*Highest and best offers due Sunday, 5/10 at 6pm* Seller reserves the right to accept any offer, at any time. Location, location, LOCATION! Located in the Newton Highlands area with convenient access to Route 9, public transportation, shopping, dining, and nearby amenities. Property features a newer roof and offers an opportunity for renovation, updates, or customization. Bring your contractor and ideas to restore and enhance the existing character and charm throughout the home and property. Additional photos available.
Sold for $755,000
$755,000
1297 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02461
3beds
1,019sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
5,765 Square Feet Lot
$744,500 Zestimate®
$741/sqft
$3,631 Estimated rent
Home value
$744,500
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Newer roof
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Listed by:
Michael Cogburn 781-718-2852,
Venture 617-340-9770,
Robert Harrington 774-210-0926
Bought with:
Michael Cogburn
Venture
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73515305
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,019
- Total interior livable area: 1,019 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,019
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck - Wood
Lot
- Size: 5,765 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: M:0083 B:0002 L:0001,707026
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Irregular
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $741/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $739,400
- Annual tax amount: $7,165
- Date on market: 6/28/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $755,000+7.9%$741/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73515305 Report a problem | ||
| 6/22/2026 | Pending sale | $699,900$687/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73515305 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,900-12.4%$687/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73515305 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: MLS PIN #72868495 Report a problem | ||
| 7/30/2021 | Listing removed | $799,000$784/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72868495 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2021 | Listed for sale | $799,000$784/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #72868495 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,901 +3.4% | $704,200 +3% |
| 2024 | $6,673 +6.1% | $683,700 +10.6% |
| 2023 | $6,291 +4.5% | $618,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,020 +3.7% | $572,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $5,808 +3.1% | $539,800 |
| 2020 | $5,636 +2.9% | $539,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,477 +5.1% | $524,100 +8.8% |
| 2018 | $5,210 +3.1% | $481,500 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,051 +4.6% | $454,200 +7% |
| 2016 | $4,831 +4.9% | $424,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $4,606 +0.8% | $396,700 +5.2% |
| 2014 | $4,569 +5.5% | $377,000 |
| 2013 | $4,332 +2.9% | $377,000 |
| 2012 | $4,211 +2.8% | $377,000 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $4,097 +2.6% | $375,900 -2% |
| 2010 | $3,993 +2.4% | $383,600 -2% |
| 2009 | $3,898 +2.7% | $391,400 |
| 2008 | $3,797 +1% | $391,400 -2.9% |
| 2007 | $3,759 +2.6% | $402,900 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,662 +3.7% | $391,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,532 +1.2% | $372,600 +8.9% |
| 2004 | $3,491 +4.6% | $342,300 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,337 +9.8% | $305,600 |
| 2002 | $3,038 +8.5% | $305,600 +31.6% |
| 2000 | $2,800 +4.8% | $232,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $2,673 | $211,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Upper Falls
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Countryside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Countryside Elementary
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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