17 Lancaster Rd

Newton, MA 02458

$2,795,000
Price
5
Beds
4,770 Sq. Ft.
$586 / Sq. Ft.
4,770
Sq. Ft.
$586
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Classic Tudor showcasing striking architectural details & timeless charm in one of Newton’s most desirable neighborhoods. Enter to a dramatic staircase beneath a hand-painted domed ceiling with a statement chandelier. Continue into a gracious living room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, distinctive windows, arched openings, and an ornate fireplace, an impressive space well suited for entertaining. The living room flows into a library with well-designed built-ins & fireplace, a perfect...Classic Tudor showcasing striking architectural details & timeless charm in one of Newton’s most desirable neighborhoods. Enter to a dramatic staircase beneath a hand-painted domed ceiling with a statement chandelier. Continue into a gracious living room with a barrel-vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, distinctive windows, arched openings, and an ornate fireplace, an impressive space well suited for entertaining. The living room flows into a library with well-designed built-ins & fireplace, a perfect spot for reading while overlooking the yard. The elegant dining room connects to the spacious kitchen & large family room ideal for everyday living. Excellent flow throughout the main level. The 2nd floor offers 5 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with walk-in closet, en-suite bath, an office, plus 2 additional full baths. Finished lower level with a versatile living space, full bath, and access to an oversized 4 car garage. Tucked away on a quiet, well-located cul-de-sac.
  1. Listed by Ilene Solomon • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  2. Listed by Lilya Sorkin • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 17 Lancaster Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style
Garden, Tudor
Garage Spaces
4
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 04/15/2026 09:59 PM

Property Details for 17 Lancaster Road

StatusBack On Market
MLS #73488572
Days on Market29
Taxes$23,358 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1936
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Lilya Sorkin
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Building Information for 17 Lancaster Road

Stories-Year Built1936Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,070 SF

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$14,074

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Property Information for 17 Lancaster Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 4770.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Finished, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Cedar Closet(s), Lighting - Overhead, Archway, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub, Closet, Closet - Double, Library, Office, Bathroom, Game Room, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Sauna/Steam/Hot Tub, Wetbar, Wired for Surround Sound, Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, First Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double,Decorative Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Recessed Lighting,Pocket Door
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Recessed Lighting,Washer Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Crown Molding,Pocket Door
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Archway
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Wet Bar,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove,Peninsula,Lighting - Overhead,Pocket Door
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting,Archway
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Cedar,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,French Doors,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Second
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Seller to replace window in library. Steam shower & 2 Bar lights not functional in primary bath. Downdraft vent on cooktop does not work. Radiant Floors in primary. 2nd washer/dryer upstairs.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:73 B:004 L:0008,703110
  • Assessments: $2,410,500
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 17 Lancaster Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488572

$2,795,000—
Jul 15, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88048766

$625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73488572

$2,795,000
07/15/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88048766

$625,000

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

Public Records for 17 Lancaster Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,349,200Additions$946,500Total$2,295,700
Tax Record2025$22,498 ($1,875 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,021 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,021 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,581 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,070 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1936ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:004 L:0008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 17 Lancaster Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ward Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bigelow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mt Alvernia High School
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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More information about 17 Lancaster Road, Newton, MA 02458

17 Lancaster Road is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02458. This property was listed for sale on March 18, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $2,795,000. It has been on the market for a total of 29 days and was last sold on July 15, 1993. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 17 Lancaster Road is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 4,770 sqft single family home built in 1936.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ilene Solomon; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Lilya Sorkin

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