Rare opportunity in Newton’s desirable Auburndale neighborhood! Set on an expansive 0.42-acre lot, this 5-bedroom, 3-bath Colonial offers space, character, and convenience in one of Newton’s most sought-after locations. Features include hardwood floors, a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, and spacious kitchen with stone counters, breakfast bar, and first-floor laundry. Kitchen and baths renovated within 7 years, with updates including a 5-year-old furnace, 2-year-old central AC, 1-year-old water heater, 200-amp panel, and PVC plumbing. A welcoming front porch overlooks the property, while the large yard offers exceptional outdoor space rarely found in this area. Additional highlights include 6 off-street parking spaces and a detached 2-car garage. Unfinished basement provides added storage and includes a bonus bathroom. Convenient to public transportation, Auburndale commuter rail, parks, shops, schools, major routes, and more.
For sale
$1,299,900
305 Central St, Newton, MA 02466
5beds
2,127sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.42 Acres Lot
$1,259,200 Zestimate®
$611/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
First-floor laundryBreakfast barFormal dining roomHardwood floorsWelcoming front porch
- 22 days |
- 1,851 |
- 100 |
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Listed by:
The TrustPoint Group 617-294-5081,
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office 888-854-7493
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533122
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Level: Third
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Windows: Stained Glass
- Basement: Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,127
- Total interior livable area: 2,127 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,127
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 692011
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
- Subdivision: Auburndale
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $611/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,013,800
- Annual tax amount: $9,935
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
Estimated market value
$1,259,200
$1.20M - $1.32M
$5,590/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listing removed | $5,700$3/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,299,900+85.7%$611/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listed for rent | $5,700-0.9%$3/sqft |
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| 4/7/2026 | Listing removed | $5,750$3/sqft |
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| 1/16/2025 | Listed for rent | $5,750+4.5%$3/sqft |
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| 9/13/2024 | Listing removed | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 4/11/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/6/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,500$3/sqft |
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| 5/5/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/31/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,500+10.4%$3/sqft |
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| 2/28/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 2/2/2023 | Price change | $4,980-9.5%$2/sqft |
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| 10/18/2022 | Price change | $5,500+10.4%$3/sqft |
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| 10/15/2022 | Price change | $4,980-9.5%$2/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $5,500+29.4%$3/sqft |
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| 8/19/2020 | Listing removed | $4,250$2/sqft |
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| 8/8/2020 | Price change | $4,250-5.6%$2/sqft |
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| 7/13/2020 | Price change | $4,500+3.4%$2/sqft |
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| 6/2/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,350+3.6%$2/sqft |
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| 3/12/2020 | Listing removed | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 10/9/2015 | Sold | $700,000+32.1%$329/sqft |
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| 10/2/2013 | Sold | $530,000$249/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,935 +3.4% | $1,013,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $9,607 +6.4% | $984,300 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $9,033 +4.5% | $887,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $8,643 +3.6% | $821,600 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,340 +3.1% | $775,100 |
| 2020 | $8,092 +2.9% | $775,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $7,864 +5.6% | $752,500 +9.3% |
| 2018 | $7,446 +3.1% | $688,200 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,219 +4.6% | $649,200 +7% |
| 2016 | $6,904 +4.9% | $606,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,583 +5% | $567,000 +9.6% |
| 2014 | $6,270 +5.5% | $517,300 |
| 2013 | $5,944 +2.9% | $517,300 |
| 2012 | $5,778 +2.7% | $517,300 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $5,624 +2.6% | $516,000 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,481 -10.3% | $526,500 -14.1% |
| 2009 | $6,107 +2.7% | $613,200 |
| 2008 | $5,948 +3.4% | $613,200 -0.5% |
| 2007 | $5,751 +2.7% | $616,400 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,601 +3.7% | $598,400 +5% |
| 2005 | $5,403 -0.6% | $569,900 +7% |
| 2004 | $5,434 +4.6% | $532,700 +12% |
| 2003 | $5,194 +9.9% | $475,600 |
| 2002 | $4,727 +9.5% | $475,600 +32.9% |
| 2000 | $4,316 +4.8% | $357,900 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $4,120 | $325,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Auburndale
Nearby schools
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- 8/10Williams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
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- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02466
- Auburndale
- 305 Central St
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