79 Florence St # 402S, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467 • Chestnut Hill
$656,276
2
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,982
Sq Ft
$220
Price/Sq Ft
7.64
Acres
1984
Year Built
4
Garage Spaces
Condominium
Type
419
Days on Market
Sold 2011 Listed Feb 23, 2010 • MLS# 71036899 Copied! • Updated May 1, 2026

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $779,000
Final Sale Price: $656,276
Difference: $122,724 (-15.8%)
Performance Metrics
84.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
419
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $261
Sale $/sq ft: $220
This property sold for $220 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 15.8% below the original asking price.

At 419 days on market, this property took longer than average to sell.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 11 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$220/sq ft
Area Median
$487/sq ft
Difference
54.8%

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

About this home

Resort living in Chestnut Hill. Wonderfully bright and sunny corner unit with high ceilings and tall windows designed for grand entertaining. Exceptionally large master bedroom suite with a walk in closet and spa like carrara marble bath. Hampton Place is a full service building complete with an enviable club house, indooor and outdooor pool, fitness center, and conceirge. The 4 deeded parking spaces are located just a few steps from the elevator.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

62.7%
Price Range
421
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales

Property Timeline

Previous Transaction - MLS #73435461
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Previously Sold
Jan 30, 2026
$1,760,000
MLS #73435461
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Sold
May 27, 2011
$656,276
Property sold
Days on Market: 421
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Listed for Sale
Feb 24, 2010
$689,000
Original listing
Agent: Margaret Szerlip Office: Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2011 $9,234 $847,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$9,234
Tax Year 2011
HOA Fee
$1,918
Per month
Assessed Value
$847,200

Facts & Features

4 Car Garage
Central AC

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1984
Living Area 2,982 sq ft
Lot Size 7.64 acres
Stories 1
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling Central Air
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry None
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof None
Features None
Pool Association, In Ground, Indoor, Heated
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch None
Garage Spaces 4
Has Garage Yes
Features Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public, City/town Water
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None
Annual Tax $9,234
Assessed Value $847,200

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $1,918
Fee Includes Water, Sewer, Insurance, Security, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
Amenities Pool, Elevator(s), Fitness Center, Sauna/steam, Clubroom, Storage, Garden Area
Optional Fee Includes None
Pets No
Lead Paint None
Seller Disclosures Hard Wood Floors In Living Room And Dining Room
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["Mid-Rise"]
Unit/Building 402S
Sq Ft Source Field Card
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 421 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1984
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,982 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
4

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry:
Security: Intercom, TV Monitor, Doorman

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1984
Structure Type: Mid-Rise
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof:
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Central Air
Cooling Zones: 1
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Sewer:
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 4
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Deeded

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Pool, Medical Facility, T-Station
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

3 schools
A
Bowen School
0.5 mi | #136 of 825 | Score: 57.4
Dropped 64 spots from last year
-0.8 below state avg
336 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Chestnut Hill School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.0 mi
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

2 schools
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.8 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
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.9 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
H

High Schools

3 schools
A+
Newton South High School
0.6 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
Beaver Country Day School
0.7 mi
Grades 06-12
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael High School for Boys
1.5 mi
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood

Chestnut Hill

79 Florence St # 402S, Newton MA 02467

Newton, MA 02467

Listing Information

Listing Agent Margaret Szerlip
Listing Office Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty
Office Phone 617-928-1212
Agent MLS ID BB805616
Office MLS ID BB5913
Listing Data Updated May 1, 2026 12:01 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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