This beautiful architecturally designed home in West Newton Hill with wrap around porch sits on over a half acre of level land. This expansive almost nine thousand square foot home features beautiful millwork throughout and a very thoughtfully designed first floor which opens out to a southwest facing level yard. Large mudroom with side entry or direct from the three car garage. Two staircases bring you to the second floor which has five en-suite bedrooms and large laundry. Off of the second floor is a large conditioned unfinished walk-up space great for storage and other potential uses. Saving the best feature for last is the amazing lower level that can be accessed from the mudroom or its own entry to this amazing 1,500 square foot indoor sports/basketball court with 20-foot ceilings. Ideally located just a minute to the Mass Pike and central to the shops, restaurants and train in West Newton Square and Newtonville. Come see everything this home has to offer!
Sold for $6,100,000
$6,100,000
23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
5beds
8,786sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2010
0.59 Acres Lot
$6,131,600 Zestimate®
$694/sqft
$7,891 Estimated rent
Home value
$6,131,600
$5.64M - $6.68M
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Listed by:
MB Associates 617-645-1360,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447
Bought with:
Aranson Maguire Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73210043
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Family room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Central, Radiant, Hydro Air, Ductless
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Second Floor
Features
- Bedroom, Exercise Room, Play Room
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,786
- Total interior livable area: 8,786 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch, Deck, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.59 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 687549
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2010
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
- Subdivision: West Newton Hill
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $694/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $5,767,300
- Annual tax amount: $58,711
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Exclusions: Confirm With Listing Agent
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2025 | Sold | $6,100,000-10.2%$694/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210043 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2024 | Contingent | $6,795,000$773/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210043 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,795,000$773/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73210043 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2023 | Listing removed | $6,795,000$773/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73098706 Report a problem | ||
| 4/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $6,795,000+89.7%$773/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73098706 Report a problem | ||
| 8/13/2010 | Sold | $3,581,199-4.5%$408/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2010 | Listing removed | $3,749,000$427/sqft |
Source: Saul Cohen #71027640 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2010 | Listed for sale | $3,749,000+188.4%$427/sqft |
Source: Saul Cohen #71027640 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2007 | Sold | $1,300,000$148/sqft |
Source: LINK #71989 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,190 +3.4% | $6,345,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $60,132 +2.4% | $6,161,100 +6.8% |
| 2023 | $58,711 +4.5% | $5,767,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $56,178 +3.6% | $5,340,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $54,207 +3.1% | $5,037,800 |
| 2020 | $52,595 +2.9% | $5,037,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $51,112 +2.3% | $4,891,100 +5.9% |
| 2018 | $49,971 +3.1% | $4,618,400 +6% |
| 2017 | $48,450 +4.6% | $4,357,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $46,339 +4.9% | $4,072,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $44,183 +1.1% | $3,805,600 +5.6% |
| 2014 | $43,696 +5.5% | $3,605,300 |
| 2013 | $41,425 +12.9% | $3,605,300 +9.7% |
| 2012 | $36,695 +39.7% | $3,285,100 +36.4% |
| 2011 | $26,260 +49.1% | $2,409,200 +42.4% |
| 2010 | $17,618 +55.5% | $1,692,400 +48.8% |
| 2009 | $11,331 +2.7% | $1,137,700 |
| 2008 | $11,036 +4.5% | $1,137,700 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $10,556 | $1,131,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Peirce
- Middle: Day
- High: North
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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