286 Central St, Newton, MA 02466
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OFF MARKET

$1,738,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,551 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

286 Central St, Newton, MA 02466

Auburndale
Est. Refi. Payment $10,654/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 1, 2019 for $1,300,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.74M
Since last month
Decreased$39K (-2.2%)
Since last year
Increased$41K (+2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$439K (+33.7%)
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 +73% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.74M
August 2026$1.74M
July 2026$1.78M
June 2026$1.8M
May 2026$1.79M
April 2026$1.74M
March 2026$1.73M
February 2026$1.65M
January 2026$1.63M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
153 Hancock St, Newton, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,620,000
10/30/25
3
3
2,502
372 Central St, Newton, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,799,000
07/22/26
4
2.5
2,884
10 Higgins St, Newton, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,405,000
03/26/26
4
2.5
2,244
100 Central St, Newton, MA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$1,310,000
10/10/25
3
2
1,949
24 Aspen Ave, Newton, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$1,350,000
09/30/25
3
2.5
1,949
12 Oakwood Rd, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,075,000
04/30/26
4
1.5
1,656
17 Lasell St, Auburndale, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
03/20/26
4
5.5
4,529
3 Ware Rd, Newton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
06/01/26
4
2
2,045
69 Kaposia St, Newton, MA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$1,610,000
05/04/26
4
3.5
2,607
7 Arapahoe Rd, Newton, MA
0.73
Single-Family Home
$1,880,000
10/23/25
4
2.5
2,950

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
33 Woodland Rd, Newton, MA 02466
0.02
$2,276,600
4
3.5
3,880
Off Market
47 Woodland Rd, Newton, MA 02466
0.05
$1,989,100
5
3.5
2,880
Off Market
61 Hancock St, Newton, MA 02466
0.10
$2,018,400
4
3
2,138
Off Market
47 Hancock St, Newton, MA 02466
0.13
$1,483,500
4
2.5
2,219
Off Market
19 Johnson Pl #19, Auburndale, MA 02466
0.12
-
5
4.5
4,103
Off Market
497 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
0.13
$1,484,000
3
1.5
1,476
Off Market
7 Johnson Pl #7, Auburndale, MA 02466
0.13
-
5
4.5
3,980
Off Market
21 Johnson Pl #21, Auburndale, MA 02466
0.13
-
5
4.5
4,362
Off Market
503 Auburn St, Newton, MA 02466
0.14
$1,874,800
5
5.5
4,600
Off Market
25 Johnson Pl #25, Auburndale, MA 02466
0.13
-
5
4.5
4,149
Off Market
27 Johnson Pl #27, Auburndale, MA 02466
0.13
-
5
4.5
4,000
Off Market
36 Woodbine Ter, Newton, MA 02466
0.15
$1,413,000
3
1.5
1,582
Off Market

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 1870
0.36 acre lot
2,551 sqft
$682/sqft
Garage

About this House

Private 'Compound' like setting -Tastefull renovation of estate property on15,860 sq.ft lot ,Many updates, NEW construction master add., custom kitchen adorned with honed blk granite counters & plenty of seating, Viking Range/hood, built in Viking fridge.Dry Bar wine/beverage fridge topped w/ carrera marble -the kitchen opens to bright airy fam rm. ovrsized windows thru-out, on one end a new gas firepl w/ slate surround, opposite end french drs open to the perfect patio w/ cust stonework and the lrge fenced rear yard. Tranquil views surround this home. Classy dining rm w/ wainscoting formal liv rm, large mud rm which either of these can be an office. cent A/C,NEW roof, New gas ht Conversion with NEST thermostats,Hi-end windows NEW mstr suite w/ a huge mastr bth cust tile work & walkin, NEW Const. 2 CAR GAR. with FIN. 406 sq ft LOFT space, Cust Brick walkways, Cobblestone edged drive, Fenced yard., 5min from Commuter rail station,Starbucks,pharmacy,markets- 5 min to pike, Move in ready
286 Central St, Newton, MA 02466 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,551 sqft single-family home in Auburndale, built in 1870. It last sold for $1,300,000 on Jul 1, 2019. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,738,900, with a rent estimate of $5,973/month.

Home Details for 286 Central St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 9
Heating & Cooling
Heating: OilAir ConditioningHeating Fuel: Oil
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltDeckExterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Detached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1870
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 1, 2019
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,300,000
May 29, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$1,358,000
Apr 10, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$1,358,000
May 24, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$930,000

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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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Auburndale

At least 65 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 87 % Say car is needed

  • 85 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 72 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 69 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 66 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say there's wildlife

  • 60 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there are community events

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  • Justin Buck
    "The neighborhood has fantastic access to the Cove on the Charles River, a wonderful park. The area is quiet, but has amazing accessibility to the whole Boston area via I-90, I-95, Green Line, Commuter Rail, and Express Bus. The community hosts an annual PorchFest block party with dozens of bands playing on front porches, which is a highlight every year."
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  • Justindbuck
    "The community block party and porchfest with live music are traditional yearly events. Great neighborhood for Halloween."
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  • Trulia User
    "Auburndale feels like a medium-size town despite the proximity to Boston. There are wonderful parks and open spaces. The community and the schools are great."
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  • Trulia User
    "It has a nice balance of close to the city and in walking distance of town center and public transit and parks!"
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  • Aparicio.stephan
    "Wonderful place to live. All Newton schools are gems, and the people who live here are very pleasant. Public transportation is good the green line goes straight into the city. "
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  • Bdeiter36
    "Boston marathon runs though, lots of great jogging and bike paths on street. Occasional farmers markets in the summer. "
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  • Donna h.
    "Boston Marathon and Halloween are celebrated events. Often neighbors throw parties in celebration of events. Also block parties are popular too "
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  • Mcmp
    "Newton is a community of friendly smart people, excellent and progressive schools, and very very safe neighborhoods. It’s relatively diverse for a generally wealthy town, with lots of mixed income housing and some great blue collar neighborhoods. Our kids’ small elementary school (Burr) community had 27 languages other than English spoken at home. "
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  • Philip G.
    "There's a local unofficial dog park. There's also the median strip of Comm Ave, and ball fields and the hiking trails for dogs to play in."
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  • Philip G.
    "There are parks, neighborhood eateries, and canoeing on the Charles."
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  • Philip G.
    "You can walk, take a bus, car, or bike. Walking is best. You'll always run into people you know or will know."
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  • Philip G.
    "Great schools parks, and families here. The kids and parents will feel good about the suggestion and the families they meet."
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  • Daksha G.
    "Auburndale is a clean and green neighborhood which can be enjoyed by pets and pet owners."
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  • Daksha G.
    "Auburndale is a safe city to live in and a quiet neighborhood too."
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  • Daksha G.
    "Public transport is available via buses, and they are frequent too."
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  • Daksha G.
    "Auburndale is a safe city to live for parents and for kids."
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  • Anna K.
    "Lots of places to walk your dog - I don't see any dog negatives. Do obey the leash laws!"
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  • Anna K.
    "Everyone is friendly and there's a sense of community. There's a nice mix of historical buildings and newer buildings."
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  • Anna K.
    "It's a really pretty drive around the neighborhood and up Comm Ave. It's also easily accessible to the pike and other major highways. It's also nice to drive by the Charles River."
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  • Anna K.
    "I think there are a lot of kids who live here and it is a safe neighborhood. I've never felt unsafe in the past 4 years of living here. The schools are also excellent."
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  • Natasha M.
    "Dog owners would like the park nearby. Most residents are great with cleaning up after themselves."
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  • Natasha M.
    "We just got a new Starbucks. We also have Brueggers Bagels. The Auburndale Shaws has the best sushi."
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  • Natasha M.
    "The commute is trafficky, but it is very close to I-95 and I-90. During rush hour, people are stuck in standstill traffic."
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  • Natasha M.
    "It is quite safe. There are many playgrounds."
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  • Irina F.
    "1 min to Rt128/Rt90 - and quiet, we sleep w/windows open. 15 min to Copley Sq. and it's a green area w/park, river, playground, picnic area in the backyard. Commuter rail station 5 min walk away, Riverside T-station 3 min drive, 20 min walk. Shops etc. 5 min walk."
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  • Carol M. T.
    "This is a hidden gem part of Newton with wonderful access to the Ma. Pike, Rt. 95 and the Commuter Rail. Riverside Station on the Green line is within a 10-15 minute walk. Lovely old homes. Good neighborhood shcool (Burr) and huge park on the Charles River (The Cove)."
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  • Bacigalupe
    "Auburndale is one of the communities of Newton and not the most expensive. Connected to 128, the Pike, subway, train station, bus, etc. Probably one of the best towns and this area of Newton is only 20 minutes from downtown via the Mass Pike or the train. Subway is 3/4 of a mile. Perfect for kids but the neighborhood has all ages and family compositions. Few houses on sale and many are sold without advertising. Ask around. Houses are not cheap but they never loose value because of the schools, etc. "
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  • M K.
    "There are a number of older houses in the area. However, location is great. You are next to rt 90 and 95, public transportation, parks and great schools."
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Frequently asked questions about 286 Central St

  • What is 286 Central St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 286 Central St in Newton, MA is $1,738,900.
  • What is the price history for 286 Central St?
    286 Central St in Newton, MA last sold for $1,300,000 in July 2019.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 286 Central St?
    The lot at 286 Central St in Newton, MA is about 0.36 acres (15,681 sq ft).
  • Does 286 Central St have a garage?
    Yes, 286 Central St in Newton, MA has a garage.

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