178 River St, Newton, MA 02465
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OFF MARKET

$2,523,300

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 5,100 sqft (on 0.35 acres)

178 River St, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $15,616/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 16, 2025 for $2,495,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$2.52M
Since last month
Increased$11K (+0.4%)
Since last year
Increased$27K (+1.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$27K (+1.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +1% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$2.52M
August 2026$2.52M
July 2026$2.51M
June 2026$2.48M
May 2026$2.47M
April 2026$2.46M
March 2026$2.49M
February 2026$2.49M
January 2026$2.45M
2025

Comparable sales

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Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
44 Westland Ave, Newton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$3,075,000
01/15/26
6
5
5,766
42 Evergreen Cir, Newton, MA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$2,850,000
11/18/25
7
6.5
5,407
41 Kilburn Rd, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$2,570,000
12/19/25
5
4.5
4,743
56 Dearborn St #56, West Newton, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$3,025,000
12/23/25
6
6.5
5,607
105 Adams Ave, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$3,115,000
05/01/26
6
5
6,397
43 Upham St, Newton, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,240,000
09/01/26
5
4
3,491
276 Lexington St, Newton, MA
0.59
Single-Family Home
$2,575,000
10/14/25
5
4.5
5,403
182 Adams Avenue, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,731,500
08/21/26
4
4.5
3,413
245 Webster St, Newton, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$2,260,000
06/05/26
4
4
4,000
255 Adams Ave, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
09/18/25
5
4
3,375

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
176-176A River St, West Newton, MA 02465
0.01
-
5
4.5
5,127
Off Market
21 Rose Dr, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$1,030,000
3
2.5
1,404
Recently Sold
24 Mague Ave #24, West Newton, MA 02465
0.07
$899,900
4
2
2,299
For Sale
214 River St #214, West Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$830,000
4
2
1,829
Recently Sold
42 Evergreen Cir, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$2,850,000
7
6.5
5,407
Recently Sold
10 Rose Dr, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$1,194,000
3
1
1,562
Off Market
15 Alden Pl #15, West Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$1,199,000
3
3
2,302
For Sale
16 Alden Pl #16, West Newton, MA 02465
0.10
-
3
2.5
1,970
Off Market
34 Pine St #34, West Newton, MA 02465
0.11
$1,100,000
3
2.5
2,100
Recently Sold
25 Alden Pl, Newton, MA 02465
0.11
$810,000
3
1.5
1,190
Recently Sold
44 Westland Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.12
$3,075,000
6
5
5,766
Recently Sold

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 2025
0.35 acre lot
5,100 sqft
$495/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

Tucked away on a spacious lot in Newton, this new construction home has been expertly built by an experienced local developer. With over 5,000 square feet of living space across three levels, the floor plan flows nicely and is conducive to modern lifestyles. The spacious chef’s kitchen is situated between the dining and living spaces for maximum visibility. The first floor office could be used as a bedroom for those with long-term guests. A full bath and walk in closet make this possible and convenient. The second floor has 3 spacious bedrooms all with en-suite baths. The primary can be found at the end the hallway for maximum privacy and offers a neutral toned bath and dual closets ready to be customized. A finished basement with full bath and bar area is complete with a walkout to the lush yard. The private outdoor space is accented by a large deck off of the kitchen ideal for Summer BBQs. This location offers ideal access to top rated Newton schools, highways and public transit.
178 River St, Newton, MA 02465 is a 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 5,100 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 2025. It last sold for the $2,495,000 asking price on May 16, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $2,523,300.
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by DiDuca Properties, (781) 983-3459
Commonwealth Standard Realty Advisors, (617) 286-6855
Kendra Luongo, (617) 519-4785
Bought with: Victoria Tran Slomiak, (617) 899-3328, Lineage Realty Group, (617) 506-9868
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73351034

Home Details for 178 River St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms (full): 5
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 5100 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, FreezerDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Gas Dryer Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup,Sink,Second FloorMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile, Flooring Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck - CompositeExterior: Deck - CompositeFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 5Parking: Attached,Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 4217Finished Area (below surface): 883

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2025
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Farmhouse
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: 5263080

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,495,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 07 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: BurrJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 5100 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.35 acres

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73351034Above Grade Unfinished Area: 4217

Additional Information

Public TransportationParkHighway AccessPublic School

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 16, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73351034
Sold
$2,495,000
Mar 27, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73351034
Listed For Sale
$2,495,000
Apr 14, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73089549
ListingRemoved
$1,250,000
Mar 21, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73089549
Listed For Sale
$1,250,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.5M
$84.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.5%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$618
$14MoM
Available listings
232
29MoM

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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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Frequently asked questions about 178 River St

  • What is 178 River St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 178 River St in Newton, MA is $2,523,300.
  • What is the price history for 178 River St?
    178 River St in Newton, MA last sold for $2,495,000 in May 2025.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.5M. That is down $84.2K from the prior month.
  • Does 178 River St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 178 River St in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 178 River St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 178 River St in Newton, MA has laundry facilities.

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