170 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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OFF MARKET

170 Forest Ave
Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
  • 7 Beds
  • 7.5 Baths
  • 8,000 sqft (on 0.40 acres)

$5,120,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $30,220/mo*
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$5,120,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $30,220/mo*
Refinance Your Home
7 Beds
7.5 Baths
8,000 sqft
(on 0.40 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.4 acres
Living Area
8,000 sqft
Price/Sqft
$640
Parking
Garage

About this House

Ideally located atop West Newton Hill, this breathtaking gut renovation with new 3 car attached garage will be completed Summer 2020. This premier local builder has again created a quintessential home perfect for growing families or buyers searching for the ideal entertaining home. Rarely found 5 en-suite bedrooms on one level with an additional en-suite bedroom/office on the main floor which is perfect for the in-laws. A light filled kitchen and family room with a contemporary flair offers direct access to a spacious patio and private backyard. The lower level consists of a large playroom with walkout to the backyard, a full bath, and bedroom excellent for an au-pair. A buyer will have the option to customize a large room in the lower level ideal for a theater/media room or a gym. Showings by appointment only and please do not walk the property without the listing agent.
170 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 7 bedroom, 8 bathroom, 8,000 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1930. It last sold for $4,205,000 on Feb 12, 2021. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $5,120,100, with a rent estimate of $7,709/month.

Home Details for 170 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.40 acres

Building

Fitness & Sports
Tennis Court

Price History for 170 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/12/2021$4,205,000Sold
N/A
09/17/2020$3,950,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/08/2020$3,950,000PendingAgent Provided
08/28/2020$3,950,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/20/2020$3,950,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
04/28/2020$3,950,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/12/2018$1,740,000Sold
N/A
05/09/2018$1,989,000PendingAgent Provided
04/18/2018$1,989,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Newton

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.53M
$17.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.7%MoM
Price per sq ft
$619
$17MoM
Available listings
321
23MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$43,967
Assessment$4,486,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 170 Forest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
56 Bigelow Rd, Newton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$7,300,000
07/15/26
7
8
9,200
1301 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$7,150,000
04/22/26
7
6.5
8,153
65 Prospect Park, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$2,550,000
08/08/25
9
6
8,568
50 Crestwood Rd, Newton, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$6,051,000
11/05/25
5
5
6,500
141 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$5,300,000
07/31/25
6
7
7,978
69 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.55
Single-Family Home
$3,950,000
09/18/25
6
4.5
7,226
81 Fuller St, Newton, MA
0.65
Single-Family Home
$3,960,000
07/01/26
6
6.5
7,319
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
11/13/25
5
6.5
6,000
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.64
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
05/07/26
6
6.5
6,301
222 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.44
Single-Family Home
$4,677,000
12/02/25
6
5
6,445

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Neighborhood Overview

West Newton
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What Locals Say about West Newton

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 91 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 77 % Say kids play outside

  • 77 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say car is needed

  • 71 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 67 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 51 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Soniamgregory
    "Suburban with walkable stores and activities. Easy access to commuter rail into Boston. Great public schools "
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  • Pmellios
    "I grew up in newton. Lots to do! Crystal lake, 4th of July at Fessenden, farmers markets. Nice sense of community and very safe! Now feels more urban but still come back from downtown Boston to visit family on the weekends."
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    "Friendly dog walkers are out and about at all hours. Traffic is pretty slow - no fast speeding vehicles. "
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    "Safe area to live with a family, close to everything and schools are great. Commute to Boston by commuter rail that is quite expensive"
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  • Rebecca
    "My neighborhood is quiet, safe and close to the commuter rail and some restaurants. It’s a very pleasant area."
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  • Rebecca
    "Many people in the neighborhood have dogs and there are some nice places to walk them. A few parks and trails easy to find."
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  • Claire S.
    "Farmers market, moody street, cook restaurant, west newton pizza market, nice neighborhood, safe feeling, cute houses"
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  • Claire S.
    "Nothing comes to mind! They would probably like it. Flat surfaces to walk dogs and friendly neighbors."
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  • Samantha F.
    "Family friendly, great area for walking and exercising. Schools are fantastic. Night life within walking distance."
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  • Rulla T.
    "There are lots of dogs. People are friendly easy to walk dogs. For those with little dogs should be aware of coyotes "
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  • Alexa.shabecoff
    "Very dog friendly , dog owners would like, you so have to drive to the nearest dog park though . That should be enough info"
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  • Cameron C.
    "all kids will be safe and protected, well educated and self defense based . I serve both kids and parents will respect and honor "
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  • Kathy S.
    "Accessible via express bus or trolley. There is also train service but other than rush hour service is infrequent."
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  • Kathy S.
    "Many friendships are made socializing with our dogs. Dog owner met in parks and conservation areas become life long friends. Having a dog in Newton is a great way for new comers to find friends."
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  • Alyson W.
    "Many nearby parks / trails to walk your pup. Sidewalks are everywhere so you don't have to worry about walking in the street. One con is the size of yards. Unless you purchase an expensive home you are unlikely to have a decent space for your dog to use."
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  • Alyson W.
    "West Newton offers a diverse shopping selection. There are numerous shops, many of which are small and owned by locals, where you can find just about anything you're looking for. If you're hungry, you can find just about any food, whether it's Mediterranean, Chinese, BBQ, home style diners, and I could go on!"
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  • Alyson W.
    "I live conveniently close to the Turnpike, making it easy to commute to work each day. Depending on the time of day, there may be traffic but that's common in this location."
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  • Alyson W.
    "It's very safe. I can leave my door unlocked when I'm not home and trust that nothing bad will happen. There's many schools and it's a diverse community."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Lots of dogs, lots of sidewalks and parks."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Convenient to everything, friendly neighborhood, great local restaurants."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Light traffic. Driving to Boston during rush hour is heavy traffic. South down 95 in the morning is easy."
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  • Rachel S.
    "Great schools! Lots of kids around, very kid friendly area."
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  • Christian R.
    "Diversity of backgrounds, commonality of values. We raise our kids together in this neighborhood, we celebrate each other’s wins and losses. We come out to catch up in the middle of the street on weeknight evenings and weekend afternoons, and we plan events like July 4th together, since the city fireworks show is part of an evening stroll around our block. "
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  • Jane L.
    "It is a lovely community with friendly people. A very family-oriented location."
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  • Jane L.
    "Accessible to all major highways: rte. 9, rte. 128/95, Mass Pike."
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  • Jane L.
    "This a very family oriented community with great schools."
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  • Aaron S.
    "We have some of the best schools. We are also able to commute to Boston quickly."
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  • Aaron S.
    "Busy, the streets are not well-paved. So the commute is bumpy and dangerous."
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  • Aaron S.
    "That it is expensive to live here. It is a liberal bubble politically."
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  • liv
    "I have lived in Newton my entire life I love it , people are friendly and I love going to The Fessenden School Campus to watch the fireworks on the 4th of July"
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  • Rebecca M. B.
    "Iv lived here for 4 years it’s super safe friendly accessible with lots to do the only thing I’d say it’s lacking is clothing stores but there’s plenty or supermarkets and restaurants and bars and everything els I walk my dog sometimes at 2am because I’m a bartender and get home late and never have felt scared or in danger I meet lots of neighbors outside cause everyone seems to have a dog and has to walk them cause there’s no fences in yards so it’s nice cause you get to know people I love it "
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  • Artod
    "Great safe neighborhood. Easily walk to west newton square and best school systems. Quiet neighborhood yet lots of families with kids playing outdoors. We usually leave our cars unlocked and feel safe doing so. "
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  • Jack a.
    "Shopping. Schools. Tennis courts. Public swimming pool. Movie theater shops and restaurants. Public transportation (communter train and busses) are all within walking distance."
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  • Bdar66
    "We love our neighborhood! Lots of families, a good mix of different types of people. I have kids in Franklin and we are pleased with our experience with this school. We love being walking distance to Gath Pool and the fireworks on the fourth. West Newton Square is great place to walk for a date night or a Saturday morning movie with the kids. It is a good blend of city and town feel, with a lot of intellectuals, academics, and just super interesting people for neighbors."
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  • lola
    " very safe - great schools - walk to grocery stores - pharmacies - restaurants - parks "
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