Last Sold Price
5 beds4,922 sqft$686/sqft
171 Hobart Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Elegant Newton Centre Colonial at the edge of Chestnut Hill, just moments to shops, dining, MBTA Green Line, Webster Woods. Gracious formal living and dining rooms create perfect setting for festive gatherings, while the expansive kitchen, breakfast room and cathedral-ceiling family room offer warm, casual spaces to relax and connect. French doors open to dramatic tiered deck, extending the living space outdoors for dining, grilling, and entertaining with zoned speakers for sound and sweeping views...Elegant Newton Centre Colonial at the edge of Chestnut Hill, just moments to shops, dining, MBTA Green Line, Webster Woods. Gracious formal living and dining rooms create perfect setting for festive gatherings, while the expansive kitchen, breakfast room and cathedral-ceiling family room offer warm, casual spaces to relax and connect. French doors open to dramatic tiered deck, extending the living space outdoors for dining, grilling, and entertaining with zoned speakers for sound and sweeping views of landscaped yard. The main level also enjoys a lovely guest suite and fabulous home office. Upstairs find a private primary suite with dressing room and luxurious bath, plus three additional beds and large bath. Finished lower level offers mudroom entrance and flex space for playroom, media room, gym, office, with convenient full bath. A heated driveway to melt off the snow, 2-car garage with EV charge and custom storage, solar panels, fence and stone walls complete this exceptional home.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/28/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Laura Segal • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 171 Hobart Road

Status
MLS #
73524173
Days on Market
10
Taxes
$27,328 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1992
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
4

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Segal

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team

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Building Information for 171 Hobart Road

Stories-Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.39 AC / 16,876 SF

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$19,432 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,155

Property Taxes

$2,277

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Property Information for 171 Hobart Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4922.0
  • Color: brick
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Half, Chair Rail, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Pedestal Sink, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Bathroom - With Tub, Study, Bathroom, Exercise Room, Mud Room, Media Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors, Intercom, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Other Equipment: Intercom
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Easements, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Improved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: A
  • Power Production Annual: 10.6
  • Power Production Annual Status: B
  • Power Production Size: 12
  • Power Production Year Install: 2016
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Coffered Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Remodeled,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Archway,Crown Molding,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Window Seat
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Pendant,Closet - Double
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Lighting - Sconce,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
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: Sellers have not used intercom or central vac. Two small easement areas at edges of lot.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 697894
  • Assessments: $2,792,300
  • Book: 53124
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR1
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 171 Hobart Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 28, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73524173

$3,375,000
Jun 5, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73524173

Jun 2, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73524173

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/28/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73524173

$3,375,000
06/05/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73524173

06/02/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73524173

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

Public Records for 171 Hobart Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,849,100Additions$810,200Total$2,659,300
Tax Record2025$26,061 ($2,172 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,722 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt906 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,876 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated1992ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:006 L:0007

Schools near 171 Hobart 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 171 Hobart Road, Newton, MA 02459
$3,375,000
5
4,922
16,876
$2,850,000
5
6,240
21,607
$517,500
5
4.5
4,089
19,720
$1,800,000
5
3,319
10,820
$271,200
5
3.5
3,765
34,915
$1,150,000
4
3,025
11,510

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Laura Segal

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