Elegant Newton Centre Colonial at the edge of Chestnut Hill, just moments to shops, dining, MBTA Green Line, Webster Woods. Gracious formal living and dining rooms create perfect setting for festive gatherings, while the expansive kitchen, breakfast room and cathedral-ceiling family room offer warm, casual spaces to relax and connect. French doors open to dramatic tiered deck, extending the living space outdoors for dining, grilling, and entertaining with zoned speakers for sound and sweeping views of landscaped yard. The main level also enjoys a lovely guest suite and fabulous home office. Upstairs find a private primary suite with dressing room and luxurious bath, plus three additional beds and large bath. Finished lower level offers mudroom entrance and flex space for playroom, media room, gym, office, with convenient full bath. A heated driveway to melt off the snow, 2-car garage with EV charge and custom storage, solar panels, fence and stone walls complete this exceptional home.
Pending
$3,095,000
171 Hobart Rd, Newton, MA 02459
5beds
4,922sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
0.39 Acres Lot
$3,083,900 Zestimate®
$629/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Solar panelsCathedral-ceiling family roomFabulous home officeFence and stone wallsLovely guest suiteZoned speakers for soundBreakfast room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Laura Segal 617-823-4287,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-945-9161
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73524173
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Coffered Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Dressing Room, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Archway, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Level: Main,First
Family room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Window Seat
- Level: Main,First
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Pendant, Closet - Double
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Archway, Crown Molding
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Features
- Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Chair Rail, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - With Tub, Study, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Media Room, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Family Room, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,922
- Total interior livable area: 4,922 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,722
- Finished area below ground: 1,200
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Easements, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 697894
- Zoning: SR1
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled,Remodeled
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $629/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,792,300
- Annual tax amount: $27,328
- Date on market: 5/27/2026
- Exclusions: Included Items: Tv Wall Mounts, Tv In Lower Level Media Room, Fire Pit.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$3,083,900
$2.93M - $3.24M
$7,960/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $3,095,000$629/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524173 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Contingent | $3,095,000$629/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524173 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,095,000+98.1%$629/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73524173 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2009 | Sold | $1,562,500+10.4%$317/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2000 | Sold | $1,415,000+454.9%$287/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/1992 | Sold | $255,000$52/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $26,061 +3.4% | $2,659,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $25,198 +3.6% | $2,581,800 +8.1% |
| 2023 | $24,321 +4.5% | $2,389,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $23,271 +3.6% | $2,212,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $22,455 +3.1% | $2,086,900 |
| 2020 | $21,787 +2.9% | $2,086,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $21,173 +0.9% | $2,026,100 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $20,993 +3.1% | $1,940,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $20,354 +6.2% | $1,830,400 +8.7% |
| 2016 | $19,168 +5.1% | $1,684,400 +7.2% |
| 2015 | $18,245 -0.1% | $1,571,500 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $18,256 +5.5% | $1,506,300 |
| 2013 | $17,307 +2.9% | $1,506,300 |
| 2012 | $16,825 +3% | $1,506,300 +0.6% |
| 2011 | $16,328 +2.6% | $1,498,000 -2% |
| 2010 | $15,913 -8.5% | $1,528,600 -12.5% |
| 2009 | $17,400 +2.7% | $1,747,000 |
| 2008 | $16,946 +11.8% | $1,747,000 +7.5% |
| 2007 | $15,163 +2.7% | $1,625,200 +3% |
| 2006 | $14,769 +3.7% | $1,577,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $14,247 +2.4% | $1,502,800 +10.2% |
| 2004 | $13,913 +5.9% | $1,364,000 +13.4% |
| 2003 | $13,138 +9.9% | $1,203,100 |
| 2002 | $11,959 +15.4% | $1,203,100 +40% |
| 2000 | $10,363 +4.8% | $859,300 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $9,891 | $781,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Ward Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 8/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ward
- Middle: Bigelow
- High: Nnhs
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