251 Dorset Rd is a 1,925 square foot house on a 0.26 acre lot with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Waban data, we estimate the home's value is $1,612,120.
Single-familyProperty Type
1929Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$837Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,612,120
$166K since August
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This home's estimate is 0.1% higher than the average sale price ($1.61M) of 6 comparable homes.
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,478 (+3.8%)
$1,295,600 + $301,700
$1,597,300
2025
$14,908 (+3.4%)
$1,233,900 + $287,300
$1,521,200
2024
$14,415 (+4.8%)
$1,198,000 + $278,900
$1,476,900
2023
$13,756 (+4.5%)
$914,200 + $437,100
$1,351,300
2022
$13,163 (+3.6%)
$846,500 + $404,700
$1,251,200
2021
$12,701 (+3.1%)
$798,600 + $381,800
$1,180,400
2020
$12,323 (+2.9%)
$798,600 + $381,800
$1,180,400
2019
$11,976 (+3.5%)
$775,300 + $370,700
$1,146,000
2018
$11,568 (+3.1%)
$714,800 + $354,300
$1,069,100
2017
$11,216 (+4.6%)
$674,300 + $334,300
$1,008,600
2016
$10,727 (+4.9%)
$630,200 + $312,400
$942,600
2015
$10,227 (−0.4%)
$589,000 + $291,900
$880,900
2014
$10,264 (+5.5%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2013
$9,731 (+2.9%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2012
$9,460 (+3.2%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2011
$9,163 (+2.6%)
$544,300 + $296,300
$840,600
2010
$8,930 (+9.2%)
$555,400 + $302,400
$857,800
2009
$8,176
$566,700 + $254,200
$820,900
Tax history for 251 Dorset Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$15,478 (+3.8%)
$1,295,600 + $301,700
$1,597,300
2025
$14,908 (+3.4%)
$1,233,900 + $287,300
$1,521,200
2024
$14,415 (+4.8%)
$1,198,000 + $278,900
$1,476,900
2023
$13,756 (+4.5%)
$914,200 + $437,100
$1,351,300
2022
$13,163 (+3.6%)
$846,500 + $404,700
$1,251,200
2021
$12,701 (+3.1%)
$798,600 + $381,800
$1,180,400
2020
$12,323 (+2.9%)
$798,600 + $381,800
$1,180,400
2019
$11,976 (+3.5%)
$775,300 + $370,700
$1,146,000
2018
$11,568 (+3.1%)
$714,800 + $354,300
$1,069,100
2017
$11,216 (+4.6%)
$674,300 + $334,300
$1,008,600
2016
$10,727 (+4.9%)
$630,200 + $312,400
$942,600
2015
$10,227 (−0.4%)
$589,000 + $291,900
$880,900
2014
$10,264 (+5.5%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2013
$9,731 (+2.9%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2012
$9,460 (+3.2%)
$546,100 + $300,800
$846,900
2011
$9,163 (+2.6%)
$544,300 + $296,300
$840,600
2010
$8,930 (+9.2%)
$555,400 + $302,400
$857,800
2009
$8,176
$566,700 + $254,200
$820,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 936
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Construction Type: Concrete
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,925
Gross Sq. Ft: 4,347
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 989
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 11,326
Municipality Name: NEWTON
Acres: 0.26
Zoning Code: SR2
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,925
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 145877S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
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Schools
Angier Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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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