Welcome to this stately Victorian located on a gaslit street in Newton Center with gracious rooms, high ceilings and exquisite period details! Enter the home to find a dramatic foyer with window seat and stained glass windows facing the elegant staircase. To the right you will find the spacious parlor and attached office with built-ins. To the left you will find a living room opening to a dining room and attached porch overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. A butlers pantry joins the dining room to the kitchen with access to a deck for summertime entertaining. The back staircase leads to 5 bedrooms on the second floor including a primary suite with its own bathroom. Another bathroom can also be found on this floor. Continue to the third floor to find 4 more bedrooms, 2 additional bonus rooms and a full bathroom. There are five fireplaces. An unfinished basement provides opportunities to add more living space with access to the backyard. A detached barn awaits your creative touch!
Sold for $2,895,000
$2,895,000
23 Kenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02459
9beds
5,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.47 Acres Lot
$2,949,700 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$5,760 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,949,700
$2.71M - $3.19M
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Exquisite period detailsGaslit streetGracious roomsAttached office with built-insSpacious parlorLovely landscaped groundsAccess to a deck
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Listed by:
Janice Lipof 617-784-8475,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,
Karen Fallon 617-529-1210
Bought with:
Janice Lipof
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73367116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Balcony / Deck, Pantry
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Laundry Chute
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,482
- Total interior livable area: 5,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,482
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Barn/Stable
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: S:64 B:020 L:0020,700295
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $528/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,572,300
- Annual tax amount: $25,209
- Date on market: 11/2/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/4/2025 | Sold | $2,895,000$528/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73367116 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2025 | Contingent | $2,895,000$528/sqft |
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| 6/4/2025 | Price change | $2,895,000-9.5%$528/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$584/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,209 +3.4% | $2,572,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $24,375 +5% | $2,497,400 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $23,206 +4.5% | $2,279,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $22,205 +3.6% | $2,110,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $21,425 +3.1% | $1,991,200 |
| 2020 | $20,788 +2.9% | $1,991,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $20,202 +2.5% | $1,933,200 +6.1% |
| 2018 | $19,705 +3.1% | $1,821,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $19,105 +4.6% | $1,718,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $18,273 +4.9% | $1,605,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $17,423 +0.9% | $1,500,700 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $17,263 +5.4% | $1,424,300 -0.1% |
| 2013 | $16,374 +2.9% | $1,425,100 |
| 2012 | $15,918 +4.4% | $1,425,100 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $15,246 +1.3% | $1,398,700 -3.3% |
| 2010 | $15,053 +2.4% | $1,446,000 -2% |
| 2009 | $14,696 +2.7% | $1,475,500 |
| 2008 | $14,312 +4.6% | $1,475,500 +0.6% |
| 2007 | $13,678 +2.7% | $1,466,000 +3% |
| 2006 | $13,322 +3.7% | $1,423,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $12,850 +3.5% | $1,355,500 +11.4% |
| 2004 | $12,412 +4.6% | $1,216,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $11,865 +9.9% | $1,086,500 |
| 2002 | $10,800 +3.6% | $1,086,500 +25.7% |
| 2000 | $10,426 +4.8% | $864,500 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $9,950 | $786,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice
- Middle: Brown
- 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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