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  • $5,085,700

    170 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465

    7beds
    8,000sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1930
    0.4 Acres Lot
    $5,085,700 Zestimate®
    $636/sqft
    $7,682 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $5,085,700

    $4.58M - $5.75M

    $7,682/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Ideally located atop West Newton Hill, this breathtaking gut renovation with new 3 car attached garage will be completed Summer 2020. This premier local builder has again created a quintessential home perfect for growing families or buyers searching for the ideal entertaining home. Rarely found 5 en-suite bedrooms on one level with an additional en-suite bedroom/office on the main floor which is perfect for the in-laws. A light filled kitchen and family room with a contemporary flair offers direct access to a spacious patio and private backyard. The lower level consists of a large playroom with walkout to the backyard, a full bath, and bedroom excellent for an au-pair. A buyer will have the option to customize a large room in the lower level ideal for a theater/media room or a gym. Showings by appointment only and please do not walk the property without the listing agent.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 7
    • Bathrooms: 8
    • Full bathrooms: 7
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 8,000 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    Lot
    • Size: 0.40 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS32B053L0042

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1930

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Other

    Other facts
    • Amenities: Shopping, Swimming Pool, Golf Course, Private School, Public School, Tennis Court, Park
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Master Bath: Yes
    • Exterior: Brick
    • Bed2 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bed4 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth1 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Kit Level: First Floor
    • Mbr Level: Second Floor
    • Garage Parking: Attached
    • Din Level: First Floor
    • Cooling: Central Air
    • Bth2 Level: Second Floor
    • Style: Colonial
    • Bth2 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Fam Level: First Floor
    • Bth3 Level: Second Floor
    • Bth3 Dscrp: Bathroom - Full
    • Bth1 Level: Second Floor
    • Heating: Hydro Air
    • Bed5 Level: Second Floor
    • Basement Feature: Full
    • Lead Paint: Unknown
    • Foundation: Poured Concrete
    • Laundry Level: Second Floor
    • Road Type: Public
    • Liv Level: First Floor
    • Lot Description: Paved Drive
    • Sf Type: Detached
    • CONTINGENCY_TYPE: Financing

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/12/2021Sold$4,205,000+6.5%$526/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    9/17/2020Listing removed$3,950,000$494/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72648618 Report a problem
    9/8/2020Pending sale$3,950,000$494/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72648618 Report a problem
    8/28/2020Listed for sale$3,950,000$494/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72648618 Report a problem
    7/20/2020Listing removed$3,950,000$494/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72648618 Report a problem
    4/28/2020Listed for sale$3,950,000+127%$494/sqft
    Source: Historic Homes, Inc. #72648618 Report a problem
    7/12/2018Sold$1,740,000-12.5%$218/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/9/2018Pending sale$1,989,000$249/sqft
    Source: Commonwealth East #72311110 Report a problem
    4/18/2018Listed for sale$1,989,000$249/sqft
    Source: Commonwealth East #72311110 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$43,967 +3.4%$4,486,400 +3%
    2024$42,512 +2.7%$4,355,700 +7.1%
    2023$41,392 +4.5%$4,066,000 +8%
    2022$39,606 +53.4%$3,764,800 +56.9%
    2021$25,819 +24.6%$2,399,500 +20.9%
    2020$20,725 +2.9%$1,985,200 +3%
    2019$20,141 +1.9%$1,927,400 +5.5%
    2018$19,761 +3.1%$1,826,300 +6%
    2017$19,159 +4.6%$1,722,900 +7%
    2016$18,324 +4.9%$1,610,200 +7%
    2015$17,472 -0.5%$1,504,900 +3.8%
    2014$17,567 +5.5%$1,449,400
    2013$16,654 +2.9%$1,449,400
    2012$16,190 +2.7%$1,449,400 +0.3%
    2011$15,757 +2.6%$1,445,600 -2%
    2010$15,356 +2.4%$1,475,100 -2%
    2009$14,992 +2.7%$1,505,200
    2008$14,600 -1%$1,505,200 -4.8%
    2007$14,745 +2.7%$1,580,400 +3%
    2006$14,362 +3.7%$1,534,400 +5%
    2005$13,853 +1.8%$1,461,300 +9.5%
    2004$13,614 +4.6%$1,334,700 +12%
    2003$13,013 +9.9%$1,191,700
    2002$11,845 +5.8%$1,191,700 +28.3%
    2000$11,198 +4.8%$928,500 +9.9%
    1999$10,688 $844,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: West Newton

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Peirce
    • Middle: Day
    • High: North

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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