62 James St, Newton, MA 02465
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SOLD
AUG 26, 2026

$1,275,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,202 sqft

62 James St, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $7,954/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 26, 2026 for $1,276,000 (2% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.28M
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$114K (+9.9%)
Since last sale
Decreased$2K (-0.2%)
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 +64% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$1.27M
August 2026$1.28M
July 2026$1.32M
June 2026$1.29M
May 2026$1.3M
April 2026$1.26M
March 2026$1.26M
February 2026$1.21M
January 2026$1.19M
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
48 William St, Newton, MA
0.06
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$1,175,000
10/03/25
3
2
1,842
110 Falmouth Rd, Newton, MA
0.34
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$1,385,000
07/15/26
4
2
2,257
45 Cherry Pl, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
10/31/25
4
2
1,712
115 Albert Rd, Newton, MA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$1,380,000
06/12/26
3
2
1,726
33 Lill Ave, Newton, MA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
11/26/25
3
2
2,525
38 Barbara Rd, Newton, MA
0.42
Single-Family Home
$1,111,000
05/29/26
4
1.5
1,940
4 Rebecca Rd, Newton, MA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$1,374,000
08/19/26
4
2.5
3,213
154 Cherry St, Newton, MA
0.50
Single-Family Home
$1,300,000
08/20/26
4
2
2,060
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
07/30/26
3
2
2,020

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
48 William St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$1,201,400
3
2
1,842
Off Market
28 William St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$1,184,600
3
2
1,601
Off Market
105 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$3,115,000
6
5
6,397
Recently Sold
138 Tolman St, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$1,295,000
3
2.5
2,610
For Sale
121 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.11
$1,414,000
3
2.5
1,862
Off Market
267 River St #267, West Newton, MA 02465
0.15
$1,122,000
3
2.5
1,610
Recently Sold
265-267 River St #265, West Newton, MA 02465
0.15
$1,450,000
3
3.5
1,886
Recently Sold
263 River St, Newton, MA 02465
0.16
$950,200
2
2
1,510
Off Market
99 Sheridan St, Newton, MA 02465
0.18
$1,226,700
2
2
1,345
Off Market
274 Derby St, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$1,252,500
2
2
1,788
Off Market
262 River St, Newton, MA 02465
0.18
$3,099,000
6
5
8,076
For Sale

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 1964
2,202 sqft
$579/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Perfectly situated on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in West Newton, this move-in ready 4bed/2.5bath is ready for its next owner! First floor offers a sun-drenched living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen/dining space with french doors out to the deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard, and an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances. Down the hall find 3 full bedrooms, a renovated full bath and a primary with an en-suite half bath. Fully finished lower level offers a second living space with FP, a full bedroom with closet, a 5th flex room for another bedroom or office space, a full bathroom, and a laundry/utility room with a sink. Plus, fresh paint throughout, central air AND a whole-house fan, one-car garage, two outdoor storage sheds, a large driveway that could fit 10+ cars and solar panels that help keep electric costs way down!!! Roof 2015 + tankless water heater 2017. Sprawling 10K+ sq ft lot lined with mature trees. All this in a fabulous Newton location minutes to West Newton Square, the commuter rail, schools & more! Must see.
62 James St, Newton, MA 02465 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,202 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1964. It last sold for $1,276,000 on Aug 26, 2026 (2% above the $1,249,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,275,900, with a rent estimate of $4,523/month.
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Fleet Homes Group, (617) 831-1099
Keller Williams Realty, (617) 969-9000
Melanie K. Fleet, (508) 439-3099
Bought with: Margaret Squair, (617) 584-2225, Coldwell Banker Realty - Framingham, (508) 872-0084
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73552584

Home Details for 62 James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage AccessNumber of Rooms: 6Types 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: 2202 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas RangeAppliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, DryerDisposalDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Bamboo, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck, PatioExterior: Deck, PatioFoundation: Concrete Perimeter
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 8No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 9Parking: Attached,Under,Off Street,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1451Finished Area (below surface): 751

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Raised Ranch
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Peony Plant To The Right Of The Steps Out Front-- Owner Would Like To Take For Sentimental Value.Parcel Number: M:0044 B:0014 L:0059A, 692613

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,249,000Price Per Sqft: $579/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Aug 04 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Newton
School Information
Elementary School: Franklin/Burr BufferJr High / Middle School: DayHigh School: North

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2202 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, UniversityNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10295 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&S

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73552584Power Production Type Annual: 8946Power Production Type Annual Status: EstimatedPower Production Type Size: 8946Power Production Type Year Install: 2015Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1451

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsMedical FacilityHighway AccessHouse of WorshipPrivate SchoolPublic SchoolT-StationUniversity

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 26, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73552584
Sold
$1,276,000
Aug 5, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73552584
Pending
$1,249,000
Jul 28, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73552584
Contingent
$1,249,000
Jul 21, 2026
Source: MLS PIN #73552584
Listed For Sale
$1,249,000

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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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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Frequently asked questions about 62 James St

  • What is 62 James St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 62 James St in Newton, MA is $1,275,900.
  • What is the price history for 62 James St?
    62 James St in Newton, MA last sold for $1,276,000 in August 2026.
  • 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 62 James St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 62 James St in Newton, MA has air conditioning.
  • Does 62 James St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 62 James St in Newton, MA has in-unit laundry.

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