Off market may 1997 for $526K

$2,192,708

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,562/mo

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2,930

sq ft

256 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1932Year Built

7,900 sq ftLot Size

$748Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Louise Tarsy • Hammond Residential

Bought with • Dewolfe-Newton

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•Source:MLS PIN #50361899

Redfin Estimate

$2,192,708

$1.7M since sold in May 1997$17K since September

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This home's estimate is 2.6% higher than the average sale price ($2.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$1,700,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,994 sq ft
50 Dwhinda Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$2,450,000
B
4 beds3.5 baths3,105 sq ft
14 Homestead, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$1,825,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
28 York Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD JUL 6, 2026
$2,110,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,780 sq ft
82 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$2,215,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,567 sq ft
66 Moffat Rd, Waban, MA 02468
SOLD MAY 4, 2026
$2,525,000
F
4 beds3 baths2,956 sq ft
31 Wilde Rd, Waban, MA 02468

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Market trends in 02468, MA

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$2.1M

$229K MoM

Avg. days on market

30d

4 days MoM

Recently sold homes

3 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN THU, 11:30AM TO 12:30PM
$1,300,000
3 beds2 baths2,514 sq ft
16 Stanley Rd, Waban, MA 02468
$1,699,000
5 beds3.5 baths3,803 sq ft
17 Woodhaven Rd, Waban, MA 02468
OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 3:30PM
$5,500,000
6 beds5.5 baths7,268 sq ft
91 Nehoiden Rd, Waban, MA 02468
$849,000
1 bed1.5 baths932 sq ft
20 Kinmonth Rd #201, Waban, MA 02468
OPEN THU, 12PM TO 1:30PM
$1,399,000
4 beds1.5 baths1,936 sq ft
21 Allen Ave, Waban, MA 02468

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Sale history for 256 Dorset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,977 (+3.8%)

$1,318,300 + $640,100

$1,958,400

2025

$18,278 (+3.4%)

$1,255,500 + $609,600

$1,865,100

2024

$17,673 (+4.0%)

$1,218,900 + $591,900

$1,810,800

2023

$16,997 (+4.5%)

$933,200 + $736,400

$1,669,600

2022

$16,263 (+4.0%)

$864,100 + $681,800

$1,545,900

2021

$15,642 (+3.1%)

$815,200 + $638,500

$1,453,700

2020

$15,177 (+2.9%)

$815,200 + $638,500

$1,453,700

2019

$14,749 (+3.0%)

$791,500 + $619,900

$1,411,400

2018

$14,320 (+3.1%)

$720,000 + $603,500

$1,323,500

2017

$13,884 (+4.6%)

$679,200 + $569,400

$1,248,600

2016

$13,279 (+4.9%)

$634,800 + $532,100

$1,166,900

2015

$12,662 (−0.3%)

$593,300 + $497,300

$1,090,600

2014

$12,698 (+7.8%)

$546,500 + $501,200

$1,047,700

2013

$11,776 (+2.9%)

$546,500 + $478,400

$1,024,900

2012

$11,448 (+2.4%)

$546,500 + $478,400

$1,024,900

2011

$11,176 (+2.6%)

$550,800 + $474,500

$1,025,300

2010

$10,891 (+2.4%)

$562,000 + $484,200

$1,046,200

2009

$10,632

$573,500 + $494,000

$1,067,500

Tax history for 256 Dorset Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$18,977 (+3.8%)

$1,318,300 + $640,100

$1,958,400

2025

$18,278 (+3.4%)

$1,255,500 + $609,600

$1,865,100

2024

$17,673 (+4.0%)

$1,218,900 + $591,900

$1,810,800

2023

$16,997 (+4.5%)

$933,200 + $736,400

$1,669,600

2022

$16,263 (+4.0%)

$864,100 + $681,800

$1,545,900

2021

$15,642 (+3.1%)

$815,200 + $638,500

$1,453,700

2020

$15,177 (+2.9%)

$815,200 + $638,500

$1,453,700

2019

$14,749 (+3.0%)

$791,500 + $619,900

$1,411,400

2018

$14,320 (+3.1%)

$720,000 + $603,500

$1,323,500

2017

$13,884 (+4.6%)

$679,200 + $569,400

$1,248,600

2016

$13,279 (+4.9%)

$634,800 + $532,100

$1,166,900

2015

$12,662 (−0.3%)

$593,300 + $497,300

$1,090,600

2014

$12,698 (+7.8%)

$546,500 + $501,200

$1,047,700

2013

$11,776 (+2.9%)

$546,500 + $478,400

$1,024,900

2012

$11,448 (+2.4%)

$546,500 + $478,400

$1,024,900

2011

$11,176 (+2.6%)

$550,800 + $474,500

$1,025,300

2010

$10,891 (+2.4%)

$562,000 + $484,200

$1,046,200

2009

$10,632

$573,500 + $494,000

$1,067,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

7,841 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,088

Year built

1929

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Middlesex County

APN

2628170S

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
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive

Interior

Master Bedroom Information
Area: 300
Length: 15
Width: 20
Level: Second

Bedroom #2 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #3 Information
Area: 168
Length: 12
Width: 14
Level: Second

Bedroom #4 Information
Area: 182
Length: 14
Width: 13
Level: Second

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
Master Bathroom Features: Yes

Bathroom #1 Information
Level: Second

Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second

Living Room Information
Area: 368
Length: 16
Width: 23
Level: First

Family Room Information
Area: 288
Length: 12
Width: 24
Level: First

Dining Room Information
Area: 192
Length: 12
Width: 16
Level: First

Kitchen Information
Area: 384
Length: 16
Width: 24
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 8

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,930
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Exterior Features
Roof: Slate
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping

Property Information
Security Features: Security System

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Corner Lot

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,583

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil

Location

Location Information
Directions: BEACON STREET
UnparsedAddress: 256 Dorset Road, Newton MA

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,088
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1929
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2628170S

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026

Other

Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 7

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 • 3.0mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

5/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

52% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$2.08M – $2.52M

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Home values near 256 Dorset Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
251 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$1,742,808
277 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2172 Sq. Ft.	$1,846,941

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2332 Sq. Ft.	$1,895,400
284 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3035 Sq. Ft.	$2,197,890

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$2,198,340
276 Dorset Rd, Waban, MA 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2618 Sq. Ft.	$1,973,580

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