This beautiful architecturally designed home in West Newton Hill with wrap around porch sits on over a half acre of level land. This expansive almost nine thousand square foot home features beautiful millwork throughout and a very thoughtfully designed first floor which opens out to a southwest facing level yard. Large mudroom with side entry or direct from the three car garage. Two staircases bring you to the second floor which has five en-suite bedrooms and large laundry. Off of the second floor is a large conditioned unfinished walk-up space great for storage and other potential uses. Saving the best feature for last is the amazing lower level that can be accessed from the mudroom or its own entry to this amazing 1,500 square foot indoor sports/basketball court with 20-foot ceilings. Ideally located just a minute to the Mass Pike and central to the shops, restaurants and train in West Newton Square and Newtonville. Come see everything this home has to offer!
Property Details
Property Features
Property Information:
Architectural Style: Colonial
Year Built: 2010
Living Area: 8,786 SqFt
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: MB Associates
Interior Features
Interior Information:
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Basement: Yes
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Interior: Bedroom, Exercise Room, Play Room
Bedroom and Bathroom Information:
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 5
Total Bedroom Count: 5
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
Exterior: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
Parking Information:
Garage Space: 3 spaces
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Level
Lot Size: 0.59 Acres
Utilities
Utilities Information:
Heating: Central, Radiant, Other, Ductless
Cooling: Central Air
School Info
Assigned Schools Information:
Newton North High School, Public District Grades 9-12
F A Day Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
Peirce, Public District Grades KG-5
Other
Directions Information:
Directions: Otis Street to Forest Ave.
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $6,795,000
Price Per SqFt: $773/SqFt
Agent Commission:
Buyer's Agent Commission: 2.5
Tax Information:
Annual Amount: $54,207
Tax Year: 2021
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This property is $5.3M more than the Median Sold Price and $224/SqFt more than other homes in Newton, MA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
MLS Number: #73210043
Listing Office:
Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: MB Associates
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Property Sales & Tax
Listing History
DATE
EVENT
PRICE
Aug 13, 2010
Aug 13, 2010Home Sold
$3,581,199
Jul 02, 2007
Jul 02, 2007Home Sold
$1,300,000
Tax History
YEAR
PROP. TAX
ASSESSMENT
2021
$54,207
$5,037,800
2020
$52,595
$5,037,800
2019
$51,112
$4,891,100
2018
$49,971
$4,618,400
2017
$48,450
$4,357,000
History based on county public records data.
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Schools
Schools Nearby
The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.
Elementary School
8
/10
Peirce
170 Temple St
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Middle School
7
/10
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Pl
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
High School
8
/10
Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Peirce
170 Temple St
Distance between this listing and this school0.76 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Nearby Schools
10
/10
Horace Mann
687 Watertown St
Distance between this listing and this school0.58 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
8
/10
Franklin
125 Derby St
Distance between this listing and this school0.92 miles
Public District Grades KG-5
Assigned Schools
7
/10
F A Day Middle School
21 Minot Pl
Distance between this listing and this school0.77 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Nearby Schools
7
/10
Bigelow Middle School
42 Vernon St
Distance between this listing and this school1.94 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
5
/10
Watertown Middle School
68 Waverley Ave
Distance between this listing and this school2.22 miles
Public District Grades 6-8
Assigned Schools
8
/10
Newton North High School
457 Walnut St
Distance between this listing and this school0.56 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Watertown High School
50 Columbia St
Distance between this listing and this school2.58 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
/10
Newton South High School
140 Brandeis Rd
Distance between this listing and this school2.75 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $126,852. The majority of Newton, MA residents have income between $100k-200k annually. Most families are married, with kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 23 Forest Ave
What is the listing price of this property?
The listing price of 23 Forest Ave property is $6,795,000.
What type of property is this?
The property 23 Forest Ave is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02465.
Is this property for sale now?
Active Listing: 23 Forest Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
What are the assigned schools for this property?
The assigned schools for 23 Forest Ave are: Peirce: GreatSchools Rating 8/10F A Day Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 7/10Newton North High School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
What is the annual property tax for this property?
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $54,207 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
When was this property sold last time and for how much?
The last sale was on August 13, 2010 for $3,581,199. (source: MLS/tax record).
How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?
The property at 23 Forest Ave has 5 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
What is the square footage of this property?
The property 23 Forest Ave is 8,786 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
Which year was this property built?
The year of construction for 23 Forest Ave is 2010.
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This home is located at 23 Forest Ave in Newton, MA and zip code 02465 in the West Newton neighborhood. This 8,786 square foot home, which was built in 2010, sits on a 0.59 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $6,795,000.
Newton, MA housing market in March 2024 saw over 17 listings sold above listed price, more than 5 sold at listed price and over 24 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Newton, MA between February 2024 and March 2024 increased by 24.1%. Listings spent 38 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $1,450,000 during the same period.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.
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