239 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459
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OFF MARKET

239 Ward St
Newton, MA 02459

Newton Corner
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,800 sqft

$2,248,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,312/mo*
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$2,248,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $13,312/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
4 Baths
2,800 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,800 sqft
Price/Sqft
$803
Parking
Garage

About this House

This splendid 11 rm sun-filled colonial, located in the Ward School area, features high ceilings,gleaming hardwood floors, period details and spacious rooms.The floor plan is ideal for elegant entertaining and casual living. Beautiful livrm w/frpl& beamed ceiling with adjoining den; gracious dinrm; sparkling well equipped kit.w/adjoining famrm; Master bedrm suite w/private deck. Teen/inlaw suite on 3rd fl.Lower lev playrm. CA; 2-car gar; slate roof; landscaped grnds. Move in cond. Min to Pike.
239 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 2,800 sqft single-family home in Newton Corner, built in 1920. It last sold for $1,060,000 on Jan 9, 2009. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,248,400, with a rent estimate of $7,235/month.

Home Details for 239 Ward St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: SlateDeckExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 239 Ward St

DatePriceEventSource
01/09/2009$1,060,000Sold
N/A
10/06/2008$1,089,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/20/2008$1,089,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/02/2008$1,159,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/19/2008$1,159,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/28/2008$1,225,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
09/01/1988$425,000Sold
N/A

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$18,106
Assessment$1,847,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 239 Ward St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
20 Mandalay Rd, Newton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
07/28/25
6
3.5
3,260
36 Lorna Rd, Newton, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
08/15/25
4
4
3,096
61 Woodlawn Dr, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,797,000
05/01/26
4
3.5
3,104
5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
12/19/25
4
3.5
3,894
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$1,600,000
11/12/25
3
2.5
2,434
47 Cotton St, Newton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
06/30/26
4
3.5
3,278
41 Fellsmere Rd, Newton, MA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,590,000
10/22/25
5
3.5
4,054
56 Boulevard Rd, Newton Center, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,650,000
08/26/25
3
2.5
2,668
48 Philmore Rd, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
11/12/25
5
3.5
3,362
150 Cotton St, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,400,500
07/16/26
3
2.5
2,425

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

Newton Corner
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What Locals Say about Newton Corner

At least 30 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 97 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 97 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 94 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 74 % Say there's wildlife

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 52 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 45 % Say there are community events

  • 33 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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  • Trulia User
    "There recently have been more dog owners. Most of them do pick up poop after the dog, but there ate a few people that don't. Otherwise most of the dog owners I know are super friendly and nice."
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  • Jeffreyrclark
    "It's right off the pike and close to express busses downtown as well as just 2 miles from the D Green line in Newton Centre "
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  • Wverbits
    "Neighbors are friendly but not overly friendly. It is a nice mix of younger families with kids and homes of older people."
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  • Wverbits
    "My neighborhood has excellent schools and nice parks. The city center is lively and has a nice mix of shops and restaurants. There are many houses of worship and people maintain their homes. Great community to walk around and sightsee pretty gardens and nice landscaping."
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  • Wverbits
    "There is public transportation into Boston but if you work north, south or west of Boston, you must drive. Traffic in and around Boston is getting worse."
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  • Dan
    "Great neighborhood , great neighbors , easy access to the city , great schools , supermarkets close by , CHURCHES, social activities ....you name it we got it"
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  • Jeffreyrclark
    "Good location to Brighton and Mass Pike with great schools. Elementary and Middle schools are within walking distance in a safe neighborhood."
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  • Wverbits
    "We have lived in Newton Corner for 7 years and love the close proximity to Boston but the suburban feel of the city of Newton. "
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  • Michael L.
    "I have lived here for 22 years. There are first-rate Newton schools close by, easy public transportation to downtown Boston, and tennis courts and a golf course within walking distance. Houses are older with large trees and beautiful gardens. "
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