398 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
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OFF MARKET

$1,899,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 8 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 3,636 sqft (on 0.34 acres)

398 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460

Newtonville
Est. Refi. Payment $11,628/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jul 29, 2016 for $1,265,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.9M
Since last month
Decreased$21K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$48K (+2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$636K (+50.3%)
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 +35% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.9M
August 2026$1.9M
July 2026$1.92M
June 2026$1.93M
May 2026$1.91M
April 2026$1.85M
March 2026$1.86M
February 2026$1.8M
January 2026$1.76M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

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
55 Washington Park, Newton, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$2,464,000
06/01/26
6
3.5
4,527
322 Cabot St, Newton, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,200,000
07/09/26
5
4.5
3,942
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/12/25
5
2.5
2,877
90 Hull St, Newton, MA
0.33
Single-Family Home
$1,870,000
09/08/26
6
3.5
3,137
55 Bridges Ave, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,305,000
06/05/26
5
2
1,960
73 Washington Park, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$3,050,000
06/18/26
6
5.5
5,419
240 Upland Rd, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,899,000
05/01/26
6
4
4,323
50 Grove Hill Park, Newton, MA
0.57
Single-Family Home
$1,404,810
07/07/26
4
2
2,804
137 Withington Rd, Newton, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$2,457,000
07/21/26
4
3
3,627
30 Trowbridge Ave, Newton, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$3,061,000
07/01/26
5
4
5,446

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
508 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460
0.06
$1,619,900
3
3
2,501
Off Market
377 Walnut St #1, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.06
$2,543,000
6
5
5,757
Recently Sold
3 Otis St #3, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.06
-
4
3.5
3,225
Off Market
86 Washington Park #86, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.09
-
2
3
1,856
Off Market
391 Walnut St #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.05
$687,600
1
2
1,043
Off Market
391 Walnut St #5, Newton, MA 02460
0.05
$1,685,000
3
3
2,817
Recently Sold
391 Walnut St #4, Newton, MA 02460
0.05
$1,399,500
3
3
2,807
Off Market
110 Washington Park #8, Newton, MA 02460
0.10
$1,256,100
2
2
2,015
Off Market
100 Washington Park Park #100, Newtonville, MA 02460
0.10
-
3
2.5
2,881
Off Market
112 Washington Park #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.10
$783,000
2
1
1,185
Off Market
355 Walnut St #2, Newton, MA 02460
0.10
$1,076,400
4
4
2,383
Off Market
355 Walnut St #1, Newton, MA 02460
0.10
$1,655,200
5
4.5
3,700
Off Market

Local Information

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

Single-Family Home
Built in 1885
0.34 acre lot
3,636 sqft
$522/sqft
Garage

About this House

Stately Victorian Home With Over 3,500 Sq.ft GLA In Desirable Newtonville Village. 14 Rooms, 8 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Hardwood Floors, High Ceilings and Bay Windows Throughout. Newer Roof, Heat, Electric and Hot Water. Property Sits On A 14,870 Sq.Ft. Corner Lot With 10+ Car Parking and 2 Car Garage. Close to Shops, Restaurants, and Transportation. Zoned SR-2 for single-family use, but also allows for its current use as non-profit business office.
398 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02460 is a 8 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 3,636 sqft single-family home in Newtonville, built in 1885. It last sold for $1,265,000 on Jul 29, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,899,100, with a rent estimate of $5,720/month.

Home Details for 398 Walnut St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 13
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1885
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Victorian

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.34 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jul 29, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,265,000
Jan 10, 2002
Source: N/A
Sold
$820,000

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

Newtonville
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What Locals Say about Newtonville

At least 60 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 93 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 90 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 89 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 88 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say kids play outside

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 67 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 48 % Say there are community events

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  • Shermaderma
    "Great neighborhood. Walking to distance to everything; schools, groceries, restaurants, fast food, commuter rail and buses. People are out and about and friendly. Streets are safe. "
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    "Wonderful city. Safest of its size in the whole country. First class schools, wonderful library, convenient shopping, lots of restaurants. Newton is called the garden city because of the extensive trees found everywhere."
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    "It’s a nice neighborhood, very quiet, good school district, access to public transportation and restaurants."
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  • Babpta
    "various parks and places to walk you pet. must keep the dog on a leash always remember to clean up, you could be fined"
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  • Katherine
    "The is the dog park close and also Pooch hotel (doggie daycare & boarding) near by. There is also a huge park where we walk around quite a lot. Our dog never gets tired of it! "
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  • EO
    "There are both off leash parks and designated area parks. I do not own a dog so I cannot speak too much. Also there are coyotes and wild turkeys which may be dangerous to small dogs."
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  • Gloria L.
    "People have a high level of education, while being down to earth and are very family oriented. We love the proximity to the Mass Pike which makes it easy to get to Boston or anywhere to the West also. Neighbors are friendly and involved in the school system and the town politics."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Tons of places to walk your dog that are safe and easy to get to."
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  • Shayne B.
    "It has a suburban feel with a lot of the convenience of city life."
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  • Shayne B.
    "There are lots of traffic lights, but the traffic in my area is not too bad."
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  • Shayne B.
    "Newtonville has good schools and tons of parks where kids can play."
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  • Attybsk
    "It’s a suburban hamlet in close proximity to the thriving beat of Boston. Close to Fenway Park, close to the Celtics and Bruins, Patriots to the south and easy access to highways north and west, this is the epicenter of where it all happens!"
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  • Jenna T.
    "There are nice dog parks and other areas to take your dog."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Our main street has unique restaurants that let you enjoy all kinds of cuisine. It is a fun place to wander around."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville is super accessible, right off the highway."
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  • Jenna T.
    "Newtonville has great opportunities for kids to participate in sports and has a lot of little neighborhood groups of friends."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "This is a dog-friendly area. There is a nice dog park that is well maintained and not very crowded. You can access the Comm Ave Carriage Road or Charles River paths for long walks. There are also several large parks nearby."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It is beautiful and populated by down-to-earth people."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "It can be difficult getting in and out of this neighborhood during rush hour, but most of the time there is no traffic or it is minimal. Very easy access to Mass Pike and Boston."
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  • Stephanie C.
    "Newton public schools are great. There are many families in the neighborhood. There's also a large public library."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Great neighborhood. Neighbors are friendly and civil, great schools, supportive community. Generally well to do, educated."
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  • Ebruoral1
    "Lived in the neighborhood for more than 10 years, has all the comforts that a neighborhood can have. Nice people, cared for houses, friendly atmosphere, great schools with parent involvement."
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  • Bernardo G.
    "Walk to commuter train, Shaws, Trader Joe's, Wholefoods, Newton Free Library and many other stores in Newtonville."
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Frequently asked questions about 398 Walnut St

  • What is 398 Walnut St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 398 Walnut St in Newton, MA is $1,899,100.
  • What is the price history for 398 Walnut St?
    398 Walnut St in Newton, MA last sold for $1,265,000 in July 2016.
  • 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 398 Walnut St?
    The lot at 398 Walnut St in Newton, MA is about 0.34 acres (14,810 sq ft).
  • Does 398 Walnut St have a garage?
    Yes, 398 Walnut St in Newton, MA has a garage.

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