55 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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SOLD
AUG 19, 2026

$1,814,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,556 sqft

55 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $10,832/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 19, 2026 for $1,815,000 (1% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.81M
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-0.6%)
Since last year
Increased$123K (+7.3%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2K (-0.1%)
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 +77% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.81M
July 2026$1.82M
June 2026$1.75M
May 2026$1.76M
April 2026$1.73M
March 2026$1.74M
February 2026$1.68M
January 2026$1.64M
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
4 Hosmer Cir, Newton, MA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$1,599,000
11/19/25
3
2.5
2,110
51 Fairfield St, Newton, MA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$1,845,000
07/14/26
4
2.5
2,625
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,925,000
11/14/25
5
3.5
2,944
33 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
11/12/25
5
2.5
2,877
91 Hillside Ave, Newton, MA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$2,150,000
07/30/26
5
2.5
2,875
29 Parsons St, West Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,800,000
04/03/26
4
4
3,396
46 Randlett Park, Newton, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,525,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
2,420
40 Greenwood Ave, Newton, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$1,820,000
07/07/26
7
4.5
4,510
11 Bunker Ln, Newton, MA
0.52
Single-Family Home
$1,467,000
06/15/26
3
1.5
1,824

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
66 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02466
0.04
$4,160,400
3
3
1,460
Off Market
198 Otis St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$5,149,400
8
8.5
8,060
Off Market
23 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.07
$6,098,600
5
6
8,786
Off Market
272 Highland Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$2,932,500
5
4
3,672
Off Market
190 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.10
$2,936,700
4
4.5
5,693
Off Market
189 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$2,300,000
6
4
4,545
For Sale
175 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.14
$2,008,500
4
3.5
3,063
Off Market
140 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.15
$1,925,000
5
3.5
2,944
Recently Sold
240 Mount Vernon St, Newton, MA 02465
0.14
$3,783,100
6
5
4,693
Off Market
230 Austin St #B, West Newton, MA 02465
0.16
$1,987,600
4
4.5
3,900
Off Market
12 Balcarres Rd, Newton, MA 02465
0.12
$2,694,500
5
4
3,794
Off Market

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
1950
Living Area
2,556 sqft
Price/Sqft
$710/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Timeless brick Colonial set on beautifully landscaped grounds, delivering exceptional indoor-outdoor living in prestigious West Newton Hill, one of Newton's most sought-after neighborhoods. An estate-like backyard retreat features an expansive paver patio, sweeping lawn, mature landscaping, garden beds & detached 2-car garage, creating a setting rarely found this close to Newton Centre. Inside, the oversized kitchen w/breakfast bar flows seamlessly into a spacious dining room, creating the true heart of the home. Elegant living room w/fireplace & custom built-ins offers a warm gathering space, while a dedicated office provides ideal work-from-home flexibility. The 2nd level features 3 beds including the prim. suite w/walk-in closet & ensuite bath, plus a 2nd full bath. Finished LL offers versatile space for movie night, playroom, gym or office. Moments to vibrant dining, boutique shopping, the Green Line T, Route 9, Route 128 & the Mass Pike. Offers Mon 4pm.
55 Forest Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,556 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1950. It last sold for $1,815,000 on Aug 19, 2026 (1% above the $1,799,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2015 with an asking price of $4,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 18, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,814,100, with a rent estimate of $4,365/month.
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Chuck Silverston Team, (617) 699-6234
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (617) 264-7900
Bought with: The Drucker Group, (617) 480-5696, Compass, (617) 752-6845
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73537937

Home Details for 55 Forest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Bulkhead,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2556 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric OvenAppliances: Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, DryerDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: In BasementMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Electric Baseboard,OilHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Fireplace: Family Room, Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Flooring - Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Flooring Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioExterior: Patio, GardenFoundation: Concrete PerimeterGarden
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Detached,Garage Door Opener,Paved Drive,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2080Finished Area (below surface): 476

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: S:32 B:002 L:0013, 687576

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,799,000Price Per Sqft: $710/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jul 07 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: PierceJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: Newton North Hs

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2556 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Public School, T-StationNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9760 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73537937Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2080

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityPublic SchoolT-Station

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73537937
Sold
$1,815,000
Jul 7, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73537937
Pending
$1,799,000
Jun 25, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73537937
Contingent
$1,799,000
Jun 18, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73537937
Listed For Sale
$1,799,000
Jun 1, 2017
Source: N/A
Sold
$1,180,000

Market trends in Newton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$1.59M
$66.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$631
$9MoM
Available listings
261
60MoM

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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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  • Trulia User
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 55 Forest Ave

  • What is 55 Forest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 55 Forest Ave in Newton, MA is $1,814,100.
  • What is the price history for 55 Forest Ave?
    55 Forest Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $1,815,000 in August 2026.
  • Is Newton a buyer's or seller's market?
    Newton is currently a buyer's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Newton?
    The median sale price in Newton is $1.59M. That is up $66.33K from the prior month.
  • Does 55 Forest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 55 Forest Ave in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 55 Forest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 55 Forest Ave in Newton, MA has in-unit laundry.

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