55 Forest Ave, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

$1,799,000

Est. $10,491/month

Beds

2.5

Baths

2,556

Sq Ft

$704

Price/Sq Ft

0.22

Acres

1950

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

Days on Market

Active Listed Jun 18, 2026 • MLS# 73537937 Copied!

About this home

Timeless brick Colonial set on beautifully landscaped grounds, delivering exceptional indoor-outdoor living in prestigious West Newton Hill, one of Newton's most sought-after neighborhoods. An estate-like backyard retreat features an expansive paver patio, sweeping lawn, mature landscaping, garden beds & detached 2-car garage, creating a setting rarely found this close to Newton Centre. Inside, the oversized kitchen w/breakfast bar flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room, creating the true heart of the home. Elegant living room w/fireplace & custom built-ins offers a warm gathering space, while a dedicated office provides ideal work-from-home flexibility. The 2nd level features 3 beds including the prim. suite w/walk-in closet & ensuite bath, plus a 2nd full bath. Finished LL offers versatile space for movie night, playroom, gym or office. Moments to vibrant dining, boutique shopping, the Green Line T, Route 9, Route 128 & the Mass Pike. Offers Mon 4pm

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1950

Bedrooms

Full Bathrooms

Half Bathrooms

Living Area

2,556 sq ft

Total Rooms

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1950

Living Area 2,556 sq ft

Lot Size 0.22 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Flooring - Wood

Appliances Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Fireplace Family Room, Living Room

Fireplaces 2

Basement Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry In Basement

Features Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Colonial

Roof Shingle

Features Patio, Garden

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing None

Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Total Spaces 4

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Electric Range, For Electric Oven

Financial

Annual Tax $14,327

Assessed Value $1,461,900

Interior Features

Flooring: Flooring - Wood

Appliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer

Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Home Office, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic

Windows:

Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Laundry: In Basement

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Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial

Year Built: 1950

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Oil

Heating Zones: 2

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Garden

Patio & Porch: Patio

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Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 4

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 2

Fireplace Type: Family Room, Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-Station

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55 Forest Ave, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

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Agent: Chuck Silverston Team Office: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Date	Event	Price	Change	$/sqft	Details
06/22/2026	👁️ Showing Instructions Updated	-	-	-	New showing requirements
06/18/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$1,799,000	-	-	Original listing

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Date	Event	Price	Change
Jun 18, 2026	New Listing Added	$1,799,000	—

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Days on Market

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Price per Sq Ft

$704

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Year	Taxes	Assessment
2025	$14,327	$1,461,900

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Tax Year 2025

Assessed Value

$1,461,900

Listing Information

Listing Agent Chuck Silverston Team

Listing Office Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Agent MLS ID TM309710

Office MLS ID AN8363

Listing Data Updated Jun 22, 2026 9:48 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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