This gorgeous home was built in 2015 by one of the area's premier builders and is in a top Waban location, a half mile to the T, village and Angier Elementary. It sits on a level 15,600 square foot lot with a fabulous backyard. The foyer leads to a great living room & oversized dining room, perfect for entertaining. A butler's pantry leads to the enormous kitchen with an island with breakfast bar and high end appliances. Fully open to the kitchen are a sun-filled breakfast room and amazing family room with a vaulted ceiling, fireplace & glass-paned doors to the yard. A powder room and well-appointed mudroom with direct access to the heated garage complete the first level. On the 2nd floor is the luxurious primary suite with dual outfitted dressing rooms & a spa-like en suite bath, plus laundry, 2 more bedrooms that share a hall bath and another large bedroom with an en suite bath. The finished lower level offers extra space including full bath with steam, wine cellar, gym & bonus room
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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 23 Karen Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72976176
Jul 20, 2022
Sold
$3,600,000
$631/sq ft
May 4, 2022
Listed
$3,499,000
$614/sq ft
MLS PIN #71853717
Apr 7, 2016
Sold
$2,708,000
$475/sq ft
Feb 12, 2016
Pending
—
Feb 3, 2016
Price Changed
$2,825,000
$495/sq ft
Jan 26, 2016
Relisted
—
Dec 22, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Sep 29, 2015
Price Changed
$2,879,000
$505/sq ft
Jun 9, 2015
Listed
$2,975,000
$522/sq ft
+22
Waban. Now fully completed and ready to move in. New construction. Spectacular custom designed Colonial on 15,600 sq. ft. of level fenced in landscaped grnds offers an exciting floor plan and exceptional details. Gleaming quarter sewn oak flrs, high ceilings, wainscoting, triple crown molding, recessed lighting & many built-ins enhance this home. State of the art chef's kitchen w/ center island, stainless steel appliances, dining area, butler's pantry & mudrm opens into the adjacent famrm w /frpl. Easy access to the rear patio and yard. Appealing livrm, & formal dinrm are perfect entertaining areas. A sensational master suite w/ luxurious bath, two walk-in closets, plus an additional spacious bedrm w/ en suite bth and two other lovely bedrms w/ shared sparkling bath and laundry rm. complete the 2nd floor. The lower level offers au pair suite/ playroom, exercise rm, study and full bath. Two car heated attached gar, w/ direct access. Walk to new Angier Sch, shops & T.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,462 (−96.1%)
$134,400
2025
$37,106 (+3.4%)
$1,337,900 + $2,448,400
$3,786,300
2024
$35,878 (+3.3%)
$1,298,900 + $2,377,100
$3,676,000
2023
$34,736 (+4.5%)
$1,011,200 + $2,401,000
$3,412,200
2022
$33,237 (+3.6%)
$936,300 + $2,223,100
$3,159,400
2021
$32,071 (+3.1%)
$883,300 + $2,097,300
$2,980,600
2020
$31,117 (+2.9%)
$883,300 + $2,097,300
$2,980,600
2019
$30,240 (+2.8%)
$857,600 + $2,036,200
$2,893,800
2018
$29,430 (−1.5%)
$737,200 + $1,982,800
$2,720,000
2017
$29,893 (+71.5%)
$695,500 + $1,992,700
$2,688,200
2016
$17,430 (+39.4%)
$650,000 + $881,600
$1,531,600
2015
$12,506 (+33.4%)
$607,500 + $469,700
$1,077,200
2014
$9,374 (+5.5%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2013
$8,886 (+2.9%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2012
$8,639 (+2.2%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2011
$8,449 (+2.6%)
$555,000 + $220,100
$775,100
2010
$8,233 (+2.4%)
$566,300 + $224,600
$790,900
2009
$8,038
$577,900 + $229,100
$807,000
Tax history for 23 Karen Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,462 (−96.1%)
$134,400
2025
$37,106 (+3.4%)
$1,337,900 + $2,448,400
$3,786,300
2024
$35,878 (+3.3%)
$1,298,900 + $2,377,100
$3,676,000
2023
$34,736 (+4.5%)
$1,011,200 + $2,401,000
$3,412,200
2022
$33,237 (+3.6%)
$936,300 + $2,223,100
$3,159,400
2021
$32,071 (+3.1%)
$883,300 + $2,097,300
$2,980,600
2020
$31,117 (+2.9%)
$883,300 + $2,097,300
$2,980,600
2019
$30,240 (+2.8%)
$857,600 + $2,036,200
$2,893,800
2018
$29,430 (−1.5%)
$737,200 + $1,982,800
$2,720,000
2017
$29,893 (+71.5%)
$695,500 + $1,992,700
$2,688,200
2016
$17,430 (+39.4%)
$650,000 + $881,600
$1,531,600
2015
$12,506 (+33.4%)
$607,500 + $469,700
$1,077,200
2014
$9,374 (+5.5%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2013
$8,886 (+2.9%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2012
$8,639 (+2.2%)
$556,800 + $216,600
$773,400
2011
$8,449 (+2.6%)
$555,000 + $220,100
$775,100
2010
$8,233 (+2.4%)
$566,300 + $224,600
$790,900
2009
$8,038
$577,900 + $229,100
$807,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
4.5
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
15,598
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,703
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
695888
Parking Spaces
6
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 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, Heated Garage, Paved
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling: Central Air
Location
Location Information
Directions: Chestnut St to Oakvale Rd to Karen Rd -or- Beacon St to Montclair Rd to Karen Rd
UnparsedAddress: 23 Karen Rd, Newton MA 02468
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,703
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 6
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 0.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 695888
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 4
Listing Information
Exclusions: Both Sets Of Laundry Machines
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 • 2.4mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
10/10
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