18 Loring Street, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center - Newton Center, Ward School
$1,500,000
$1,449,000
Est. $8,543/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.

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4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,210
Sq Ft
$656
Price/Sq Ft
0.16
Acres
1880
Year Built
1
Garage Space
39
Days on Market
For Sale Price Drop -$51,000 Listed Sep 14, 2026 • MLS# 73576620 Copied! • Updated Oct 23, 2026

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About this home

Nestled on a 7000 sq. ft. lot in one of Newton Center's most coveted locations, this circa 1880's home offers an extraordinary opportunity build instant equity in a premier location. Seamlessly blending classic architectural character with an ultra walkable lifestyle, you are just steps away from the Ward Elementary School, local parks and the vibrant shops and T-station in Newton Center. The home features spacious principal rooms with high ceilings, large windows and a flexible floor plan ready for your personal touch. A full walk-up third floor presents the perfect canvas for a spectacular primary suite, home office, or creative studio. Outside, the generous, level backyard offers rare expansion potential within the single residence 2 (SR2) zone. Amazing front porch, super sunny through out, garage, level lot, great basement with good ceiling height and rough plumbing for future bath. This is a wonderful opportunity to make this your dream home in a sensational neighborhood.

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Price & Status History

Market Insights

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Price Changes
3.4%
Price Range

Property Timeline

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Back On Market
Oct 24, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
Oct 19, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Price Reduced
Oct 7, 2026
$1,449,000 $51,000 (-3.4%)
From $1,500,000 to $1,449,000 (-3.4%)
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Listed for Sale
Sep 14, 2026
$1,500,000
Original listing
Agent: Kathy Krongel Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $12,191 $1,258,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$12,191
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,258,100

Facts & Features

1 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1880
Living Area 2,210 sq ft
Lot Size 0.16 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 1
Half Baths 1
Total Rooms 9

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Wall To Wall Carpet
Appliances Range, Refrigerator
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry Second Floor
Features Walk-in Closet(s), Home Office, Bathroom, Sun Room, Library, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch
Garage Spaces 1
Has Garage Yes
Features Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces 4
Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $12,191
Assessed Value $1,258,100
Fee Includes None
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Lead Paint Unknown
Seller Disclosures Older Roof, Lr Fireplace Has A Stove Insert. Dw Not Working
Exclusions Washer/Dryer
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
House Color umber
Sq Ft Source Other
Documents None
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 39 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1880
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,210 sq ft
Total Rooms
9

Floor Layout

Interior Features

Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Home Office, Bathroom, Sun Room, Library, Entry Hall, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
Windows: Storm Window(s), Screens
Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Concrete
Laundry: Second Floor
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1880
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Other

Utilities & Systems

Heating: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Zones: 1
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Screens
Patio & Porch: Porch
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Level
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 1
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
0.9 mi
Grades PK-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.2 mi
Grades K-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
2.2 mi
Grades 02-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.3 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.2 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
1.7 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
2.0 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
2.1 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
2.5 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.3 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.9 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
1.8 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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Newton Center - Newton Center, Ward School

18 Loring Street, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Kathy Krongel
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID BB901968
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated Oct 23, 2026 10:08 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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