Single Family for Sale: 281 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459

5 beds
4 full baths
3,800 sqft
$2,499,000
$2,499,000
281 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459
5 beds
4 full baths
3,800 sqft
$2,499,000
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$2,499,000
$51,000 - 10/30/2024

Type Single Family
Style Colonial
Beds 5
Total Baths 4 full baths
Square Feet 3,800 sqft
Garage Spaces 2
Lot Size 0.17 acres
Year Built 1922

City Newton
County Middlesex

MLS 73293530
Status Active
DOM 60 days

Open House
11/24/2024 11:30 am - 1 pm
Welcome to this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with a welcoming farmer’s porch, designed to offer modern luxury and timeless charm. The chef’s kitchen, featuring two sinks, dual dishwashers, an island with a built-in microwave, Subzero refrigerator, and Thermador stainless steel appliances, opens to the dining room with a built-in bar, wine cooler, and cabinetry, as well as to the family room with a fireplace and access to the deck. The living room, with custom built-ins and an elegant tray ceiling, offers a great space to unwind and relax. An office and full bath complete the first floor. Upstairs are three bedrooms with double closets, a family bathroom with double sinks and a separate shower room, and a primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like ensuite bathroom. The lower level walkout includes a bedroom, full bath, office, and playroom, perfect for extended family or an au pair. Over 9’ceilings on 1st and 2nd, over 8’ in lower level. Lots of natural light.

Room Features

Bathroom 1 First Floor
Bathroom 2 Second Floor
Bathroom 3 Second Floor
Bedroom 2 12 x 12 Second Floor
Bedroom 3 12 x 12 Second Floor
Bedroom 4 13 x 14 Second Floor
Bedroom 5 13 x 16 Basement Floor
Dining Room 13 x 14 First Floor
Family Room 15 x 16 First Floor
Kitchen 15 x 14 First Floor
Living Room 15 x 16 First Floor
Master Bedroom 15 x 16 Second Floor
Office 12 x 13 Basement Floor

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Lot & Building Features

Appliances Dishwasher, Wine Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Range, Oven, Microwave, Freezer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal
Cooling Central Air
Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Sewer Public Sewer
Tax Year 2024
Taxes Paid $99,999
Water Public
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features Deck - Composite, Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters, Porch
Interior Features Bathroom, Recessed Lighting, Play Room, Office, Home Office, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Bathroom - Full
Roof Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Full Baths 4
Parking Carport, Shared Driveway, Paved Drive, Paved, Off Street, Garage Door Opener, Detached
Total Rooms 12
Basement Feature Full, Walk-Out Access
Garage Spaces 2
Fireplaces 2

Community and Schools

Elementary School Ward Elementary
Junior High School Bigelow
Senior High School Newton North

Price History of 281 Ward St, Newton, MA

Date Name Price Difference
10/30/2024 Price Adjustment $2,499,000 2.00%
09/23/2024 Listing Price $2,550,000 N/A
*Information provided by REWS for your reference only. The accuracy of this information cannot be verified and is not guaranteed.

Comparable Properties Sold Near By

Low
$1,775,000
$474 / sqft
Average
$2,258,633
$590 / sqft
High
$3,007,500
$817 / sqft

Address City Zip Beds Baths Price Sq. Ft. $/SQFT Sold Date
This Listing Newton 02459 5 4.0 $2,499,000 3,800 $658 N/A
230 Austin St #B Newton 02465 4 4.5 $1,863,000 3,900 $478 01/12/2024
21 Nantucket Rd Newton 02461 5 4.5 $2,395,000 3,913 $612 12/15/2023
102 Herrick Rd Newton 02459 5 3.5 $2,525,000 3,895 $648 12/08/2023
35 Rosalie Rd Newton 02459 4 3.5 $2,300,000 3,841 $599 01/12/2024
249 Highland Street Newton 02465 4 3.5 $2,870,000 3,986 $720 04/16/2024
70 Hartford Street Newton 02461 4 4.5 $1,775,000 3,747 $474 05/02/2024
34 Cotton St Newton 02458 5 3.5 $2,180,000 3,955 $551 05/24/2024
530 Chestnut St Newton 02468 4 5.0 $3,007,500 3,680 $817 06/11/2024
32 Webster Ct Newton 02459 5 3.5 $2,450,000 3,829 $640 05/24/2024
8 Littlefield Rd Newton 02459 4 3.0 $2,100,000 3,623 $580 08/15/2024
41 Nobscot Road Newton 02459 6 3.5 $2,499,000 3,878 $644 06/13/2024
3 Glenoe Road Brookline 02467 4 4.0 $1,950,000 3,923 $497 07/26/2024
21 Vernon St Newton 02458 5 4.5 $2,050,000 3,890 $527 09/11/2024
70 Lovett Road Newton 02459 5 4.5 $2,000,000 3,684 $543 08/20/2024
53 Stearns St Newton 02459 5 3.5 $1,915,000 3,674 $521 08/28/2024

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Emily Balkus
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Direct: 603-489-9875
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185 Plaistow Road, Suite 1
Plaistow, NH 03865
603-382-0360
Listed by Sumner Realty LLC, Allison Avramovich
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281 Ward St (MLS #73293530) is a colonial single family home located in Newton, MA. This single family home is 3,800 sqft and on a lot of 7,444 sqft (or 0.17 acres) with 5 bedrooms, 4 baths and is 102 years old. This property was listed on 09/23/2024 and has been priced for sale at $2,499,000.

The 5 bedroom single family home at 34 Cotton St in Newton is nearby and sold for $2,180,000 on 05/24/2024. Another nearby 6 bedroom single family home, 41 Nobscot Road in Newton sold for $2,499,000 on 06/13/2024.

Nearby zip codes are 02116, 02135, 02458, 02460 and 02467. This property neighbors other cities such as Boston, Brookline and Watertown.

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