Newton Center, Ward School neighborhood. This could be the one you have been waiting for! Very appealing and expansive custom Cape-style residence with nine spacious rooms, a kitchen with a sun filled breakfast room overlooking the large level yard, front to back living room with wood burning fireplace, an elegant dining room and first floor family room or office. The second floor features five bed rooms and three full baths. Beautifully proportioned rooms, hard wood floors throughout, a lovely comfortable family home. There is a finished room in the lower level, ideal for play room or second family room. A pretty screen porch on the south side of the house is the perfect spot for morning coffee, dining and relaxing. Sizable 2 car garage with direct access to the house. Amazing location minutes to Boston and Cambridge, great schools and village shops and restaurants.
Sold for $2,000,082
$2,000,082
28 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
5beds
2,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
10,252 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$758/sqft
$6,592 Estimated rent
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Wood burning fireplacePretty screen porchLarge level yardFive bed roomsExpansive custom cape-style residenceElegant dining room
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Listed by:
Krongel & Paul 617-962-7544,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
Donna Scott Group
Advisors Living - Wellesley
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73356538
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 21 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 110
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 192
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Gas Stove
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 143
- Dimensions: 13 x 11
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 364
- Dimensions: 26 x 14
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Play Room, Laundry Chute, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,638
- Total interior livable area: 2,638 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,638
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 10,252 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:73 B:022 L:0005,703388
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Newton Center
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $758/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,578,800
- Annual tax amount: $15,409
- Date on market: 1/23/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/30/2025 | Sold | $2,000,082+11.2%$758/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73356538 Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+350.9%$682/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73356538 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/1990 | Sold | $399,000$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,937 +3.4% | $1,626,200 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,409 +6.7% | $1,578,800 +11.2% |
| 2023 | $14,447 +4.5% | $1,419,200 +8% |
| 2022 | $13,824 +3.6% | $1,314,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,339 +3.1% | $1,239,700 |
| 2020 | $12,942 +2.9% | $1,239,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $12,578 +4.2% | $1,203,600 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $12,075 +3.1% | $1,116,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $11,707 +4.6% | $1,052,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,197 +4.9% | $983,900 +7% |
| 2015 | $10,675 +0.3% | $919,500 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $10,644 +5.5% | $878,200 |
| 2013 | $10,091 +2.9% | $878,200 |
| 2012 | $9,809 +2.5% | $878,200 0% |
| 2011 | $9,573 +2.6% | $878,300 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,329 +7.5% | $896,200 +2.8% |
| 2009 | $8,682 +2.7% | $871,700 |
| 2008 | $8,455 -5.2% | $871,700 -8.8% |
| 2007 | $8,922 +2.7% | $956,300 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,690 +3.7% | $928,400 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,382 +2.6% | $884,200 +10.4% |
| 2004 | $8,169 +4.6% | $800,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,809 +9.9% | $715,100 |
| 2002 | $7,108 +7% | $715,100 +29.9% |
| 2000 | $6,641 +4.8% | $550,700 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,339 | $501,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Ward Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Ward
- Middle: Bigelow
- High: Nnhs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
