Welcome to this stunning center entrance colonial with contemporary renovations that blend seamlessly in this beautifully updated home located directly across from Brae Burn Country Club in a prime West Newton neighborhood. The 1st level includes a 2021 fabulously renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances & a generously sized breakfast bar. The breakfast area & family room are directly off the kitchen as well as sliders to a sizable back deck great for entertaining. There is an oversized dining & living room combo, a perfect spot for the family to gather, a renovated powder room, and office leading to a back porch. An elegantly curved staircase guides you to the 2nd floor offering 3 good sized secondary bedrooms with a modern hall bath & the primary ensuite with walk-in closet & remodeled spa-like bath. The partially finished basement offers a playroom, mudroom, laundry & an abundance of storage. Private backyard. Location, layout & updates make this a must see.
Sold for $2,070,000
$2,070,000
285 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465
4beds
3,216sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1967
0.32 Acres Lot
$2,089,100 Zestimate®
$644/sqft
$6,264 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,089,100
$1.92M - $2.28M
$6,264/mo
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Modern hall bathPrivate backyardPartially finished basementQuartz countertopsElegantly curved staircaseRenovated powder roomFabulously renovated kitchen
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Listed by:
The Shulkin Wilk Group 617-463-9816,
Compass 781-365-9954
Bought with:
The Shulkin Wilk Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73339769
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat
- Level: Second
- Area: 315
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 165
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 90
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 x 8
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 12 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Second
- Area: 35
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 135
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 170
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony / Deck, French Doors, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main,First
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Office
- Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Slider
- Level: Main
- Area: 209
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Recessed Lighting, Slider, Home Office, Bonus Room
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,216
- Total interior livable area: 3,216 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,644
- Finished area below ground: 572
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Covered
- Exterior features: Deck, Covered Patio/Deck, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: S:32 B:026 L:0009,688010
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $644/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,666,300
- Annual tax amount: $16,330
- Date on market: 11/25/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/2/2025 | Sold | $2,070,000-5.8%$644/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339769 Report a problem | ||
| 5/8/2025 | Listing removed | $11,000$3/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73354953 Report a problem | ||
| 4/18/2025 | Contingent | $2,198,000$683/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339769 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $11,000$3/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73354953 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000$683/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73339769 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2023 | Listing removed | $2,198,000$683/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73122633 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,198,000+4.7%$683/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73122633 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2022 | Sold | $2,100,000+10.6%$653/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73011517 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+46.1%$590/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73011517 Report a problem | ||
| 4/19/2016 | Sold | $1,300,000+4%$404/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2016 | Pending sale | $1,250,000$389/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71960004 Report a problem | ||
| 2/17/2016 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+28.6%$389/sqft |
Source: Hammond Residential R. E. #71960004 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2011 | Sold | $972,000-2.7%$302/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/22/2011 | Listed for sale | $999,000+11.6%$311/sqft |
Source: Saul Cohen #71180815 Report a problem | ||
| 8/22/2002 | Sold | $895,000+55.3%$278/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/1999 | Sold | $576,250$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,330 +3.4% | $1,666,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,790 +5.1% | $1,617,800 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $15,022 +4.5% | $1,475,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $14,373 +3.6% | $1,366,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,870 +3.1% | $1,289,000 |
| 2020 | $13,457 +2.9% | $1,289,000 +3% |
| 2019 | $13,078 +2.5% | $1,251,500 +6.2% |
| 2018 | $12,756 +3.1% | $1,178,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $12,368 +4.6% | $1,112,200 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,828 +4.9% | $1,039,400 +7% |
| 2015 | $11,278 -0.2% | $971,400 +4.2% |
| 2014 | $11,303 +5.5% | $932,600 |
| 2013 | $10,716 +2.9% | $932,600 |
| 2012 | $10,417 +10% | $932,600 +7.3% |
| 2011 | $9,471 +2.6% | $868,900 -2% |
| 2010 | $9,230 +2.4% | $886,600 -2% |
| 2009 | $9,011 +2.7% | $904,700 |
| 2008 | $8,776 +1.7% | $904,700 -2.2% |
| 2007 | $8,629 +2.7% | $924,900 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,405 +3.7% | $898,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,107 -0.9% | $855,200 +6.6% |
| 2004 | $8,184 +4.6% | $802,400 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,823 +9.9% | $716,400 |
| 2002 | $7,121 +8.8% | $716,400 +32.1% |
| 2000 | $6,543 +4.8% | $542,500 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,244 | $493,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 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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