For sale

$1,325,000

215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468

4beds

2,327sqft

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1926

6,800 Square Feet Lot

$1,286,400 Zestimate^®

$569/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Spacious front-to-back family roomGenerous living spaceBright expanded eat-in kitchenFormal dining roomHardwood floorsFinished playroomExceptional southwestern exposure

Waban! Ideally situated in one of Newton's most sought after and beautiful neighborhoods, this quality 1920's Center Entrance Colonial offers timeless charm, generous living space and an exceptional location. Featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths, this home showcases a spacious front-to-back family room with an exceptional southwestern exposure, as well as a gracious living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The formal dining room flows into the bright, expanded eat-in kitchen with a very generous breakfast area opening to a 29'x14' deck. On the 2nd floor are 4 corner BR's and bath. The lower level has a finished playroom ready for a makeover (see virtually staged image). Set in the highly desirable Angier School district, near Waban Square, the Riverside 'D' Line, and just a couple minutes to the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, this home combines neighborhood appeal with outstanding convenience to Routes 95,16, and 9 as well as the Mass Pike.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Level: Second
Area: 155.21
Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.42

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 148.03
Dimensions: 12.17 x 12.17

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 129.17
Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.33

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 128.76
Dimensions: 12.17 x 10.58

Primary bathroom

Features: No

Bathroom 1

Level: First
Area: 18.75
Dimensions: 5 x 3.75

Bathroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 42.2
Dimensions: 8.58 x 4.92

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 141
Dimensions: 12 x 11.75

Family room

Level: First
Area: 179.67
Dimensions: 19.25 x 9.33

Kitchen

Level: First
Area: 370
Dimensions: 24 x 15.42

Living room

Level: First
Area: 262.35
Dimensions: 21.42 x 12.25

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas

Cooling

Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven
Laundry: In Basement

Features

Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Play Room
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Windows: Screens
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,327
Total interior livable area: 2,327 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,927
Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Carport, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Paved
Has carport: Yes
Uncovered spaces: 2

Accessibility

Accessibility features: No

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Wood
Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens

Lot

Size: 6,800 Square Feet
Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped

Details

Parcel number: 697123
Zoning: SR2

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Frame
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1926

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Newton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $569/sqft
Tax assessed value: $1,202,900
Annual tax amount: $11,626
Date on market: 6/10/2026
Listing terms: Contract
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$1,286,400

$1.22M - $1.35M

$5,032/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/10/2026	Listed for sale	$1,325,000+373.2%$569/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73533203 Report a problem
2/18/1992	Sold	$280,000$120/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$11,227 +3.4%	$1,145,600 +3%
2024	$10,855 +5.1%	$1,112,200 +9.6%
2023	$10,329 +4.5%	$1,014,600 +8%
2022	$9,882 +3.6%	$939,400 +6%
2021	$9,536 +3.1%	$886,200
2020	$9,252 +2.9%	$886,200 +3%
2019	$8,991 +4.7%	$860,400 +8.4%
2018	$8,587 +3.1%	$793,600 +6%
2017	$8,326 +4.6%	$748,700 +7%
2016	$7,963 +4.9%	$699,700 +7%
2015	$7,592 -0.2%	$653,900 +4.1%
2014	$7,610 +5.5%	$627,900
2013	$7,215 +2.9%	$627,900
2012	$7,014 +9.6%	$627,900 +7%
2011	$6,398 +2.6%	$587,000 -2%
2010	$6,236 -5%	$599,000 -9.1%
2009	$6,563 +2.7%	$658,900
2008	$6,391 -2.8%	$658,900 -6.5%
2007	$6,575 +2.7%	$704,700 +3%
2006	$6,404 +3.7%	$684,200 +5%
2005	$6,177 +0.6%	$651,600 +8.2%
2004	$6,142 +4.6%	$602,200 +12%
2003	$5,872 +9.9%	$537,700
2002	$5,345 -0.5%	$537,700 +20.7%
2000	$5,373 +4.8%	$445,500 +9.9%
1999	$5,128	$405,400

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