23 Kenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02459 - Photo 1

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$2,895,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
9 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
5,482 Sq. Ft.
0.47 Acres

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Property Description

Welcome to this stately Victorian located on a gaslit street in Newton Center with gracious rooms, high ceilings and exquisite period details! Enter the home to find a dramatic foyer with window seat and stained glass windows facing the elegant staircase. To the right you will find the spacious parlor and attached office with built-ins. To the left you will find a living room opening to a dining room and attached porch overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. A butlers pantry joins the dining room to the kitchen with access to a deck for summertime entertaining. The back staircase leads to 5 bedrooms on the second floor including a primary suite with its own bathroom. Another bathroom can also be found on this floor. Continue to the third floor to find 4 more bedrooms, 2 additional bonus rooms and a full bathroom. There are five fireplaces. An unfinished basement provides opportunities to add more living space with access to the backyard. A detached barn awaits your creative touch!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 23 Kenwood Ave

General

Sold For: $2,895,000
Taxes: $25,209 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: MLSPin
MLS ID: 73367116
Added to Site: 262 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 14
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Laundry Chute
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 5
Fireplace(s): Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer
Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Main - Full Baths: 3
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bathroom 1: Half Bathroom, First
Bathroom 2: Full Bathroom, Second
Bathroom 3: Bathroom - Full, Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 9
Primary Bedroom: Second
Bedroom 2: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second
Bedroom 3: Fireplace, Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second
Bedroom 4: Closet, Hardwood Flooring, Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, Main, First
Family Room: Hardwood Flooring, First
Kitchen: Bathroom - Half, Balcony/Deck, Pantry, Main, First
Dining Room: Hardwood Flooring, First
Laundry: In Basement

Exterior

Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Barn/Stable

Parking

Garage: Yes
Total Spaces: 8
Parking Features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex
Driving Directions: Commonwealth Avenue to Kenwood Avenue or Homer Street to Ashton Avenue to Kenwood Avenue

School Information

Elementary School: Mason Rice
Middle School: Brown
High School: Newton South

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Forced Air, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range, Connection for Electric Oven

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Victorian
Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Unfinished
Roof: Shingle, Slate
Square Feet: 5,482
Sq. Ft. Source: Measured
Living Area: 5,482 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1894

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Barn/Stable

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.47
Lot Dimensions: .47
Frontage: Public

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $528.09
Tax Amount: $25,209
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: A portion at base of driveway appears to be shared. Seller has limited knowledge of the property. All dimensions and information are approximate and should be verified by the buyer or buyer's agent. Buyers' and their agents to perform their own due diligence. Property to be sold "As Is".
Property ID: S:64 B:020 L:0020, 700295

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Schools

Schools serving 23 Kenwood Ave

School District:Newton School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School 149 Pleasant Street, Newton, MA 02459	K-5	0.3 mi
Oak Hill Middle School, Newton, MA 130 Wheeler Road, Newton, MA 02459	6-8	1.9 mi
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460	9-12	0.7 mi
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	9-12	1.8 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 23 Kenwood Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/04/2025

Sold

$2,895,000

—

MLS

6/04/2025

Price Reduced

$2,895,000

-9.53%

MLS

4/30/2025

Listed

$3,200,000

—

MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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23 Kenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02459 (MLS# 73367116) is a Single Family property that was sold at $2,895,000 on August 04, 2025. This property was listed by Janice Lipof from our Chestnut Hill - Hammond Office.Want to learn more about 23 Kenwood Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Newton? You can browse all Newton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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