34 Hancock Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center

$1,430,000

Beds

3.5

Baths

3,536

Sq Ft

$404

Price/Sq Ft

0.29

Acres

1912

Year Built

Garage Spaces

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Sold Listed Feb 1, 2008 • MLS# 70705818 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $1,465,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $1,430,000
                        

Difference: $35,000 (-2.4%)

Performance Metrics

97.6%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold below asking price

Days on Market

Average time

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $414

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $404
                        

This property sold for $404 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.4% below the original asking price.

The property spent 51 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 4 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$404/sq ft

Area Median

$720/sq ft

Difference

43.9%

This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

About this home

Home In a Woodland Garden" is a superb Edwardian Arts & Crafts structure, on one of the best streets/neighborhoods in Newton. It was designed and built by James H. Ritchie, a Scottish/ American Architect for himself. It has enjoyed only 3 owners & has been carefully husbanded and improved upon by it's current architect/owner. The street front, set in a heavy stand of trees & shrubs faces north. The rear and west facing side of the house enjoy abundant sun light and yard space.

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Property History

Market Insights

50.7%

Price Range

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73584885

Full transaction history available when tracking began

🏡

Currently Listed

Sep 30, 2026

$2,900,000

MLS #73584885 - Active

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✓

Sold

May 1, 2008

$1,430,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 52

🏠

Listed for Sale

Feb 1, 2008

$1,465,000

Original listing

Agent: Jason Saphire Office: The Entry Only Listing Service

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
09/30/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$2,900,000	-	-	MLS #73584885 - Active
05/01/2008	✓ Sold	$1,430,000	-	-	Property sold
02/01/2008	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,465,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2007	$10,171	$1,038,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$10,171

Tax Year 2007

Assessed Value

$1,038,200

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1912

Living Area 3,536 sq ft

Lot Size 0.29 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 3

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 16

Interior

Heating Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Extra Flue, Other, Fireplace

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry Flooring - Hardwood, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Bedroom, Bathroom, Den, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame, Brick

Architecture Colonial, Other (see Remarks)

Roof Shingle, Metal

Features Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Deck - Roof

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Roof

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop In Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public, City/town Water

Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection

Financial

Annual Tax $10,171

Assessed Value $1,038,200

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Lead Paint Unknown

Seller Disclosures Asbestos In Basement, Main Sewer From House To Street Needs Replacement, Partial Knob & Tube Wiring

Exclusions 3 Sconce Type Lamp Shades (1 In Den,2 In Bedroom No.5)

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

House Color Brown

Sq Ft Source Owner

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 52 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1912

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

3,536 sq ft

Total Rooms

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker

Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bedroom, Bathroom, Den, Sun Room, Exercise Room, Foyer, Walk-up Attic

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access, Concrete

Laundry: Flooring - Hardwood, In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Other (See Remarks)

Year Built: 1912

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Brick

Roof: Shingle, Metal

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Extra Flue, Other, Fireplace

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public, City/Town Water

Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer

Energy Features: Partial

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Rain Gutters, Storage, Deck - Roof

Patio & Porch: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Roof

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Wooded

Road Frontage: 120.00 ft

Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Other, Sidewalks

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Neighborhood

Newton Center

34 Hancock Avenue, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Jason Saphire

Listing Office The Entry Only Listing Service

Office Phone 877-249-5478

Agent MLS ID NB112114

Office MLS ID NB2863

Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 4:47 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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