197 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
OFF MARKET

197 Walnut St
Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 2,000 sqft

$2,064,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,089/mo*
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$2,064,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 10, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $12,089/mo*
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5 Beds
5 Baths
2,000 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This multi-family home is located at 197 Walnut St, Newton, MA. 197 Walnut St is in the Newtonville neighborhood in Newton, MA and in ZIP code 02460. This property has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and approximately 2,000 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 10018 sqft and was built in 1880.
197 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460 is a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 2,000 sqft multi-family in Newtonville, built in 1880. It last sold for $1,900,000 on Jun 3, 2022. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2019 with an asking price of $3,900 per month. That rental listing was removed on May 1, 2020. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,064,400, with a rent estimate of $4,784/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 197 Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1880
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Multi FamilyArchitecture: Queen Anne / Victorian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10018 sqft

Price History for 197 Walnut St

DatePriceEventSource
06/03/2022$1,900,000Sold
N/A
05/01/2020$3,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/13/2019$3,900Listed For RentAgent Provided
07/19/2019$1,600,000Sold
N/A
05/29/2019$1,649,000PendingAgent Provided
05/09/2019$1,649,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/23/2019$1,699,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/18/2019$1,849,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/28/2019$1,899,999Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/28/2019$5,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/22/2019$5,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
05/26/2018$4,800ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/11/2018$4,800PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/11/2018$4,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/13/2018$4,800PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/20/2017$3,100PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/12/2017$3,300Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/03/2016$3,200ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/24/2015$4,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/13/2015$4,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/18/2013$4,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
01/10/2013$4,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
03/23/2012$4,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/14/2012$4,500Listed For RentAgent Provided
04/01/2003$709,450Sold
N/A
03/08/1999$457,500Sold
N/A

Market trends in Newton

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.51M
$86.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$602
$20MoM
Available listings
344
38MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$17,528
Assessment$1,788,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 197 Walnut St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
11-13 Turner Ter, Newtonville, MA
0.13
Multi-Family Home
$1,410,000
07/18/25
6
3
2,332
32-34 Rossmere St, Newtonville, MA
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,070,000
01/16/26
4
3.5
2,612
46 Central Ave, Newtonville, MA
0.14
Multi-Family Home
$1,550,000
08/25/25
5
5.5
6,232
168 Walnut St, Newton, MA
0.06
Multi-Family Home
$1,485,000
01/20/26
8
3
3,665
33-35 Clinton St, Newton, MA
0.46
Multi-Family Home
$1,375,000
11/05/25
6
2
2,272
17-19 Crafts St, Newton, MA
0.45
Multi-Family Home
$1,250,000
05/18/26
7
4
2,684
188-190 Adams St, Newton, MA
0.56
Multi-Family Home
$1,850,000
05/28/26
4
2
3,090
79 Central Ave, Newton, MA
0.09
Multi-Family Home
$1,335,000
08/06/25
1
1
2,672
42-44 Judkins St, Newtonville, MA
0.54
Multi-Family Home
$1,395,000
12/31/25
6
3
3,764
12 Wiswall St, Newton, MA
0.53
Multi-Family Home
$1,130,000
12/31/25
5
3
5,044

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Neighborhood Overview

Newtonville
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What Locals Say about Newtonville

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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  • Shermaderma
    "Great neighborhood. Walking to distance to everything; schools, groceries, restaurants, fast food, commuter rail and buses. People are out and about and friendly. Streets are safe. "
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    "Wonderful city. Safest of its size in the whole country. First class schools, wonderful library, convenient shopping, lots of restaurants. Newton is called the garden city because of the extensive trees found everywhere."
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    "It’s a nice neighborhood, very quiet, good school district, access to public transportation and restaurants."
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  • Babpta
    "various parks and places to walk you pet. must keep the dog on a leash always remember to clean up, you could be fined"
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  • Katherine
    "The is the dog park close and also Pooch hotel (doggie daycare & boarding) near by. There is also a huge park where we walk around quite a lot. Our dog never gets tired of it! "
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  • EO
    "There are both off leash parks and designated area parks. I do not own a dog so I cannot speak too much. Also there are coyotes and wild turkeys which may be dangerous to small dogs."
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  • Gloria L.
    "People have a high level of education, while being down to earth and are very family oriented. We love the proximity to the Mass Pike which makes it easy to get to Boston or anywhere to the West also. Neighbors are friendly and involved in the school system and the town politics."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Tons of places to walk your dog that are safe and easy to get to."
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  • Shayne B.
    "It has a suburban feel with a lot of the convenience of city life."
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  • Shayne B.
    "There are lots of traffic lights, but the traffic in my area is not too bad."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Newtonville has good schools and tons of parks where kids can play."
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  • Attybsk
    "It’s a suburban hamlet in close proximity to the thriving beat of Boston. Close to Fenway Park, close to the Celtics and Bruins, Patriots to the south and easy access to highways north and west, this is the epicenter of where it all happens!"
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  • Jenna T.
    "There are nice dog parks and other areas to take your dog."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Our main street has unique restaurants that let you enjoy all kinds of cuisine. It is a fun place to wander around."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville is super accessible, right off the highway."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville has great opportunities for kids to participate in sports and has a lot of little neighborhood groups of friends."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "This is a dog-friendly area. There is a nice dog park that is well maintained and not very crowded. You can access the Comm Ave Carriage Road or Charles River paths for long walks. There are also several large parks nearby."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It is beautiful and populated by down-to-earth people."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It can be difficult getting in and out of this neighborhood during rush hour, but most of the time there is no traffic or it is minimal. Very easy access to Mass Pike and Boston."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "Newton public schools are great. There are many families in the neighborhood. There's also a large public library."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Great neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly and civil, great schools, supportive community. Generally well to do, educated."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Lived in the neighborhood for more than 10 years, has all the comforts that a neighborhood can have. Nice people, cared for houses, friendly atmosphere, great schools with parent involvement."
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  • Bernardo G.
    "Walk to commuter train, Shaws, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods, Newton Free Library and many other stores in Newtonville."
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