8 Taft Ave, Newton, MA 02465
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OFF MARKET

$1,218,900

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,344 sqft

8 Taft Ave, Newton, MA 02465

West Newton
Est. Refi. Payment $7,284/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 12, 2014 for $516,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$1.22M
Since last month
Increased$52K (+4.4%)
Since last year
Increased$177K (+17%)
Since last sale
Increased$703K (+136.2%)
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 +115% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$1.22M
August 2026$1.21M
July 2026$1.17M
June 2026$1.15M
May 2026$1.06M
April 2026$1.29M
March 2026$1.16M
February 2026$1.23M
January 2026$1.06M
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
9 John St, Waltham, MA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$715,000
12/04/25
3
2
1,285
98 Cherry St, Newton, MA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$1,060,000
06/10/26
3
1.5
1,725
148 Waltham St, Newton, MA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$1,290,000
06/17/26
3
3
2,083
75 Cherry St, Newton, MA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$970,000
01/07/26
2
2
1,368
144 Alder St, Waltham, MA
0.56
Single-Family Home
$755,000
06/30/26
3
1.5
1,422
51 Pratt Dr, Newton, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,170,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,857
34 Pleasant St W, Newton, MA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$1,455,000
07/09/26
3
1.5
1,970
46 Jerome Ave, Newton, MA
0.35
Single-Family Home
$1,280,000
07/30/26
3
2
2,020
38 Barbara Rd, Newton, MA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$1,111,000
05/29/26
4
1.5
1,940
12 Fessenden St, Newton, MA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$1,260,000
06/18/26
4
1.5
1,484

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
505 Crafts St, Newton, MA 02465
0.08
$1,740,300
4
3
3,379
Off Market
170 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
0.05
$1,807,400
6
3.5
3,808
Off Market
52 Harding St, Newton, MA 02465
0.06
$1,556,300
4
1.5
1,575
Off Market
213 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$2,021,400
5
4.5
3,704
Off Market
43 Taft Ave, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$879,000
3
1.5
956
For Sale
148 Waltham St, Newton, MA 02465
0.09
$1,290,000
3
3
2,083
Recently Sold
69 Maynard St, Newton, MA 02465
0.13
$1,345,000
3
2
1,939
For Sale
76 Harding St, Newton, MA 02465
0.11
$2,090,000
5
4.5
3,250
Recently Sold
52-54 Hatfield Rd, West Newton, MA 02465
0.13
-
4
2
1,920
Off Market
30 Richards Cir, Newton, MA 02465
0.16
$1,446,200
4
2
3,026
Off Market
48 Maynard St, Newton, MA 02465
0.17
$2,682,100
5
5
4,400
Off Market
49 Maynard St, Newton, MA 02465
0.17
$1,614,800
4
2
2,068
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 1906
1,344 sqft
$907/sqft
Garage

About this House

Price adjusted! This is a great house! Charming 3 bed 2 full bath colonial situated on a quite street in a desirable neighborhood. Spacious first floor layout with, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen and a full bath. Second floor has 3 family size bedrooms and a full bath. Full basement with laundry, and tons of potential to create a playroom or work out room. Enclosed front porch. Nice deck off of the kitchen over looking a private back yard. Two car garage. Walking distance to Albermarle field, schools and public transportation. This is a great house, come take a look!
8 Taft Ave, Newton, MA 02465 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,344 sqft single-family home in West Newton, built in 1906. It last sold for $516,000 on Nov 12, 2014. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $1,218,900, with a rent estimate of $4,502/month.

Home Details for 8 Taft Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Exterior Features

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

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1906
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Old Style

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 12, 2014
Source: C21 Commonwealth Sold #71711315_02465
Sold
$516,000
Oct 6, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$524,900
Sep 11, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$524,900
Price decreased by 2%
Aug 9, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$534,900
Price decreased by 3%
Jul 10, 2014
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$549,900

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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Neighborhood Overview

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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 8 Taft Ave

  • What is 8 Taft Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 8 Taft Ave in Newton, MA is $1,218,900.
  • What is the price history for 8 Taft Ave?
    8 Taft Ave in Newton, MA last sold for $516,000 in November 2014.
  • 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.
  • How big is the lot at 8 Taft Ave?
    The lot at 8 Taft Ave in Newton, MA is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
  • Does 8 Taft Ave have a garage?
    Yes, 8 Taft Ave in Newton, MA has a garage.

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