South facing Tudor style shingle home in the sought-after Ward School neighborhood. Offering 11 rooms, 4 bedrooms, & 3.5 baths, there’s space to live, work, & unwind in style. Thoughtfully re-imagined w/ a 2003 addition & a finished lower level (2014), the home blends classic character w/ today’s updates. The main level is perfect for everyday living featuring a fireplaced LR, DR, spacious eat-in kitchen, full bath, and a sun-filled family room w/ direct access to the outdoors. Upstairs, are 4 BR's including a bright, airy primary en-suite, plus 3 additional BR's, a full bath, & laundry. The lower level adds versatility w/ a hangout space, home office, workout room, & half bath. Beautiful, level, fenced-in backyard with a gorgeous custom patio and fire pit. All just minutes to Newton Centre, the Mass Pike, The Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, and Boston College—a home and location that truly has it all.
Sold for $1,800,000
$1,800,000
47 Cotton St, Newton, MA 02458
4beds
3,278sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,248 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$549/sqft
$5,775 Estimated rent
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Home officeHangout spaceWorkout roomBeautiful level fenced-in backyardSpacious eat-in kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Margie and Jon Team 617-939-7800,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-332-1400,
Marjorie Kern 617-939-7800
Bought with:
Joan Solomont
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73513848
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 218.75
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 12.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 216.58
- Dimensions: 18.83 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Width: 11.67
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 95.38
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 9.08
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 43
- Dimensions: 7.17 x 6
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 68.75
- Dimensions: 9.17 x 7.5
Bathroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 69.51
- Dimensions: 9.17 x 7.58
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 192.38
- Dimensions: 14.25 x 13.5
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 204.75
- Dimensions: 15.17 x 13.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 331.44
- Dimensions: 25.33 x 13.08
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 268.33
- Dimensions: 23.33 x 11.5
Office
- Level: Basement
- Area: 165.47
- Dimensions: 13.42 x 12.33
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features
- Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Home Office, Bathroom, Internet Available - Unknown
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Screens
- Basement: Full,Finished,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,278
- Total interior livable area: 3,278 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,402
- Finished area below ground: 876
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 6,248 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 703261
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor,Shingle
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Generator, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Generator Connection
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: Ward School Neighborhood
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $549/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,303,300
- Annual tax amount: $14,365
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Sold | $1,800,000+0.1%$549/sqft |
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| 5/26/2026 | Pending sale | $1,799,000$549/sqft |
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| 5/12/2026 | Contingent | $1,799,000$549/sqft |
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| 5/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,799,000+139.1%$549/sqft |
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| 6/29/2012 | Sold | $752,500-2.8%$230/sqft |
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| 1/8/2012 | Price change | $773,800-3.2%$236/sqft |
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| 6/17/2011 | Price change | $799,000-5.9%$244/sqft |
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| 5/14/2011 | Price change | $849,000-5.6%$259/sqft |
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| 4/14/2011 | Listed for sale | $899,000+99.8%$274/sqft |
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| 8/28/2000 | Sold | $450,000$137/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,837 +3.4% | $1,411,900 +3% |
| 2024 | $13,379 +6.9% | $1,370,800 +11.5% |
| 2023 | $12,511 +4.5% | $1,229,000 +8% |
| 2022 | $11,972 +3.6% | $1,138,000 +6% |
| 2021 | $11,552 +3.1% | $1,073,600 |
| 2020 | $11,208 +2.9% | $1,073,600 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,892 +4.2% | $1,042,300 +7.9% |
| 2018 | $10,452 +3.1% | $966,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $10,134 +4.6% | $911,300 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,692 +7% | $851,700 +9.2% |
| 2015 | $9,059 +0.6% | $780,300 +5% |
| 2014 | $9,005 +5.5% | $743,000 |
| 2013 | $8,537 +2.9% | $743,000 |
| 2012 | $8,299 +3% | $743,000 +0.5% |
| 2011 | $8,058 +2.6% | $739,300 -2% |
| 2010 | $7,853 +2.4% | $754,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $7,667 +2.7% | $769,800 |
| 2008 | $7,467 -4.8% | $769,800 -8.4% |
| 2007 | $7,844 +2.7% | $840,700 +3% |
| 2006 | $7,640 +3.7% | $816,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,369 +31.8% | $777,300 +41.9% |
| 2004 | $5,589 +15.9% | $547,900 +24.1% |
| 2003 | $4,821 +9.8% | $441,500 |
| 2002 | $4,389 +11.2% | $441,500 +34.9% |
| 2000 | $3,948 +4.8% | $327,400 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,768 | $297,900 |
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.
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