Own a piece of Newton history in the heart of vibrant Upper Falls. This welcoming Cape-style home, once a Revolutionary-era stagecoach stop, is set on a level 12,000+ SqFt lot & filled with timeless character.The main level offers a stunning living room with original wood-beamed ceilings, & wood-burning fireplace. A spacious, sun-filled family room with vaulted ceilings opens directly to the patio, creating a natural flow for easy entertaining. The main level also features a primary bedroom with a fireplace, a full bath, laundry, & an updated kitchen with an inviting sitting area. Upstairs are 2 additional bedrooms & a half bath. Lovingly maintained and full of potential, this home offers a great opportunity to enhance or expand. **A bonus to this property is the detached accessory apartment, renovated in 2017 from a former garage. Offering over 550 SqFt of permitted living space with a full kitchen, bathroom & vaulted ceiling. It's perfect as a rental, guest suite, or home office.
Sold for $1,250,000
$1,250,000
1224 Boylston St, Newton, MA 02464
3beds
1,628sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1825
0.29 Acres Lot
$1,249,400 Zestimate®
$768/sqft
$4,420 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,249,400
$1.15M - $1.36M
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Wood-burning fireplaceVaulted ceilingUpdated kitchenOriginal wood-beamed ceilingsSpacious sun-filled family roomInviting sitting areaVaulted ceilings
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Listed by:
Karen Chinitz 617-529-2777,
Engel & Volkers Wellesley 781-591-8333
Bought with:
Timothy Pi
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73375786
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 180
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Skylight, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 176
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 128
- Dimensions: 16 x 8
Family room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Slider
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Kitchen
- Features: Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 200
- Dimensions: 20 x 10
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 228
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Bathroom - Full, First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Accessory Apt.
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wood Laminate
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,628
- Total interior livable area: 1,628 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,628
- Finished area below ground: 540
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard, Other
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 693449
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1825
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $1,250,000+15.7%$768/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375786 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,080,000+419.2%$663/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73375786 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/1994 | Sold | $208,000$128/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,438 +3.4% | $861,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $8,158 +5.8% | $835,900 +10.3% |
| 2023 | $7,713 +4.5% | $757,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $7,381 +3.6% | $701,600 +6% |
| 2021 | $7,122 +3.1% | $661,900 |
| 2020 | $6,910 +2.9% | $661,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $6,715 +6% | $642,600 +9.8% |
| 2018 | $6,334 +3.1% | $585,400 +6% |
| 2017 | $6,142 +4.5% | $552,300 +6.9% |
| 2016 | $5,878 +4.9% | $516,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,604 +0.7% | $482,700 +5.1% |
| 2014 | $5,567 +5.5% | $459,300 |
| 2013 | $5,277 +2.9% | $459,300 |
| 2012 | $5,130 +3.9% | $459,300 +1.4% |
| 2011 | $4,939 +2.6% | $453,100 -2% |
| 2010 | $4,813 +2.4% | $462,300 -2% |
| 2009 | $4,698 +2.7% | $471,700 |
| 2008 | $4,575 +6.2% | $471,700 +2.2% |
| 2007 | $4,306 +2.7% | $461,500 +3% |
| 2006 | $4,194 +3.7% | $448,100 +5% |
| 2005 | $4,046 -2.2% | $426,800 +5.2% |
| 2004 | $4,139 +4.6% | $405,800 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,956 +9.9% | $362,300 |
| 2002 | $3,601 +5.1% | $362,300 +27.5% |
| 2000 | $3,426 +4.8% | $284,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,270 | $258,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Upper Falls
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Angier Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside
- Middle: Brown
- High: Nshs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02464
- Newton Upper Falls
- 1224 Boylston St
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