This is the home you’ve been waiting for! Ideally located in West Newton, this delightful Gambrel Colonial offers charm, space, and convenience.The front-to- back living room features cherry built-ins and a gas fireplace, flowing into the family room/sunroom with direct access to the lovely backyard with mature plantings, patio, and gardens. The dining room, accented with a classic plate rail, leads to the bright, updated kitchen with smart design, generous cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a breakfast bar. A powder room and coat closet complete the main level. Upstairs are three bedrooms and a full hall bath, including the spacious primary suite with ample closets and an en-suite bath. A private home office with custom cherry cabinetry adds flexibility. Hardwood floors, high ceilings, central air, and a partially finished basement with laundry add to the appeal. Near Pierce Elementary and the express bus to Boston.
Sold for $1,660,000
$1,660,000
83 Prospect St, Newton, MA 02465
3beds
2,024sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1917
7,166 Square Feet Lot
$1,659,100 Zestimate®
$820/sqft
$6,497 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,659,100
$1.56M - $1.78M
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Gas fireplaceCentral airBreakfast barHardwood floorsThree bedroomsQuartz countertopsPowder room
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Listed by:
Susan Hardy 617-510-2248,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton 617-969-2447,
Arthur Cantor 781-316-4630
Bought with:
Shannon Hurley
Century 21 Custom Home Realty
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73505772
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 199.2
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.68
- Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.4
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 132.68
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.7
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 45
- Dimensions: 9 x 5
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 11 x 5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
- Area: 14
- Dimensions: 4 x 3.5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 154.88
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 12.1
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 314.5
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 17
Living room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
- Area: 290.4
- Dimensions: 24.2 x 12
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 166.17
- Dimensions: 19.1 x 8.7
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
Features
- Slider, Play Room, Home Office, Sun Room
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Doors: French Doors
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,024
- Total interior livable area: 2,024 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,749
- Finished area below ground: 275
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Off Street, Paved
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 7,166 sqft
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 687838
- Zoning: MR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1917
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: West Newton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/28/2026 | Sold | $1,660,000+28.2%$820/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73505772 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2026 | Contingent | $1,295,000$640/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73505772 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$640/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73505772 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,907 +3.4% | $1,317,000 +3% |
| 2024 | $12,479 +4.8% | $1,278,600 +9.3% |
| 2023 | $11,908 +4.5% | $1,169,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $11,394 +3.6% | $1,083,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $10,995 +3.1% | $1,021,800 |
| 2020 | $10,668 +2.9% | $1,021,800 +3% |
| 2019 | $10,366 +4.8% | $992,000 +8.6% |
| 2018 | $9,887 +3.1% | $913,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $9,587 +4.6% | $862,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $9,169 +4.9% | $805,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $8,742 +0.8% | $753,000 +5.3% |
| 2014 | $8,669 +5.5% | $715,300 |
| 2013 | $8,219 +2.9% | $715,300 |
| 2012 | $7,990 +3.6% | $715,300 +1% |
| 2011 | $7,716 +5.4% | $707,900 +0.6% |
| 2010 | $7,324 +2.6% | $703,600 -1.8% |
| 2009 | $7,139 +2.7% | $716,800 |
| 2008 | $6,953 +0.9% | $716,800 -3% |
| 2007 | $6,893 +2.7% | $738,800 +3% |
| 2006 | $6,714 +3.7% | $717,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $6,476 +0.7% | $683,100 +8.4% |
| 2004 | $6,429 +12.8% | $630,300 +20.7% |
| 2003 | $5,700 +9.8% | $522,000 |
| 2002 | $5,189 +7.9% | $522,000 +30.9% |
| 2000 | $4,808 +4.8% | $398,700 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $4,589 | $362,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peirce Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02465
- West Newton
- 83 Prospect St
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