23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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OFF MARKET

$6,098,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 8,786 sqft (on 0.59 acres)

23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $36,239/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 27, 2025 for $6,100,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$6.1M
Since last month
Increased$31K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$43K (+0.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$82K (+1.3%)
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 +42% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$6.18M
August 2026$6.1M
July 2026$6.15M
June 2026$6.08M
May 2026$6.09M
April 2026$6.04M
March 2026$6.11M
February 2026$6.12M
January 2026$6M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.34
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$4,500,000
11/13/25
5
6.5
6,000
50 Crestwood Rd, Newton, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$6,051,000
11/05/25
5
5
6,500
56 Bigelow Rd, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$7,300,000
07/15/26
7
8
9,200
94 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$3,125,000
06/18/26
5
5.5
5,280
222 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$4,677,000
12/02/25
6
5
6,445
69 Prince St, Newton, MA
0.51
Single-Family Home
$3,950,000
09/18/25
6
4.5
7,226
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
02/24/26
5
5.5
4,848
1301 Commonwealth Ave, Newton, MA
0.67
Single-Family Home
$7,150,000
04/22/26
7
6.5
8,153
40 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.58
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
05/07/26
6
6.5
6,301
249 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
11/06/25
4
3.5
3,986

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
272 Highland Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.05
$2,918,200
5
4
3,672
Off Market
55 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.07
$1,815,000
3
2.5
2,556
Recently Sold
190 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$2,919,900
4
4.5
5,693
Off Market
66 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02466
0.11
$4,193,700
3
3
1,460
Off Market
240 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.07
$3,768,500
6
5
4,693
Off Market
189 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$2,300,000
6
4
4,545
For Sale
198 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$5,149,400
8
8.5
8,060
Off Market
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.10
$1,820,000
7
4.5
4,510
Recently Sold
256 Austin St #2, Newton, MA 02465
0.10
$554,800
3
1
1,351
Off Market
175 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.12
$2,017,700
4
3.5
3,063
Off Market
12 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.14
$2,694,500
5
4
3,794
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 23 Forest Ave.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2010
Lot Size
0.59 acres
Living Area
8,786 sqft
Price/Sqft
$694
Parking
3 Car Garage

About this House

This beautiful architecturally designed home in West Newton Hill with wrap around porch sits on over a half acre of level land. This expansive almost nine thousand square foot home features beautiful millwork throughout and a very thoughtfully designed first floor which opens out to a southwest facing level yard. Large mudroom with side entry or direct from the three car garage. Two staircases bring you to the second floor which has five en-suite bedrooms and large laundry. Off of the second floor is a large conditioned unfinished walk-up space great for storage and other potential uses. Saving the best feature for last is the amazing lower level that can be accessed from the mudroom or its own entry to this amazing 1,500 square foot indoor sports/basketball court with 20-foot ceilings. Ideally located just a minute to the Mass Pike and central to the shops, restaurants and train in West Newton Square and Newtonville. Come see everything this home has to offer!
23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 8,786 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 2010. It last sold for $6,100,000 on Feb 27, 2025 (10% below the $6,795,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $6,098,600, with a rent estimate of $7,891/month.
Last check for updates: 39 minutes ago
Listed by MB Associates, (617) 645-1360
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, (617) 969-2447
Bought with: Aranson Maguire Group, (207) 252-6771, Compass, (617) 206-3333
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73210043

Home Details for 23 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 7Number of Bathrooms (full): 5Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 8786 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Second Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Radiant,Hydro Air,DuctlessHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood, Tile, Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, DeckFencing: FencedExterior: Porch, Deck, Fenced YardFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 3Number of Covered Spaces: 3Open Parking Spaces: 3No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Attached,Paved Drive,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2010
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: Frame, StoneNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Confirm With Listing AgentParcel Number: 687549

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $6,795,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Oct 21 2024

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: NewtonCommunity: West Newton Hill
School Information
Elementary School: PeirceJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 8786 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.59 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Inspection

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73210043

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic School

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 27, 2025
Source: MLS PIN #73210043
Sold
$6,100,000
Oct 8, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73210043
Contingent
$6,795,000
Mar 11, 2024
Source: MLS PIN #73210043
Listed For Sale
$6,795,000
May 19, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73098706
ListingRemoved
$6,795,000
Apr 13, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73098706
Listed For Sale
$6,795,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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 23 Forest Ave

  • What is 23 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 23 Forest Ave in Newton, MA is $6,098,600.
  • What is the price history for 23 Forest Ave?
    23 Forest Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $6,100,000 in February 2025.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 23 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 23 Forest Ave in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 23 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 23 Forest Ave in Newton, MA has laundry facilities.

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