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255 Adams Ave, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02465

$1,525,000
Price
5
Beds
4
Baths
3375
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1900
Lot size: 0.28 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $474 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Hydro Air, AC

About this home

A rare great value offering the best of both worlds?a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home's flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.

Neighborhood & Transit

West Newton

255 Adams Ave, Newton · MA 02465

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
514 days
Listing Price:
$1,599,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$474
Tax Assessment:
$1,312,000 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,072 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
3,375 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Lower level included 824 sq. ft. Square footage measured by Drone Home Media.
Kitchen
Main Floor, Stainless Steel Appliances, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
9
Above grade area
2551
Flooring
Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Unit Control, Hydro Air
Heating Zone
2
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
2
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Lot Size
12,341 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Level
Exterior Features
Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Storage Shed, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Vinyl
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
11.6X22.5
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16.6X14.11
Dining room features
Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Kitchen dimensions
11.8X15.2
Primary bedroom dimensions
13.5X13.3
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
14.11X11.5
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
11.5X10.5
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 4 level
Third Floor
Bedroom 4 dimensions
15.3X12.7
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 5 level
First Floor
Bedroom 5 dimensions
17.1X13.0
Bedroom 5 features
Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
Bathroom 1 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
5.7X9.2
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
11.5X6.1
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
Bathroom 3 level
Third Floor
Bathroom 3 dimensions
5.7X8.5
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall

Listing information

Listing agent
The Margie and Jon Team
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73366560
Disclosure
Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions. Whole house renovation in 2006. Roof replaced in 2022; Refrigerator 2023: Dishwasher 2025.
Disclosure
Lower level included 824 sq. ft. Square footage measured by Drone Home Media.