255 Adams Avenue, Newton, MA 02465 - Photo 1

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$1,525,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
4 Full Baths
3,375 Sq. Ft.
0.28 Acres
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

A rare great value offering the best of both worlds-a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home's flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 255 Adams Ave

General

Sold For: $1,525,000
Taxes: $12,858 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73366560
Added to Site: 299 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 4
Bathroom 1: 5.70 x 9.20, Third
Bathroom 2: 11.50 x 6.10, Second
Bathroom 3: 5.70 x 8.50, Third

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 5
Primary Bedroom: 13.50 x 13.30, Second
Bedroom 2: 14.11 x 11.50, Second
Bedroom 3: 11.50 x 10.50, Second
Bedroom 4: 15.30 x 12.70, Third

Other Rooms

Living Room: 11.60 x 22.50, First
Kitchen: 11.80 x 15.20, First
Dining Room: 16.60 x 14.11, First
Office: 16.70 x 7.50, Third

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 3,375
Year Built: 1900

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.28

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $12,858
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions. Whole house renovation in 2006. Roof replaced in 2022; Refrigerator 2023: Dishwasher 2025.
Property ID: 689884

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team and Beverly Berman
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Meg Steere

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Schools

Schools serving 255 Adams Ave

School District:Newton School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Franklin Elementary School, Newton, MA 125 Derby Street, Newton, MA 02465	K-5	0.1 mi
F A Day Middle School 21 Minot Place, Newton, MA 02460	6-8	0.8 mi
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460	9-12	1.3 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 255 Adams Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

9/18/2025

Sold

$1,525,000

-4.63%

MLS

5/29/2025

Price Reduced

$1,599,000

-5.94%

MLS

5/07/2025

Price Reduced

$1,699,999

-5.56%

MLS

4/30/2025

Listed

$1,800,000

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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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