Irresistible Newton 2 Bed 1 Bath Condo in a convenient location with a walk score of 84 for $489,000! Sunlit Space: Bright living room and kitchen with Energy Star stainless appliances. Outdoor Living: Large spacious backyard patio, and area to garden. Extras: Unfinished basement with laundry/storage room, 2020 tankless water system, and self-draining dehumidifier. Parking & Extra Storage: 2 driveway spots plus large storage room under porch. Location Perks: Close to major highways (Mass Pike, Rte 2, and 95) and nearby Watertown, Waltham & Newton amenities. Charles River Walkway, cute bakery and grocery markets super convenient. Don’t miss your chance to move to Newton!
Sold for $500,000
$500,000
254 California St #A, Newton, MA 02458
2beds
800sqft
Condominium
Built in 1870
-- sqft lot
$510,700 Zestimate®
$625/sqft
$2,878 Estimated rent
Home value
$510,700
$485,000 - $536,000
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Listed by:
Amy Kirsch 617-306-9279,
Leading Edge Real Estate 617-484-1900
Bought with:
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73204211
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, In Building, Washer Hookup
Features
- Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 800
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Entry location: Unit Placement(Street)
Lot
- Size: 7,200 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: S:11 B:008 L:0004,682024
- Zoning: BU1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Services included: Water, Sewer, Insurance
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $625/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $336,100
- Annual tax amount: $3,313
- Date on market: 1/19/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/27/2024 | Sold | $500,000+2.2%$625/sqft |
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| 2/21/2024 | Listed for sale | $489,000+142.1%$611/sqft |
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| 3/11/2010 | Sold | $202,000-27.9%$253/sqft |
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| 9/3/2002 | Sold | $280,000-15.2%$350/sqft |
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| 2/28/2001 | Sold | $330,000$413/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,958 +20.7% | $403,900 +20.2% |
| 2024 | $3,280 +2.8% | $336,100 +7.2% |
| 2023 | $3,191 +1.6% | $313,500 +5% |
| 2022 | $3,141 +3.6% | $298,600 +6% |
| 2021 | $3,031 +3.1% | $281,700 |
| 2020 | $2,941 +2.9% | $281,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $2,858 -0.2% | $273,500 +3.4% |
| 2018 | $2,863 +3.1% | $264,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $2,776 +4.6% | $249,600 +7% |
| 2016 | $2,655 +2.9% | $233,300 +5% |
| 2015 | $2,580 +1.7% | $222,200 +6.1% |
| 2014 | $2,538 +5.5% | $209,400 |
| 2013 | $2,406 +2.9% | $209,400 |
| 2012 | $2,339 -13% | $209,400 -15.1% |
| 2011 | $2,688 +2.6% | $246,600 -2% |
| 2010 | $2,619 +2.4% | $251,600 -2% |
| 2009 | $2,557 +2.7% | $256,700 |
| 2008 | $2,490 +2.6% | $256,700 -1.3% |
| 2007 | $2,426 | $260,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Nonantum
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lincoln Elliot
- Middle: Bigelow
- High: Newton 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02458
- Nonantum
- 254 California St Unit A
