54 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465
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SOLD
MAY 1, 2026

54 Temple St
Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 3,290 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$2,200,000

Last Sold: May 1, 2026
4% below list $2.29M
$669/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $13,028/mo*
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$2,200,000

Last Sold: May 1, 2026
4% below list $2.29M
$669/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $13,028/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,290 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1895
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Living Area
3,290 sqft
Price/Sqft
$669/sqft
Parking
1 Car Garage

About this House

Classic residence atop coveted West Newton Hill. Set on a 13,966 SF corner lot, this gracious home enjoys a premier location near Peirce Elementary and West Newton Village, with convenient access to the commuter rail, major highways, and downtown Boston. Timeless architectural details include leaded and diamond-pane windows, bay windows, window seats, elegant mantels, and a striking grand piano-style staircase as the home’s centerpiece. Generously scaled rooms offer wonderful flow for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen has been recently refreshed and includes an eat-in area and pantry. A delightful screened porch provides a perfect place to relax and enjoy the surroundings. The second floor features four substantial bedrooms including a primary suite. The third level offers two additional flexible rooms ideal for bedrooms, offices, or creative space. The lower level provides approximately 1,200 square feet ready to be customized.
54 Temple St, Newton, MA 02465 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,290 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1895. It last sold for $2,200,000 on May 1, 2026 (4% below the $2,295,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $2,189,300, with a rent estimate of $6,424/month.

Home Details for 54 Temple St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Master Bathroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3290 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Wood, Tile

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck - WoodExterior: Deck - WoodFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Attached,Detached,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3290

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1895
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial,Victorian
Building
Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Exclusions Include Dining Room Chandelier And Mirror Above Living Room Fireplace.Parcel Number: S:32 B:011 L:0007, 687725

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $2,295,000Price Per Sqft: $669/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 24 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: NewtonCommunity: West Newton
School Information
Elementary School: PeirceJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3290 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73485492Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3290
Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago
Listed by The Drucker Group, (617) 480-5696
Compass, (617) 752-6845
Bought with: The Drucker Group, (617) 480-5696, Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73485492

Price History for 54 Temple St

DatePriceEventSource
05/01/2026$2,200,000Sold
MLS PIN #73485492
03/19/2026$2,295,000ContingentMLS PIN #73485492
03/11/2026$2,295,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73485492
07/01/2005$1,325,000Sold
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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$21,769
Assessment$2,221,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 54 Temple St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
23 Ascenta Ter, Newton, MA
0.13
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
06/12/26
5
3.5
2,756
26 Sterling St, Newton, MA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$3,100,000
08/19/25
6
3.5
4,000
10 Ruane Rd, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$2,650,000
01/06/26
4
3.5
4,393
26 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$3,210,000
04/24/26
5
4
4,445
7 Arapahoe Rd, Newton, MA
0.53
Single-Family Home
$1,880,000
10/23/25
4
2.5
2,950
27 Tennyson Rd, Newton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,050,000
04/03/26
3
3
3,114
94 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$3,125,000
06/18/26
5
5.5
5,280
18 Sewall St, Newton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$4,200,000
02/24/26
5
5.5
4,848
249 Highland St, Newton, MA
0.36
Single-Family Home
$2,900,000
11/06/25
4
3.5
3,986

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Neighborhood Overview

West Newton
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What Locals Say about West Newton

At least 81 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 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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