421 Waverley Ave, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458
$1,480,000
5
Beds
5.5
Baths
4,476
Sq Ft
$331
Price/Sq Ft
0.28
Acres
1920
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
253
Days on Market
Sold 2007 Listed Oct 11, 2006 • MLS# 70473135 Copied! • Updated Apr 1, 2025

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,750,000
Final Sale Price: $1,480,000
Difference: $270,000 (-15.4%)
Performance Metrics
84.6%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
253
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $391
Sale $/sq ft: $331
This property sold for $331 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.4% below the original asking price.

At 253 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$331/sq ft
Area Median
$524/sq ft
Difference
36.8%

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

About this home

DRAMATIC,SUNFILLED HOME ON LUSH,LANDSCAPED LOT,RENOVATED W/EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY & DETAIL.GRAND FOYER W/WHITE MARBLE FLR,LIV RM W/GRECIAN COLUMNS & MARBLE FP. BANQUET SIZE E-IN KITCHEN, 1ST FLR FAM RM W/WALL OF CUSTOM BUILT-INS & DOUBLE FRENCH DOORS LEADS TO DECK & YARD. 5 BDRMS,LNDRY RM & 4 BATHS ON 2ND FLR INCLUDES ELEGANT MASTER STE & SEPERATE AUPAIR STE.FIN 3RD FLR W/BATH,SKYLIGHTS & CEDAR CLOSET. CENTRAL A/C & VAC. 2-C GARAGE W/ENTRY FROM SHERBROOKE RD. MIN TO CTR,PUBLIC TRANS. & BOSTON.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

53%
Price Range
254
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73574445
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Sep 9, 2026
$3,150,000
MLS #73574445 - Active
✓
Sold
Aug 22, 2007
$1,480,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 254
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Listed for Sale
Oct 11, 2006
$1,575,000
Original listing
Agent: Rose Barron Office: Hammond Residential R. E.

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2007 $14,826 $1,589,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$14,826
Tax Year 2007
Assessed Value
$1,589,100

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1920
Living Area 4,476 sq ft
Lot Size 0.28 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 2
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Walk-out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Second Floor
Features Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Bathroom, Exercise Room, Play Room, Den, Foyer, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Tudor
Roof Slate
Features Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street
Total Spaces 4
Electric 200+ Amp Service
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer Public Sewer, City/town Sewer
Gas None
Other For Electric Range
Annual Tax $14,826
Assessed Value $1,589,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Renovations Approximately 12 Years Old
Exclusions 2 Sconces & Crystal Chandelier In Dining Room
Possession None
Accepted Financing Contract
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 254 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
5
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,476 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Marble, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Cedar Closet(s), Bathroom, Exercise Room, Play Room, Den, Foyer, Central Vacuum, Walk-up Attic
Windows: Skylight, Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Second Floor
Security: Security System

Construction & Materials

Style: Tudor
Year Built: 1920
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
Patio & Porch: Deck
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, 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
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Campus School at Boston College
0.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Jackson School
1.2 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.2 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.6 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.8 mi | #22 of 352 | Score: 60.9
Improved 48 spots from last year
+2.7 above state avg
451 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.9 mi | #13 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 38 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
830 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.2 mi | #25 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 12 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
654 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.3 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.5
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.3 above state avg
698 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.3 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.8
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.6 above state avg
2,055 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 | #6 of 346 | Score: 77.7
Improved 19 spots from last year
+19.5 above state avg
1,865 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Career Tech Programs College Ready Curriculum
Grades 09-12
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421 Waverley Ave, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Listing Information

Listing Agent Rose Barron
Listing Office Hammond Residential R. E.
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID BB901931
Office MLS ID BB2640
Listing Data Updated Apr 1, 2025 1:24 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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