOOD! EXQUISITE DETAILS INCL NAT WOOD WRK, WAINSCOTING, DECK OFF EIK LEADS TO PVT YD, MBR HAS BA, WALK-IN CLOSET(FORMERLY COMPUTER RM) & DECK. NR ANGIER, WABAN SQ."T" & MAJOR ROUTES.
Public Records
May 1, 1987
Sold
$305,000
$126/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,451 (+3.8%)
$1,273,300 + $114,800
$1,388,100
2025
$12,956 (+3.4%)
$1,212,700 + $109,300
$1,322,000
2024
$12,527 (+4.9%)
$1,177,400 + $106,100
$1,283,500
2023
$11,939 (+4.5%)
$896,800 + $276,000
$1,172,800
2022
$11,424 (+14.7%)
$830,400 + $255,500
$1,085,900
2021
$9,962 (+3.1%)
$783,400 + $142,400
$925,800
2020
$9,665 (+2.9%)
$783,400 + $142,400
$925,800
2019
$9,392 (+4.0%)
$760,600 + $138,200
$898,800
2018
$9,029 (+3.1%)
$692,200 + $142,300
$834,500
2017
$8,755 (+4.6%)
$653,000 + $134,300
$787,300
2016
$8,373 (+4.9%)
$610,300 + $125,500
$735,800
2015
$7,984
$570,400 + $117,300
$687,700
2014
$7,990 (+5.5%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2013
$7,574 (+2.9%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2012
$7,363 (+2.7%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2011
$7,166 (+2.6%)
$527,900 + $129,500
$657,400
2010
$6,983 (+2.8%)
$538,700 + $132,100
$670,800
2009
$6,791
$549,700 + $132,100
$681,800
Tax history for 225 Dorset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$13,451 (+3.8%)
$1,273,300 + $114,800
$1,388,100
2025
$12,956 (+3.4%)
$1,212,700 + $109,300
$1,322,000
2024
$12,527 (+4.9%)
$1,177,400 + $106,100
$1,283,500
2023
$11,939 (+4.5%)
$896,800 + $276,000
$1,172,800
2022
$11,424 (+14.7%)
$830,400 + $255,500
$1,085,900
2021
$9,962 (+3.1%)
$783,400 + $142,400
$925,800
2020
$9,665 (+2.9%)
$783,400 + $142,400
$925,800
2019
$9,392 (+4.0%)
$760,600 + $138,200
$898,800
2018
$9,029 (+3.1%)
$692,200 + $142,300
$834,500
2017
$8,755 (+4.6%)
$653,000 + $134,300
$787,300
2016
$8,373 (+4.9%)
$610,300 + $125,500
$735,800
2015
$7,984
$570,400 + $117,300
$687,700
2014
$7,990 (+5.5%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2013
$7,574 (+2.9%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2012
$7,363 (+2.7%)
$524,500 + $134,700
$659,200
2011
$7,166 (+2.6%)
$527,900 + $129,500
$657,400
2010
$6,983 (+2.8%)
$538,700 + $132,100
$670,800
2009
$6,791
$549,700 + $132,100
$681,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Interior Features: Sun Room, Play Room, Study, Bathroom
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,426
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: Gray
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,665
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Beacon Street to Dorset Road.
UnparsedAddress: 225 Dorset Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,734
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1975554S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
10/10
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