269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

$3,000,000

6

Beds

3

Baths

4,767

Sq Ft

$629

Price/Sq Ft

0.78

Acres

1850

Year Built

1

Garage Space

Single Family Residence

Type

13

Days on Market

Sold Listed Apr 10, 2024 • MLS# 73222550 Copied! • Updated Jun 4, 2024

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Sale Statistics

Sale Overview

Original List Price: $2,750,000

                            Final Sale Price:
                            $3,000,000
                        

Difference: +$250,000 (+9.1%)

Performance Metrics

109.1%

List to Sale Ratio

Sold above asking price

13

Days on Market

Quick sale

Price per Square Foot Analysis

Original $/sq ft: $577

                            Sale $/sq ft:
                            $629
                        

This property sold for $629 per square foot

Sale Summary

This property sold for 9.1% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 13 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 12 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property

$629/sq ft

Area Median

$529/sq ft

Difference

+19.0%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

About this home

Exuding timeless elegance, this stately Greek-Revival Colonial sits gracefully on a .78-acre level lot on Newton's Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District. Discover a spectacular interior featuring high ceilings, an abundance of natural light, and meticulously preserved details, including hardwood floors and floor to ceiling windows. The first level offers a grand entry, spacious living and dining rooms, and an eat-in kitchen where you walk out to an expansive deck overlooking stunning grounds. The 2nd level includes 4 generous bedrooms and a sun drenched studio/family room with another great view of the sprawling backyard, and an office. The 3rd level hosts 2 additional bedrooms, and a bonus room providing flexibility for extended family, playroom, or whatever suits your needs. A circular driveway, and plenty of off-street parking, this distinguished residence is ideally situated near prestigious schools, parks, the Masspike, Boston and Cambridge.

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Property History

Market Insights

27.6%

Price Range

14

Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73476834

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🏡

Currently Listed

Feb 12, 2026

$3,800,000

MLS #73476834 - Active

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✓

Sold

Jun 4, 2024

$3,000,000

Property sold

Days on Market: 14

🏠

Listed for Sale

Apr 10, 2024

$2,750,000

Original listing

Agent: Ilene Solomon Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
02/12/2026	🏡 Currently Listed	$3,800,000	-	-	MLS #73476834 - Active
06/04/2024	✓ Sold	$3,000,000	-	-	Property sold
04/10/2024	🏠 Listed for Sale	$2,750,000	-	-	Original listing

Tax History

Year	Taxes	Assessment
2024	$23,539	$2,411,800

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax

$23,539

Tax Year 2024

Assessed Value

$2,411,800

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1850

Living Area 4,767 sq ft

Lot Size 0.78 acres

Bedrooms 6

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 2

Total Rooms 13

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Cooling Other

Flooring Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Unfinished

Laundry Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Closet/cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Ceiling - Half-vaulted, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room

Exterior

Construction Frame, Stone

Architecture Colonial, Greek Revival

Roof Slate

Features Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Garage Spaces 1

Has Garage Yes

Features Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/gravel

Total Spaces 5

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $23,539

Assessed Value $2,411,800

HOA & Community

Fee Includes None

Amenities None

Optional Fee Includes None

MA Disclosures

Seller Disclosures Central Air In Family Room Only.

Additional Details

Possession None

Accepted Financing None

Structure Type []

Sq Ft Source Measured

Documents None

County Middlesex

Total market time (incl. prior listings) 14 days

Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

Sold

Year Built

1850

Bedrooms

6

Full Bathrooms

2

Half Bathrooms

2

Living Area

4,767 sq ft

Total Rooms

13

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Range Hood

Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Closet, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead, Beadboard, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, Sitting Room, Bathroom, Mud Room, Office, Bedroom, Bonus Room

Windows: Storm Window(s)

Basement: Full, Unfinished

Laundry: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Overhead, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial, Greek Revival

Year Built: 1850

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame, Stone

Roof: Slate

Foundation: Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Other

Cooling Zones: 1

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features: Thermostat

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting

Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood

Fencing:

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Level

Road Frontage: 133.00 ft

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1

Garage Type: Attached

Total Parking Spaces: 5

Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Stone/Gravel

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, University

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Neighborhood

269 Franklin St, Newton MA 02458

Newton, MA 02458

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