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  • $2,158,300

    487 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459

    5beds
    4baths
    3,200sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1928
    10,018 Square Feet Lot
    $2,158,300 Zestimate®
    $674/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,158,300

    $1.94M - $2.40M

    Not available

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    What's special

    House Available 7-15-2023 or thereafter. Our unfurnished home is a classic Tudor built in the 1920's. It has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths, a formal kitchen new appliances, a formal dining room, a family room, a living room and a 2-car garage. New washer and dryer. Ideal if you are remodeling . The minimum rental period is 12 months. It is near the corner of Ward and Centre Streets. The house is available furnished also for a higher rental. It has a lovely yard. It is near the Mass Turnpike, Green Lines C and D, commuter rail and express bus. It is walking distance to churches and synagogues. You can walk to BC Law School and BC Main Campus. Owner pays for water and landscaping. Tenant pays for heat, electricity, and snow removal.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 4.5
    Heating
    • Forced air, Other
    Cooling
    • Other
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    • Furnished: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,200 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 10,018 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS13B024L0025

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • concrete
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $674/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $1,863,200
    • Annual tax amount: $18,259

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/4/2023Listing removed--
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/21/2023Listed for rent$8,000+23.1%$3/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    1/12/2021Listing removed--
    Source: MLS PIN Report a problem
    12/28/2020Listed for rent$6,500+8.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Sarah Okon Realty #72769475 Report a problem
    4/4/2020Listing removed$6,000$2/sqft
    Source: Sarah Okon Realty #72601959 Report a problem
    12/28/2019Listed for rent$6,000+20%$2/sqft
    Source: Sarah Okon Realty #72601959 Report a problem
    1/25/2019Listing removed$5,000$2/sqft
    Source: Sarah Okon Realty #72438085 Report a problem
    1/14/2019Listed for rent$5,000+25%$2/sqft
    Source: Sarah Okon Realty #72438085 Report a problem
    7/31/2017Listing removed$4,000$1/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    4/3/2017Listed for rent$4,000-20%$1/sqft
    Source: Cameron Real Estate Group Report a problem
    10/18/2016Listing removed$5,000+11.1%$2/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    1/16/2016Listing removed$4,500$1/sqft
    Source: TRACY JOHNSON Report a problem
    1/8/2016Price change$4,500+12.5%$1/sqft
    Source: TRACY JOHNSON Report a problem
    11/19/2015Price change$4,000-20%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/12/2015Listed for rent$5,000$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/9/2015Listing removed$5,000$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    4/17/2015Listed for rent$5,000+25%$2/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    10/20/2014Listing removed$4,000$1/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    9/14/2014Listed for rent$4,000+33.3%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/12/2014Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    12/4/2013Price change$3,000-40%$1/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    11/30/2013Price change$5,000+66.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Centre Realty Group Report a problem
    11/20/2013Price change$3,000-40%$1/sqft
    Source: Postlets Report a problem
    10/3/2013Listed for rent$5,000+66.7%$2/sqft
    Source: Postlets Report a problem
    12/13/2011Listing removed$3,000$1/sqft
    Source: All Access Realty Report a problem
    9/8/1988Sold$570,000$178/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$18,259 +3.5%$1,863,200 +3%
    2024$17,648 +4.3%$1,808,200 +8.8%
    2023$16,913 +4.5%$1,661,400 +8%
    2022$16,183 +3.6%$1,538,300 +6%
    2021$15,615 +3.1%$1,451,200
    2020$15,151 +2.9%$1,451,200 +3%
    2019$14,723 +3.7%$1,408,900 +7.4%
    2018$14,198 +3.1%$1,312,200 +6%
    2017$13,765 +4.5%$1,237,900 +7%
    2016$13,166 +4.9%$1,156,900 +7%
    2015$12,553 +0.1%$1,081,200 +4.5%
    2014$12,535 +5.5%$1,034,200
    2013$11,883 +2.9%$1,034,200
    2012$11,552 +2.7%$1,034,200 +0.2%
    2011$11,252 +1.7%$1,032,300 -2.9%
    2010$11,063 +2.4%$1,062,700 -2%
    2009$10,801 +2.7%$1,084,400
    2008$10,519 -0.8%$1,084,400 -4.6%
    2007$10,607 +2.7%$1,136,900 +3%
    2006$10,332 +3.7%$1,103,800 +5%
    2005$9,965 +3.4%$1,051,200 +11.2%
    2004$9,638 +4.6%$944,900 +12%
    2003$9,213 +9.9%$843,700
    2002$8,386 +6.1%$843,700 +28.7%
    2000$7,907 +4.8%$655,600 +9.9%
    1999$7,546 $596,500
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    Neighborhood: Newton Centre

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