This beautifully updated 1894 Victorian home sits proudly upon a knoll in the heart of Newton Centre, boasting a commanding street presence and a stunning wrap-around porch. Inside, the residence seamlessly blends historic charm—original moldings, exquisite quarter-sawn oak, and leaded glass—with modern renovations and updated mechanical systems. The gracious foyer opens into a home bathed in natural light, featuring 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Highlights include a 23-foot living room with a fireplace, a family room with pocket doors, and a serene greenhouse sunroom. The updated eat-in kitchen offers a center island and granite counters, complemented by an elegant dining room and a butler’s pantry with a wine cooler. The second floor hosts a luxurious master suite with a marble radiant-heat bath, two additional bedrooms, and laundry. The third floor adds three more bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard and a 2-car garage, all steps from Newton Center.
Sold for $2,885,000
$2,885,000
97 Montvale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
7beds
3,751sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
0.51 Acres Lot
$2,888,400 Zestimate®
$769/sqft
$7,472 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,888,400
$2.69M - $3.09M
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Stunning wrap-around porchUpdated eat-in kitchenSerene greenhouse sunroomCommanding street presenceHardwood floorsMarble radiant-heat bathOriginal moldings
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Listed by:
Holly Kampler 617-784-3634,
Classic Realty 617-232-3001,
Jerry Kampler 617-230-3131
Bought with:
Timothy Martin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73482655
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Dual
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,751
- Total interior livable area: 3,751 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,751
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Workshop in Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.51 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 697863
- Zoning: SR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $769/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,609,500
- Annual tax amount: $25,538
- Date on market: 5/20/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $2,885,000-0.5%$769/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,899,000+17.8%$773/sqft |
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| 7/18/2022 | Sold | $2,460,000-3.5%$656/sqft |
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| 5/9/2022 | Contingent | $2,550,000$680/sqft |
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| 5/4/2022 | Price change | $2,550,000-5.4%$680/sqft |
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| 4/27/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,695,000+49.7%$718/sqft |
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| 12/19/2016 | Sold | $1,800,000-2.7%$480/sqft |
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| 10/12/2016 | Price change | $1,850,000-7.5%$493/sqft |
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| 7/21/2016 | Price change | $1,999,000-4.8%$533/sqft |
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| 5/24/2016 | Listed for sale | $2,100,000+90%$560/sqft |
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| 11/2/2004 | Sold | $1,105,000$295/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,355 +3.4% | $2,485,200 +3% |
| 2024 | $23,549 +4.9% | $2,412,800 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $22,458 +4.5% | $2,206,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $21,489 +3.6% | $2,042,700 +6% |
| 2021 | $20,736 +3.1% | $1,927,100 |
| 2020 | $20,119 +2.9% | $1,927,100 +3% |
| 2019 | $19,552 +0.8% | $1,871,000 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $19,396 +3.1% | $1,792,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $18,805 +4.6% | $1,691,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $17,986 +4.9% | $1,580,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $17,149 +0.3% | $1,477,100 +4.7% |
| 2014 | $17,106 +22.7% | $1,411,400 +16.3% |
| 2013 | $13,939 +2.9% | $1,213,100 |
| 2012 | $13,550 +14% | $1,213,100 +11.3% |
| 2011 | $11,883 +2.6% | $1,090,200 -2% |
| 2010 | $11,580 +2.4% | $1,112,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $11,306 +3.3% | $1,135,100 +0.6% |
| 2008 | $10,945 -0.8% | $1,128,400 -4.6% |
| 2007 | $11,035 +2.7% | $1,182,700 +3% |
| 2006 | $10,748 +3.7% | $1,148,300 +5% |
| 2005 | $10,367 -9.4% | $1,093,600 -2.5% |
| 2004 | $11,443 +4.6% | $1,121,900 +12% |
| 2003 | $10,939 +9.9% | $1,001,700 |
| 2002 | $9,957 +8% | $1,001,700 +31% |
| 2000 | $9,221 +4.8% | $764,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $8,801 | $695,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice / Ward
- Middle: Brown
- High: South
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
- 02459
- Newton Centre
- 97 Montvale Rd
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