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17 Lancaster Rd, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$2,795,000
$2,675,000
Est. $15,673/month
5
Beds
4.5
Baths
4,770
Sq Ft
$561
Price/Sq Ft
0.21
Acres
1936
Year Built
4
Garage Spaces
83
Days on Market
Pending Price Drop -$120,000 Listed Mar 18, 2026 • MLS# 73488572 Copied! • Updated Jun 10, 2026

About this home

Classic Tudor showcasing striking architectural details & timeless charm in one of Newton’s most desirable neighborhoods. Enter to a dramatic staircase beneath a hand-painted domed ceiling with a statement chandelier. Continue into a gracious living room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, distinctive windows, arched openings, and an ornate fireplace, an impressive space well suited for entertaining. The living room flows into a library with well-designed built-ins & fireplace, a perfect spot for reading while overlooking the yard. The elegant dining room connects to the spacious kitchen & large family room ideal for everyday living. Excellent flow throughout the main level. The 2nd floor offers 5 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, en-suite bath, an office, plus 2 additional full baths. Finished lower level with a versatile living space, full bath, and access to an oversized 4 car garage. Tucked away on a quiet, well-located cul-de-sac.

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Property History

Market Insights

1
Price Changes
4.3%
Price Range

Property Timeline

📋
Status: Active under contract
Jun 5, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
May 29, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Price Reduced
Apr 30, 2026
$2,675,000 $120,000 (-4.29%)
From $2,795,000 to $2,675,000 (-4.3%)
Back On Market
Apr 16, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Apr 1, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
🏠
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2026
$2,795,000
Original listing
Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $23,358 $2,410,500

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$23,358
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,410,500

Facts & Features

4 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1936
Living Area 4,770 sq ft
Lot Size 0.21 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 11

Interior

Heating Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 3
Basement Finished, Garage Access
Laundry Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Cedar Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet, Closet - Double, Library, Office, Bathroom, Game Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sauna/steam/hot Tub, Wet Bar, Wired For Sound, Internet Available - Broadband

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture Tudor
Roof Slate
Features Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio
Garage Spaces 4
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 6
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Oven, For Gas Dryer, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Annual Tax $23,358
Assessed Value $2,410,500
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures New Hot Water Heater (2026). New Countertop Range & 2nd Dishwasher (2026). Updater Hvac (2026). Radiant Floors In Primary. 2nd Washer/dryer Upstairs.steam Shower & 2 Bar Lights Not Functional In Primary Bath. Sky Lights In Family Room Have Broken Seals.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures Lower Level measured by Drone Home Media
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 84 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1936
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,770 sq ft
Total Rooms
11

Room Details

First Floor

Bathroom1
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding
Living Room
Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Archway

Second Floor

Bedroom5
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
Bedroom4
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom3
Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding
Bathroom2
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub, Recessed Lighting, Pocket Door
Bedroom2
Flooring - Hardwood, Cable Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding
Bathroom3
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead
Master Bedroom
Walk-In Closet(s), Cedar Closet(s), Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Archway, Crown Molding
Office
Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, French Doors, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding

Other Floor

Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Dining Room
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, French Doors, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding, Pocket Door
Kitchen
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet Bar, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Second Dishwasher, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Peninsula, Lighting - Overhead, Pocket Door
Family Room
Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Archway

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Cedar Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet, Closet - Double, Library, Office, Bathroom, Game Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wet Bar, Wired for Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Finished, Garage Access
Laundry: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor
Year Built: 1936
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 4
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
0.3 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Jackson School
1.0 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Campus School at Boston College
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.3 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.6 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.9 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.7 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.2 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.3 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.5 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.0 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.0 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Listing Information

Listing Agent Ilene Solomon
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Office Phone 617-969-2447
Agent MLS ID BB302500
Office MLS ID AN6227
Listing Data Updated Jun 10, 2026 7:50 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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