Truly special Victorian-style home in the heart of Newton Highlands that has been extensively renovated since 2019 with no stone unturned. First floor offers an abundance of sun-filled living space- formal living room, gracious step-down family room w/ large windows overlooking the fenced-in backyard, adjoined by a flex space that could be an office or playroom. Gorgeous chef's kitchen w/ greenhouse window & sprawling island that opens into dining space, a side entry mudroom & half bath. Second floor offers 4 full bedrooms, including a private primary BR w/ skylights, custom built-in bench, walk-in closet & en-suite bath w/ heated floors. Hardwood floors throughout, plus central air, tankless water heater, custom blinds & full basement. Beautiful outdoor space w/ a screened-in front porch, side deck & fenced-in, tree-covered backyard. Incredible location minutes to the Green Line, Crystal Lake, Hyde Community Center & Playground, Cold Spring Park, as well as many shops & restaurants.
Sold for $2,000,000
$2,000,000
19 Forest St, Newton, MA 02461
4beds
2,412sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
5,800 Square Feet Lot
$2,004,600 Zestimate®
$829/sqft
$5,917 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,004,600
$1.86M - $2.14M
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Central airSide deckScreened-in front porchTree-covered backyardFull basementHardwood floors throughoutFlex space
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Listed by:
Fleet Homes Group 617-831-1099,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000,
Melanie K. Fleet 508-439-3099
Bought with:
Carol Vaghar
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73498095
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Walk-up Attic
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,412
- Total interior livable area: 2,412 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,412
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 3/10 to 1/2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 5,800 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:52 B:009 L:0016,694559
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $829/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,452,800
- Annual tax amount: $14,237
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2026 | Sold | $2,000,000+5.5%$829/sqft |
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| 4/15/2026 | Contingent | $1,895,000$786/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,895,000+64.8%$786/sqft |
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| 8/1/2019 | Sold | $1,150,000+5%$477/sqft |
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| 6/21/2019 | Pending sale | $1,095,000$454/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Boston South West #72517769 Report a problem | ||
| 6/12/2019 | Listed for sale | $1,095,000$454/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,237 +3.4% | $1,452,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $13,766 +5.9% | $1,410,500 +10.5% |
| 2023 | $13,000 +4.5% | $1,277,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $12,439 +9.1% | $1,182,400 +11.6% |
| 2021 | $11,405 +18.4% | $1,059,900 +14.9% |
| 2020 | $9,629 +2.9% | $922,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,357 +5.5% | $895,400 +9.2% |
| 2018 | $8,871 +3.1% | $819,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,601 +4.5% | $773,500 +7% |
| 2016 | $8,227 +4.9% | $722,900 +7% |
| 2015 | $7,844 +0% | $675,600 +4.4% |
| 2014 | $7,843 +5.5% | $647,100 |
| 2013 | $7,435 +2.9% | $647,100 |
| 2012 | $7,228 +3.8% | $647,100 +1.3% |
| 2011 | $6,965 +2.6% | $639,000 -2% |
| 2010 | $6,787 +2.4% | $652,000 -2% |
| 2009 | $6,626 +2.7% | $665,300 |
| 2008 | $6,453 -0.8% | $665,300 -4.6% |
| 2007 | $6,506 +2.7% | $697,300 +3% |
| 2006 | $6,337 +3.7% | $677,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $6,113 +2.7% | $644,800 +10.5% |
| 2004 | $5,953 +4.6% | $583,600 +12% |
| 2003 | $5,690 +9.8% | $521,100 |
| 2002 | $5,180 +3.6% | $521,100 +25.6% |
| 2000 | $5,002 +4.8% | $414,800 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $4,774 | $377,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
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GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Zervas Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Oak Hill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Zerva/Mason-Rice Buffer
- Middle: Oak Hill
- High: Newton South
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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