Welcome to this charming bungalow-style home located in the sought after village of West Newton. This sweet well-maintained home boasts hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an open living/dining room design creating a warm and inviting space to host large family gatherings.The kitchen is a standout, featuring an abundance of wood cabinetry, granite counters, and GAS cooking for culinary enthusiasts. The first floor also features a convenient bedroom w/an adjacent bath featuring a tiled shower. Rounding out this floor is a heated front rm that would allow for that coveted home office/play space. Upstairs features a full bath w/a double vanity, accompanied by 2 generously sized bdrms w/double closets. This home offers the lifestyle you've been searching for in a prime location that provides easy access to major routes, the commuter rail, Starbucks, shopping, schools, Albermarle playground and the new currently under construction Gath Pool complex. This is the ONE!!
Sold for $820,000
$820,000
34 Kensington Ave, Newton, MA 02465
3beds
1,517sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,841 Square Feet Lot
$1,157,100 Zestimate®
$541/sqft
$3,972 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,157,100
$1.04M - $1.30M
$3,972/mo
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Hardwood floorsCommuter railWood cabinetryGranite countersDouble vanity
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Listed by:
Donna M. Vona 781-910-2928,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate 781-237-8000
Bought with:
Ted Wood
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73177949
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan
- Level: First
Heating
- Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Lighting - Overhead
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,517
- Total interior livable area: 1,517 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Lot
- Size: 3,841 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:34 B:011 L:0005,689495
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Rubber
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $541/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $699,400
- Annual tax amount: $6,894
- Date on market: 11/28/2025
- Listing terms: Estate Sale
- Exclusions: Washing Machine And Personal Belongings Are Excluded From Sale.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/26/2024 | Sold | $820,000-3.5%$541/sqft |
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| 1/11/2024 | Contingent | $849,900$560/sqft |
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| 12/1/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,900$560/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Contingent | $849,900$560/sqft |
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| 11/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,900$560/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,060 +3.4% | $720,400 +3% |
| 2024 | $6,826 +6.8% | $699,400 +11.4% |
| 2023 | $6,390 +4.5% | $627,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $6,114 +3.6% | $581,200 +6% |
| 2021 | $5,900 +3.1% | $548,300 |
| 2020 | $5,724 +2.9% | $548,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $5,563 +7.9% | $532,300 +11.7% |
| 2018 | $5,158 +3.1% | $476,700 +6% |
| 2017 | $5,001 +4.6% | $449,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $4,783 +4.9% | $420,300 +7% |
| 2015 | $4,560 +0.9% | $392,800 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $4,518 +5.5% | $372,800 |
| 2013 | $4,283 +2.9% | $372,800 |
| 2012 | $4,164 +2.8% | $372,800 +0.3% |
| 2011 | $4,049 +2.6% | $371,500 -2% |
| 2010 | $3,946 +2.4% | $379,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $3,853 +2.7% | $386,800 |
| 2008 | $3,752 -2.6% | $386,800 -6.3% |
| 2007 | $3,852 +2.7% | $412,900 +3% |
| 2006 | $3,752 +3.7% | $400,900 +5% |
| 2005 | $3,619 +2.3% | $381,800 +10.1% |
| 2004 | $3,538 +4.6% | $346,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $3,382 +9.9% | $309,700 |
| 2002 | $3,078 +16.8% | $309,700 +41.7% |
| 2000 | $2,636 +4.8% | $218,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $2,516 | $198,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Horace Mann Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Horace Mann
- Middle: Day
- 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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- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02465
- West Newton
- 34 Kensington Ave
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