Spectacular, sun-filled, extensively renovated and expanded Colonial on tree-lined street in wonderful Waban. This 1930's home has undergone a complete renovation in 2012. Fabulous open floor plan, the gracious entry foyer leads to a living room/dining room with fireplace and custom built-in cabinets. French doors lead to an entertainment sized deck off the dining room. There is a wonderful sunroom/office off the living room. The well-equipped kitchen with center island, high end appliances and pantry storage is open to the family room with built-in cabinets. The 2nd floor has three bedrooms including a magnificent master suite with two walk-in closets and spa-like bathroom with radiant heated floors. The 3rd floor has two additional bedrooms and full bathroom. The lower level has a wonderful playroom and a mud room with radiant heated floors. Located within a short distance to Waban Square, shops, the new Angier school and the "T". Close to RT 90 & 95.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
6,970 sq ftLot Size
$721Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by The Kennedy Lynch GoldTeam• Hammond Residential Real Estate
Bought with Susan Derosas• Campion & Company Fine Homes 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
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3 MoM
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Sale history for 250 Dorset Rd
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #72136934
Jun 20, 2017
Sold
$1,599,000
$484/sq ft
Apr 5, 2017
Pending
—
Mar 28, 2017
Listed
$1,599,000
$484/sq ft
MLS PIN #71480889
Mar 29, 2013
Sold
$1,395,000
$422/sq ft
Feb 13, 2013
Contingent
—
Feb 7, 2013
Listed
$1,395,000
$422/sq ft
+3
WONDERFUL WABAN!!..OUTSTANDING RENOVATION OF A 1930 COLONIAL. OPEN KITCHEN/ FAMILY ROOM.. STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES IN KITCHEN INCLUDING AGA STOVE WITH POT FILLER..EXTERIOR ACCESS FROM KITCHEN TO DECK. WAINSCOTTING THROUGHOUT...5 BEDROOMS, 3 1/2 NEW BATHROOMS. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL WITH RADIANT HEAT AND FABULOUS MUD ROOM..EASY ACCESS TO MAJOR HIGHWAYS, WABAN VILLAGE WITH SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS AND GREENLINE "T" STATION. . NEAR NEWTON WELLESLEY HOSPITAL. BEAUTIFUL HOUSE..
MLS PIN #71367154
Jul 25, 2012
Sold
$715,000
$216/sq ft
Apr 27, 2012
Contingent
—
Apr 23, 2012
Relisted
—
Apr 17, 2012
Contingent
—
Apr 13, 2012
Listed
$730,000
$221/sq ft
+3
Location and Opportunity! This house needs substantial repair and renovation and is being sold "AS IS" . Traditional Colonial sited in sought after Waban location close to Village shops, School , T and main routes. The first floor: Living Room with built in bookcases leads to a cozy Den, formal Dining Room has adjacent open porch,Kitchen with eating area,1/2 bath. Second floor: Master with bath, two additional Bedrooms and bath, Third floor; 2 bedrooms. Roof 2006. Showings begin Sunday 4/15
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,889 (+3.8%)
$1,412,500 + $743,200
$2,155,700
2025
$20,119 (+3.4%)
$1,345,200 + $707,800
$2,053,000
2024
$19,454 (+4.0%)
$1,306,000 + $687,200
$1,993,200
2023
$18,704 (+4.5%)
$996,000 + $841,300
$1,837,300
2022
$17,897 (+3.6%)
$922,200 + $779,000
$1,701,200
2021
$17,269 (+3.1%)
$870,000 + $734,900
$1,604,900
2020
$16,755 (+2.9%)
$870,000 + $734,900
$1,604,900
2019
$16,283 (−5.1%)
$844,700 + $713,500
$1,558,200
2018
$17,167 (+3.1%)
$838,700 + $747,900
$1,586,600
2017
$16,644 (+4.6%)
$791,200 + $705,600
$1,496,800
2016
$15,919 (+14.4%)
$739,400 + $659,500
$1,398,900
2015
$13,913 (+6.9%)
$633,400 + $565,000
$1,198,400
2014
$13,021 (+74.5%)
$529,700 + $544,600
$1,074,300
2013
$7,462 (+19.3%)
$529,700 + $119,700
$649,400
2012
$6,254 (+1.2%)
$529,700 + $30,200
$559,900
2011
$6,177 (+2.6%)
$533,400 + $33,300
$566,700
2010
$6,020 (−14.2%)
$544,300 + $34,000
$578,300
2009
$7,017
$555,400 + $149,100
$704,500
Tax history for 250 Dorset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$20,889 (+3.8%)
$1,412,500 + $743,200
$2,155,700
2025
$20,119 (+3.4%)
$1,345,200 + $707,800
$2,053,000
2024
$19,454 (+4.0%)
$1,306,000 + $687,200
$1,993,200
2023
$18,704 (+4.5%)
$996,000 + $841,300
$1,837,300
2022
$17,897 (+3.6%)
$922,200 + $779,000
$1,701,200
2021
$17,269 (+3.1%)
$870,000 + $734,900
$1,604,900
2020
$16,755 (+2.9%)
$870,000 + $734,900
$1,604,900
2019
$16,283 (−5.1%)
$844,700 + $713,500
$1,558,200
2018
$17,167 (+3.1%)
$838,700 + $747,900
$1,586,600
2017
$16,644 (+4.6%)
$791,200 + $705,600
$1,496,800
2016
$15,919 (+14.4%)
$739,400 + $659,500
$1,398,900
2015
$13,913 (+6.9%)
$633,400 + $565,000
$1,198,400
2014
$13,021 (+74.5%)
$529,700 + $544,600
$1,074,300
2013
$7,462 (+19.3%)
$529,700 + $119,700
$649,400
2012
$6,254 (+1.2%)
$529,700 + $30,200
$559,900
2011
$6,177 (+2.6%)
$533,400 + $33,300
$566,700
2010
$6,020 (−14.2%)
$544,300 + $34,000
$578,300
2009
$7,017
$555,400 + $149,100
$704,500
*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
3.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,625
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
978986S
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: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
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