23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
OFF MARKET

23 Forest Ave
Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
  • 5 Beds
  • 6 Baths
  • 8,786 sqft (on 0.59 acres)

$6,071,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $34,963/mo*
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$6,071,000

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 2, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $34,963/mo*
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5 Beds
6 Baths
8,786 sqft
(on 0.59 acres)

Local Information

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Description

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!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from February 28, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
3 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

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
Last check for updates: about 9 hours 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

Price History for 23 Forest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
02/27/2025$6,100,000Sold
MLS PIN #73210043
10/08/2024$6,795,000ContingentMLS PIN #73210043
03/11/2024$6,795,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73210043
05/19/2023$6,795,000ListingRemovedMLS PIN #73098706
04/13/2023$6,795,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73098706
08/13/2010$3,581,199Sold
N/A
02/16/2010$3,749,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
02/04/2010$3,749,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/09/2007$1,300,000Sold
LINK #71989
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$62,190
Assessment$6,345,900
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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272 Highland Ave, Newton, MA
0.05
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$2,790,000
06/30/25
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4
3,672
141 Prince St, Newton, MA
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$5,300,000
07/31/25
6
7
7,978
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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
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$4,200,000
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5
5.5
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Single-Family Home
$7,150,000
04/22/26
7
6.5
8,153
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0.58
Single-Family Home
$4,500,000
05/07/26
6
6.5
6,301
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0.32
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$2,900,000
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3,986

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What Locals Say about West Newton

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  • 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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23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 5 bedroom, 7 bathroom, 8,786 sqft single-family home built in 2010. 23 Forest Ave is located in West Newton, Newton. This property is not currently available for sale. 23 Forest Ave was last sold on Feb 27, 2025 for $6,100,000 (10% lower than the asking price of $6,795,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 23 Forest Ave is $6,071,000.