296 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459
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OFF MARKET

$3,168,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 5 Beds
  • 5 Baths
  • 4,684 sqft (on 0.49 acres)

296 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459

Newton Centre
Est. Refi. Payment $19,811/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 13, 2023 for $2,775,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$3.17M
Since last month
Increased$8K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$68K (-2.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$399K (+14.4%)
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 +129% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$3.17M
August 2026$3.17M
July 2026$3.25M
June 2026$3.32M
May 2026$3.36M
April 2026$3.3M
March 2026$3.36M
February 2026$3.23M
January 2026$3.15M
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
97 Montvale Rd, Newton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,885,000
06/09/26
7
3.5
3,751
171 Hobart Rd, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$3,375,000
07/28/26
5
4.5
4,922
81 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
07/23/26
5
4.5
6,260
9 Cotton St, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$2,725,000
08/04/26
5
4.5
3,655
17 Lancaster Rd, Newton, MA
0.30
Single-Family Home
$2,500,000
07/24/26
5
4.5
4,770
41 Fellsmere Rd, Newton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,590,000
10/22/25
5
3.5
4,054
92 Grant Ave, Newton, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,950,000
06/04/26
6
2.5
4,159
53 Marshall St, Newton, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$2,965,000
02/26/26
5
3.5
4,282
146 Woodchester Dr, Newton, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$2,600,000
11/03/25
5
4.5
4,631
5 Merrill Rd, Newton, MA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$2,100,000
12/19/25
4
3.5
3,894

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
303 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459
0.05
$3,023,400
5
3
5,633
Off Market
28 Exmoor Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.05
$1,642,000
3
2.5
2,434
Off Market
281 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459
0.06
$2,535,100
5
4
3,800
Off Market
9 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.05
$2,264,800
4
3.5
3,083
Off Market
84 Eastbourne Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.08
$1,902,100
3
2
2,254
Off Market
9 Coolidge Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.12
$1,723,900
3
2.5
1,906
Off Market
48 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.09
$2,178,600
4
3
3,063
Off Market
67 Prentice Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.10
$2,849,700
5
3.5
4,072
Off Market
14 Prentice Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.13
$3,100,600
5
4.5
4,768
Off Market
7 Westbourne Rd, Newton, MA 02459
0.15
$1,850,000
6
2
2,908
For Sale
144 Eastbourne Rd #144, Newton Center, MA 02459
0.13
-
3
1.5
1,656
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 1887
0.49 acre lot
4,684 sqft
$676/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

What's unique:Rear deckComfortable officePrimary suiteFabulous kitchenSpacious mudroomLevel yard
Newton Centre HIDDEN TREASURE -A private driveway leads to this magnificent Victorian home that includes all the spaces and amenities you need for your active life. The main level features a beautiful entry foyer that tempts you to enter the formal living and dining rooms, with their 9ft ceilings + stunning millwork. But, wait! turn to the left and you enter into an equally beautiful, but more casual, area of the home where you will find a comfortable office, spacious mudroom and a fabulous kitchen that flows to the large family room. Both the formal + informal areas of the home spill out to the rear deck, patio, fire pit + lush, level yard beyond. Five generous bedrooms + 3 bathrooms on the upper levels include a primary suite with a luxurious bathroom + dressing room. The lower level is fully finished w a kitchenette + full bath, making it the perfect space for working or hanging out. 2 c. direct entry garage. Everything you are searching for tucked away on a stunning, level lot!
296 Ward St, Newton, MA 02459 is a 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom, 4,684 sqft single-family home in Newton Centre, built in 1887. It last sold for $2,775,000 on Sep 13, 2023 (3% below the $2,850,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $3,168,600.
Last check for updates: about 22 hours ago
Listed by Sarina Steinmetz, (617) 610-0207
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, (617) 964-1850
Bought with: Currier, Lane & Young, (617) 593-3166, Compass, (617) 303-0067
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73141087

Home Details for 296 Ward St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 6Number of Bathrooms (full): 4Number of Bathrooms (half): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 4684 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)Laundry: Second Floor
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Dining Room, Master BedroomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Stained GlassFlooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Flooring Hardwood, Flooring Stone Ceramic Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, Patio, CoveredExterior: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Sprinkler SystemFoundation: Stone, Brick/MortarSprinkler System
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Attached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Shared Driveway,Off Street
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: S:73 B:042 L:0010A, 703718

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,850,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Sun Aug 06 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: WardJr High / Middle School: BigelowHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4684 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.49 acres

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 73141087

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingTennis Court(s)ParkWalk/Jog TrailsGolfHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 13, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73141087
Sold
$2,775,000
Aug 7, 2023
Source: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance #73141087
Pending
$2,850,000
Jul 26, 2023
Source: MLS PIN #73141087
Listed For Sale
$2,850,000
Jan 12, 2015
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,275,000
Aug 2, 1993
Source: N/A
Sold
$646,000

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

Newton Centre
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What Locals Say about Newton Centre

At least 38 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 96 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say parking is easy

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 77 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 76 % Say there's wildlife

  • 74 % Say car is needed

  • 72 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 69 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say it's quiet

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 61 % Say there are community events

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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    "There is a grand piano out on the town green all summer and most evenings people gather there to eat and admire the community-maintained gardens while they listen to whoever plays. The Harvest Fair in the fall is well attended and a great time. The weekly farmers market is first-rate as is swimming in Crystal Lake. And then there’s Halloween, when so many people go all-out. "
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    "I have lived in West Newton and then Newton Centre since 1978, raised three kids here, and have retired here. A wonderful town filled with friendly and high achieving people. "
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    "Lots of dogs, lots of parks, nice people, great schools, lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance."
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    "I live in newton one year,it is safe and quiet, very beautiful town,people are friendly,everything is good for me."
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    "Close knit community, close to T station and vibrant city center that is really convenient for all. "
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    "Newton Centre combines the best or urban and suburban living. Eminently walkable, with a huge variety of shops and restaurants a quick stroll away and a subway stop at its heart, the neighborhood invites you to leave your car in the garage you probably have and complete your errands on foot. Parks and recreational facilities, including a large lake with a public beach, are within the neighborhood’s bounds. When you need to get somewhere by car, you’re quickly connected to two major highways and only minutes from downtown Boston and Logan Airport, but the minute you return home, you’ll hear crickets chirping and children playing and struggle to believe that your tree-lined street is so close to such a major city and its associated environment. "
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    "I’m only a few minutes away from work. It’s a great location to be and to raise kids. Cute little shops that just opened up as well. "
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    "Best schools in the US, beautiful neighborhood with easy accessibility to public transportation and restaurants "
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  • Robert S.
    "Place where kids can walk to friends house and the park without worry. Great place for being part of a community and feeling a sense of belonging"
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  • Pamela H.
    "We feel so lucky to live near the huge and beautiful Newton Library, are able to walk to 3 adorable villages, have 2 Whole Foods and a trader joes less than a mile away, excellent schools, 12 mins to downtown, and have never felt more safe and happy amid a wonderful community"
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  • Deandra K.
    "Tons of dog walkers around Crystal lake and Cold Spring Park- (dog park). Everyone is friendly and respectful with their dogs."
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  • Debbie A.
    "This is a good and safe area and a better education. I’m very confident that my kids go to the school here in newton "
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  • Mdmdagesse
    "Live here for 6 years and not really made any friends. Very walkable neighborhood with park near by and even Crystal lake near by. The T is also very accessible. "
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  • Mdmdagesse
    "Newton Center is a great location for commuting and having so many dining options. Also near Crystal Lake which offers plenty of summer activities. "
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  • Deandra K.
    "Great place to live. Friendly neighbors, safe for kids, great schools We have lived here for 13 years and we really enjoy it. Neighbors here help each other during bad weather, and lots of fun things to do at Crystal Lake."
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  • Megan M.
    "Green line is close by or there's a bus during the week that can connect you to express busses downtown"
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  • Realtyakin
    "Dog owners seem to enjoy their activities with their dogs. They have great outdoor space where they walk and jog. "
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  • Robert S.
    "There are lots of other field walkers to socialize with. And a dedicated carriage lane path with grass spaces. "
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  • Rob D.
    "Neighborhood happy hours and gatherings. Lots of kids and they have fun playing together. People seem to genuinely care about the neighborhood. "
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  • Jdiffc
    "I’ve lived here in Newton Centre for almost 30 years and love the convenience of a city with the outdoor parks and recreation of the country. Schools are great, easy walk to public transportation, and Crystal Lake is one block away, You can walk to Whole Foods, the library, City Hall, Cold Springs Park and great restaurants."
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  • Robert S.
    "Great public school community and more kids sports and activities within 10 min than you could ever believe. "
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  • Jakritzer
    "Plenty of sidewalks. Friendly neighbors. Open spaces nearby. There is a carriage lane with minimal local traffic that goes for miles"
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  • Robert S.
    "Everyone is intelligent, college educated, and invests time in the community. Everyone volunteers and goes out of their way to contribute to the community. "
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  • Jakritzer
    "Cozy feel. Quiet. Walk to elementary school. Walk to Newton Center. Close to highway. Great schools "
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Frequently asked questions about 296 Ward St

  • What is 296 Ward St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 296 Ward St in Newton, MA is $3,168,600.
  • What is the price history for 296 Ward St?
    296 Ward St in Newton, MA last sold for $2,775,000 in September 2023.
  • 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.
  • Does 296 Ward St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 296 Ward St in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 296 Ward St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 296 Ward St in Newton, MA has laundry facilities.

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