Last Sold Price
5 beds3,971 sqft$619/sqft
21 Waterston Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

In an established Newton neighborhood with large lots and gorgeous historic homes, this grand 1906 Queen Anne-style home with lovely original detail sits on a 22,817 square foot lot with a spectacular yard. It is under a mile to the public elementary & middle schools, and provides exceptionally easy access into Boston and Cambridge. The home is an entertainer’s dream with abundant natural light, oversized rooms and high ceilings. Presently offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the previously-finished...In an established Newton neighborhood with large lots and gorgeous historic homes, this grand 1906 Queen Anne-style home with lovely original detail sits on a 22,817 square foot lot with a spectacular yard. It is under a mile to the public elementary & middle schools, and provides exceptionally easy access into Boston and Cambridge. The home is an entertainer’s dream with abundant natural light, oversized rooms and high ceilings. Presently offering 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, the previously-finished third floor provides prime space for expansion. The home is beautifully maintained and updated, including a 2017-freshened kitchen. The first level includes the living room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and a den with a powder room. Upstairs is the primary suite, another bedroom suite including a study, plus three more bedrooms & another full bathroom. Basement has laundry & updated systems. Outside find an oversized one car garage & lush landscaping. Ward/Bigelow buffer zone.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/15/2025 12:00 AM

Listing Agent

  1. The Matt Montgomery Group

    The Matt Montgomery Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 645-4280

Property Details for 21 Waterston Road

Status
MLS #
73385424
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$23,554 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1906
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian, Queen Anne
Style
Victorian, Queen Anne
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,340,000

Avg days on market

32

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

[Newton, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 21 Waterston Road

Stories-Year Built1906Building Size-Lot Size0.52 AC / 22,817 SF

Payment Calculator

$14,467 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,504

Property Taxes

$1,963

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 21 Waterston Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3971.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood/Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
  • 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: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Den, Bathroom, Study
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: The property consists of two parcels – the main parcel the home is on is 11,400 square feet and the adjacent undevelopable parcel is 11,417 square feet. The 2025 assessed value of the undevelopable parcel is $88,200. Total taxes/assessment listed. Second level study heated by electric baseboard
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:028 L:0007,702835
  • Assessments: $2,403,500
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 21 Waterston Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73385424

$2,460,000
Jun 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73385424

Jun 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73385424

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73385424

$2,460,000
06/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73385424

06/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73385424

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

Public Records for 21 Waterston Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,399,000Additions$916,300Total$2,315,300
Tax Record2025$22,690 ($1,891 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,971 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,997 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865Year Renovated1865ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:028 L:0007

Schools near 21 Waterston 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
Underwood 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.

Newton
Newton
An exclusive enclave of elegant estates. For generations, this historic town has been an exclusive enclave and remains one of Boston’s most desirable places to live. Newton is filled with luxurious estates cradled by lush greenery, and is surrounded by fine dining and shopping.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 21 Waterston Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,460,000
5
3,971
22,817
$914,000
6
3.5
3,965
14,345
$925,000
6
4,282
14,519
6
3.5
3,510
11,647
$1,200,000
6
4,000
18,927
$1,850,000
4
4,812
13,144

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