A rare great value offering the best of both worlds—a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home's flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.
— MLSPIN #: 73366560Map of 255 Adams Avenue, Newton, MA 02465
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| List Price: | $1,599,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73366560 |
| Town: | Newton |
| Neighborhood: | West Newton |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02465 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 5 |
| Full Baths: | 4 |
| Living Area: | 3,375 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.28 |
| Taxes: | 12,858 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Flooring: | Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Heating: | Natural Gas, Hydro Air |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Pool Features: | In Ground |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1900 |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Directions: | Derby Street to Adams AVENUE (not Street). |
| Laundry Features: | Walk-in Storage, In Basement |
| Foundation Details: | Concrete Perimeter |
| Electric: | Circuit Breakers |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Living Room |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-04-30 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.28 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 12,341 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Rooms Total: | 9 |
| Architectural Style: | Colonial |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 3,375 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Storage, Fenced Yard |
| Fencing: | Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Office, Exercise Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Other Structures: | Cabana |
| Parcel Number: | 689884 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Patio |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Road Surface Type: | Paved |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven |
| Zoning: | SR3 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Elementary School: | Franklin |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| High School: | North |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Day |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | Sellers welcome offers with requests for buyer concessions. Whole house renovation in 2006. Roof replaced in 2022; Refrigerator 2023: Dishwasher 2025. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell, Exclusive Agency |
| Listing Terms: | Contract |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 2 |
| Disclosure: | No |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 2 |
| Laundry Dimen: | 12.6X12.11 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $473.78 |
| Page: | 585 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $473.78 |
| Sewage District: | MWRA |
| Square Feet Disclosures: | Lower level included 824 sq. ft. Square footage measured by Drone Home Media. |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $1,800,000 |
| Parking Total: | 4 |
| Road Responsibility: | Public Maintained Road |
| Room Bathroom1 Area: | 52.44 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower |
| Room Bathroom1 Length: | 5.7 |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom1 Width: | 9.2 |
| Room Bathroom2 Area: | 70.149999 |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall |
| Room Bathroom2 Length: | 11.5 |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom2 Width: | 6.1 |
| Room Bathroom3 Area: | 48.45 |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall |
| Room Bathroom3 Length: | 5.7 |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Third |
| Room Bathroom3 Width: | 8.5 |
| Room Bedroom2 Area: | 162.265 |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Bedroom2 Length: | 14.11 |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Width: | 11.5 |
| Room Bedroom3 Area: | 120.75 |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Bedroom3 Length: | 11.5 |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Width: | 10.5 |
| Room Bedroom4 Area: | 194.31 |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom4 Length: | 15.3 |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Third |
| Room Bedroom4 Width: | 12.7 |
| Room Bedroom5 Area: | 222.3 |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Bedroom5 Length: | 17.1 |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | First |
| Room Bedroom5 Width: | 13 |
| Room Dining Room Area: | $234.23 |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Dining Room Length: | 16.6 |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Dining Room Width: | 14.11 |
| Room Kitchen Area: | 179.36 |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances |
| Room Kitchen Length: | 11.8 |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Width: | 15.2 |
| Room Living Room Area: | 261 |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Living Room Length: | 11.6 |
| Room Living Room Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Width: | 22.5 |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | No |
| Room Master Bedroom Area: | 179.55 |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting |
| Room Master Bedroom Length: | 13.5 |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Room Master Bedroom Width: | 13.3 |
| Room Office Area: | 125.25 |
| Room Office Features: | Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Office Length: | 16.7 |
| Room Office Level: | Third |
| Room Office Width: | 7.5 |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $1,312,000 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Actual, Renovated Since |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on June 16, 2025 06:01 AM
Property Last Updated: June 03, 2025 11:26 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: The Margie and Jon Team
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