1289 Walnut St

2,600 Sq. Ft.
$587 / Sq. Ft.
2,600
Sq. Ft.
$587
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Move-in ready, updated 3-bed, 2.5-bath home .3 miles to the Green line & blocks from soon-to-be-open new Countryside Elementary School. On the corner of a dead end St. The heart of the home is a stunning chef’s kitchen that opens to the dining room, ideal for entertaining. Highlights include an oversized island, Viking gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, & French doors leading to a new deck. The main level also features a living rm w/ gas fireplace, an office w/ custom built-ins, a half...Move-in ready, updated 3-bed, 2.5-bath home .3 miles to the Green line & blocks from soon-to-be-open new Countryside Elementary School. On the corner of a dead end St. The heart of the home is a stunning chef’s kitchen that opens to the dining room, ideal for entertaining. Highlights include an oversized island, Viking gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, wine fridge, & French doors leading to a new deck. The main level also features a living rm w/ gas fireplace, an office w/ custom built-ins, a half bath, & a large mudroom. Upstairs, the primary suite includes a recently updated bath w/ soaking tub, while two additional bedrooms share a full bath w/ a walk-in steam shower. Enjoy outdoor living on the charming farmer’s porch with a swing, perfect for relaxing, overlooking the fenced-in yard. Finished lower level offers additional living space & storage. 2025 boiler & 2023 AC. Ideally located near shopping, Newton Highlands Village center, and T, offering easy access to the city.
  1. Listed by The Baker Team • Keller Williams Realty
  2. Listed by Patricia Baker • Keller Williams Realty
  3. Listed by Erin Hendrick • Keller Williams Realty

Property Details for 1289 Walnut Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Craftsman
Style
Garden, Colonial, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/28/2026 01:18 PM

Property Details for 1289 Walnut Street

StatusNew
MLS #73472199
Days on Market2
Taxes$12,696 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1928
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, The Baker Team; Keller Williams Realty, Patricia Baker; Keller Williams Realty, Erin Hendrick
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Building Information for 1289 Walnut Street

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,336 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,491 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,433

Property Taxes

$1,058

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1289 Walnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 2600.0
  • Color: Gray
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Water Treatment, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Crawl, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Radon Remediation System, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, Closet - Double, Decorative Molding, Cabinets - Upgraded, Mud Room, Office, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden, Stone Wall, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Composite, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 238.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 17.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 228.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet - Linen,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom2 Length: 19.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Marble,Steam / Sauna,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 238.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 418.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Storage
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 22.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 247.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 130.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cabinets - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Length: 13.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 10.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Agent has ownership in the property. Ring doorbell. 2025 Gas Boiler 2023 Heat Pump 2nd Floor (AC & Heat). The back part of driveway is partially on neighbor's property. Sub-Zero standalone beverage drawers in island are not cooling properly & need service. See seller's statement for additional info.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:83 B:002 L:0009,707034
  • Assessments: $1,295,500
  • Book: 54935
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 1289 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472199

$1,525,000
Jul 1, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292449398

$775,000

-3.0% / yr

Jul 1, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #70999772

$775,000
Apr 25, 2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70999772

Apr 25, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #70999772

Nov 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70999772

$820,000
Aug 28, 2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254106739

$820,000

+9.9% / yr

Aug 28, 2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70768333

$820,000
Jun 3, 2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70768333

May 28, 2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70768333

$799,000
Sep 8, 1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88047856

$220,000

+5.7% / yr

Jul 26, 1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88051204

$185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73472199

$1,525,000
07/01/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #292449398

$775,000

-3.0% / yr

07/01/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #70999772

$775,000
04/25/2010

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70999772

04/25/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #70999772

11/10/2009

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70999772

$820,000
08/28/2008

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #254106739

$820,000

+9.9% / yr

08/28/2008

Sold

MLS PIN #70768333

$820,000
06/03/2008

Contingent

MLS PIN #70768333

05/28/2008

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70768333

$799,000
09/08/1994

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88047856

$220,000

+5.7% / yr

07/26/1991

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88051204

$185,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1289 Walnut Street

Taxable ValueLand$868,200Additions$427,300Total$1,295,500
Tax Record2025$12,696 ($1,058 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,100 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt576 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,336 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:002 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1289 Walnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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1289 Walnut Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02461. This property was listed for sale on January 28, 2026 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $1,525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on July 1, 2010. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Countryside Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Newton South High School. 1289 Walnut Street is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,600 sqft single family home built in 1928.

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Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty, The Baker Team; Keller Williams Realty, Patricia Baker; Keller Williams Realty, Erin Hendrick

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