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216 Waverley Avenue, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458 • Newton Corner
$1,865,000
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,141
Sq Ft
$594
Price/Sq Ft
0.33
Acres
1929
Year Built
2
Garage Spaces
32
Days on Market
Closed Listed Dec 26, 2023 • MLS# 73188910 Copied! • Updated Mar 21, 2024

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,899,000
Final Sale Price: $1,865,000
Difference: $34,000 (-1.8%)
Performance Metrics
98.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
32
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $605
Sale $/sq ft: $594
This property sold for $594 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 1.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 32 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 7 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$594/sq ft
Area Average
$546/sq ft
Difference
+8.7%

This property sold slightly above the area average for similar homes.

About this home

This sun-drenched Colonial in fantastic Newton Corner locale has been beautifully updated with 2022 new kitchen and updated baths, exterior painting, hardwood floor refinishing, and finish work in the basement. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 2-car garage. The first floor features a gracious front entryway with mudroom vestibule, light and bright fireplaced front-to-back living room with beamed ceilings and warm wood paneling, a large formal dining room, powder room, cozy office/study with built-ins, and 2022 renovated white country kitchen with open shelves, white cabinetry, butcher block and quartz countertops, and luminous breakfast area. The second floor features a spacious primary bedroom suite and an option to create a 3rd en suite bathroom in a private wing for the 4th bedroom. The third floor offers the 5th bedroom, another full bath. Mini-splits for A/C, slate roof. Drive right up to the garage or back door, and enter the house from the 2-car garage, through the mudroom/breezeway.

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Property History

Market Insights

6.7%
Price Range
34
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73509361
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Currently Listed
Apr 29, 2026
$1,999,000
MLS #73509361 - Active
Sold
Mar 21, 2024
$1,865,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 34
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Listed for Sale
Dec 26, 2023
$1,899,000
Original listing
Agent: Brenda van der Merwe Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $15,286 $1,501,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,286
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,501,600

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1929
Living Area 3,141 sq ft
Lot Size 0.33 acres
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 10

Interior

Heating Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling Ductless
Flooring Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/granite/solid, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Walk-in Closet(s), Dressing Room, Bathroom, Office, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Slate
Features Covered Patio/deck
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Covered
Garage Spaces 2
Has Garage Yes
Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 8
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Annual Tax $15,286
Assessed Value $1,501,600
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures House Is Under Preventative Maintenance Contract With Nw Pest Control. In Addition To The 3, 141 Sqft, There Is A Lower Level With 907 Sqft Of Newer Finish Work. Refrigerator In Basement Included. Washer And Dryer Are Negotiable. Www.216waverley.com/unbranded For 3d Tour, Video, Images, Floor Plans
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Sq Ft Disclosures In addition to the 3,141 sqft, there is a lower level with 907 sqft of newer finish work.
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 34 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1929
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,141 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Room Details

First Floor

Kitchen
14 x 20
Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
Dining Room
14 x 16
Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
Living Room
14 x 25
Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Second Floor

Bathroom2
8 x 11
Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce
Bedroom2
14 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bedroom4
14 x 12
Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Bedroom3
14 x 11
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Crown Molding
Bathroom3
8 x 7
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Remodeled, Lighting - Sconce, Pedestal Sink
Master Bedroom
12 x 26
Bathroom - Full, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Dressing Room, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Closet - Double

Third Floor

Bedroom5
14 x 18
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Main Floor

Office
11 x 11
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding

Basement Floor

Family Room
34 x 22
Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Storage, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead

Other Floor

Master Bathroom
Yes

Main,First Floor

Bathroom1
3 x 6
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), Dressing Room, Bathroom, Office, Bonus Room
Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1929
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Slate
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 2
Cooling: Ductless
Cooling Zones: 2
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Covered Patio/Deck
Patio & Porch: Covered
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Gentle Sloping
Road Surface: Paved

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Total Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, 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
0.6 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Jackson School
0.9 mi
Grades K-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Campus School at Boston College
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.6 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.1 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.7 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
4.0 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
0.4 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
1.8 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
2.7 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
2.8 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
3.4 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
4.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.4 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
2.5 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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Neighborhood

Newton Corner

216 Waverley Avenue, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brenda van der Merwe
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID BB807830
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Mar 21, 2024 4:28 PM 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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