Last Sold Price
3 beds2,226 sqft$389/sqft
16 Avondale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Perfect combination! A lovely home in a fabulous location. This Stucco English Colonial has a rare, spacious and sun filled open floor plan. Large main floor features a fire place in the living room, formal dining room, sun room, eat-in kitchen and half bath. The second floor boasts 3 ample bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is finished for use as an office or family room. Situated on a beautiful street in the heart of Newton Centre in Ward School district and close to houses of worship, shopping...Perfect combination! A lovely home in a fabulous location. This Stucco English Colonial has a rare, spacious and sun filled open floor plan. Large main floor features a fire place in the living room, formal dining room, sun room, eat-in kitchen and half bath. The second floor boasts 3 ample bedrooms and a full bath. The basement is finished for use as an office or family room. Situated on a beautiful street in the heart of Newton Centre in Ward School district and close to houses of worship, shopping and the "T". Easy access to major highways. The yard is serene and the house is well suited to those with traditional or modern tastes. Wonderful space for entertaining. Must see.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/22/2016 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Sandra Fromm • Dwell360
  2. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 16 Avondale Road

Status
MLS #
71909263
Days on Market
92
Taxes
$7,245 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1915
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$955,800

Avg days on market

18

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

[Newton, MA]

9 comparable properties found

1

$850,000

Sold 09/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1.5
Bathrooms
2,312
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
a front view of a house with a garden
1/43
2

$980,000

Sold 10/17/25

3
Bedrooms
2,050
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$1,100,000 | 15 Allen Avenue, Newton, MA 02468
1/37
3

$1,100,000

Sold 11/10/25

3
Bedrooms
1,945
Square Feet
0.15
Acres
$1,100,000 | 42 Lindbergh Avenue, Newton, MA 02465
1/2
4

$1,100,000

Sold 03/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,977
Square Feet
0.19
Acres
$1,005,000 | 5 Olde Field Road, Newton, MA 02459
1/23
5

$1,005,000

Sold 07/15/26

3
Bedrooms
1,709
Square Feet
0.20
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/27
6

$955,800

Sold 04/07/25

3
Bedrooms
1,820
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
a view of a white house with a yard covered in snow
1/7
7

$930,000

Sold 03/17/25

3
Bedrooms
1,656
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/40
8

$899,000

Sold 10/31/25

3
Bedrooms
1,666
Square Feet
0.10
Acres
$900,000 | 20 Oakland Street, Unit ST, Newton, MA 02458
1/35
9

$900,000

Sold 04/11/25

3
Bedrooms
2,312
Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres

Location

Listing Courtesy of Dwell360, Sandra Fromm; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Scott Goldsmith

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Building Information for 16 Avondale Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,659 SF

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$5,006 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,402

Property Taxes

$604

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 16 Avondale Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2226.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cable Hookup
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: garage currently used for storage
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:73 B:042 L:0007,703714
  • Assessments: $624,000
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 16 Avondale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564659826

$866,000

+36.8% / yr

Jan 22, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71909263

$866,000
Dec 30, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71909263

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #564659826

$866,000

+36.8% / yr

01/22/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71909263

$866,000
12/30/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71909263

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

Public Records for 16 Avondale Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,141,000Additions$301,200Total$1,442,200
Tax Record2025$14,134 ($1,178 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt841 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,659 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:042 L:0007

Schools near 16 Avondale Road

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 - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mt Alvernia High School
Private7 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 16 Avondale Road, Newton, MA 02459
$866,000
3
2,226
6,659
$1,850,000
4
2,336
5,250
$1,180,000
3
1,880
5,120
4
3.5
2,380
6,500
$799,000
4
1,878
$1,250,000
3
1,820
7,780

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Listing Courtesy of Dwell360, Sandra Fromm; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

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