20 Rice St

Newton, MA 02459

$2,795,000
Price
5
Beds
3,555 Sq. Ft.
$786 / Sq. Ft.
3,555
Sq. Ft.
$786
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 1/29 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Open: 1/29 11:00AM - 12:00PM

Description

Impressive curb appeal defines this exquisitely renovated 5-bedroom, 3 & a half bath residence located in the heart of Newton Centre. From the wraparound front porch, enter into a gracious foyer & an open floor plan w/ soaring ceilings. The living room features custom built ins & flows into the family room with fireplace & adjacent dining room w/crown moldings. The showstopping kitchen has a large center island, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, & professional grade appliances. Floor to ceiling...Impressive curb appeal defines this exquisitely renovated 5-bedroom, 3 & a half bath residence located in the heart of Newton Centre. From the wraparound front porch, enter into a gracious foyer & an open floor plan w/ soaring ceilings. The living room features custom built ins & flows into the family room with fireplace & adjacent dining room w/crown moldings. The showstopping kitchen has a large center island, marble countertops, custom cabinetry, & professional grade appliances. Floor to ceiling windows & sliding doors lead to patio & professionally landscaped yard. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms incl.a luxurious primary suite w/ walk in professionally designed closet & spa like bath w/ radiant heat. The 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms, full bath, office, & flexible sitting/play area. The lower level has ample storage. Outside, enjoy lovely gardens w/mature plantings & plenty of play space. There is an oversized garage. Close to shops, public transit, major highways, and top schools.
  1. Listed by Sandra Lynch • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  2. Listed by Karen Kennedy • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  3. Listed by Jessica Shahda • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 20 Rice Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

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LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 02:15 PM

Property Details for 20 Rice Street

StatusNew
MLS #73471738
Days on Market1
Taxes$17,736 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1910
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Jessica Shahda
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Building Information for 20 Rice Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,200 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,100 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$13,622

Property Taxes

$1,478

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Rice Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course
  • Living Area: 3555.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Garage Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Lighting - Sconce, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding, Home Office, Bathroom, Mud Room, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Covered, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Deck, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Window Seat
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble,Wainscoting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Wood / Coal / Pellet Stove,Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Level: Third
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: Older HVAC system. See attached list of improvements.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:61 B:030 L:0003,698231
  • Assessments: $1,908,200
  • Book: 74675
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Rice Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471738

$2,795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471738

$2,795,000

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

Public Records for 20 Rice Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,243,100Additions$566,700Total$1,809,800
Tax Record2025$17,736 ($1,478 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,161 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,161 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,248 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:030 L:0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Rice Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ward Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 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 20 Rice Street, Newton, MA 02459

20 Rice Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02459. This property was listed for sale on January 26, 2026 by Hammond Residential Real Estate, it's currently listed at $2,795,000. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Ward Elementary School, Mason-Rice Elementary School and Charles E Brown Middle School. 20 Rice Street is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 3,555 sqft single family home built in 1910.

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Jessica Shahda

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