215 Dorset Road

Sold 7/31/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,300,000

4 beds2 baths2,327 sqft

215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.16 acresLot Size

1926Year Built

$559/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Waban! Ideally situated in one of Newton's most sought after and beautiful neighborhoods, this quality 1920's Center Entrance Colonial offers timeless charm, generous living space and an exceptional location. Featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths, this home showcases a spacious front-to-back family room with an exceptional southwestern exposure, as well as a gracious living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The formal dining room flows into the bright, expanded eat-in kitchen with...Waban! Ideally situated in one of Newton's most sought after and beautiful neighborhoods, this quality 1920's Center Entrance Colonial offers timeless charm, generous living space and an exceptional location. Featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths, this home showcases a spacious front-to-back family room with an exceptional southwestern exposure, as well as a gracious living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The formal dining room flows into the bright, expanded eat-in kitchen with a very generous breakfast area opening to a 29'x14' deck. On the 2nd floor are 4 corner BR's and bath. The lower level has a finished playroom ready for a makeover (see virtually staged image). Set in the highly desirable Angier School district, near Waban Square, the Riverside 'D' Line, and just a couple minutes to the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, this home combines neighborhood appeal with outstanding convenience to Routes 95,16, and 9 as well as the Mass Pike.

Listed by: The Margie and Jon Team • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Kara Apostolica • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Marjorie Kern • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Listing closed: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73533203

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kara Apostolica; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

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Property Information for 215 Dorset Road

Property Details

Taxes: $11,626 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
MLS Area: Waban
Area: MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 0
Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

Year Built: 1926
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,800 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2327.0
Color: White
SqFt with Basement: Yes
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: Angier
High School: Nshs

Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Play Room
Laundry Features: In Basement
Primary Bath: No
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens

Exterior Features: Screens, Deck, Deck - Wood
Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Wood
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: Yes

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No
Garage Parking: Carport, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Carport, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewage District: MWRA
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 155.208333333
Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.5

Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.416666666

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 148.027777777
Bedroom2 Length: 12.166666666

Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 12.166666666

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 129.166666666
Bedroom3 Length: 12.5

Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 10.333333333

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 128.763888888
Bedroom4 Length: 12.166666666

Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 10.583333333

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 18.75
Bathroom1 Length: 5.0

Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom1 Width: 3.75

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 42.201388888
Bathroom2 Length: 8.583333333

Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom2 Width: 4.916666666

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 141.0
Dining Room Length: 12.0

Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 11.75

Family Room

Family Room Area: 179.666666666
Family Room Length: 19.25

Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 9.333333333

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 370.0
Kitchen Length: 24.0

Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 15.416666666

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 262.354166666
Room Living Room Length: 21.416666666

Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 12.25

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
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: Radiant heat in the kitchen,ductless mini splits on the first floor. Downdraft on cooktop not functioning nor is the 1/2 BA in the lower level.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: 697123

Assessments: $1,202,900
Book: 0
Tax Year: 2026
Zoning: SR2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Block

Cooling Zones: 3
Heat Zones: 1

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 215 Dorset Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 31, 2026	Sold MLS PIN #73533203	$1,300,000	—
Jul 6, 2026	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73533203		—
Jun 22, 2026	Contingent MLS PIN #73533203		—
Jun 10, 2026	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73533203	$1,325,000	—
Feb 18, 1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88049568	$280,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/31/2026	Sold MLS PIN #73533203	$1,300,000
07/06/2026	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73533203	—
06/22/2026	Contingent MLS PIN #73533203	—
06/10/2026	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73533203	$1,325,000
02/18/1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88049568	$280,000

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

Public records

215 Dorset Road

Beds

Baths

1.5

Total Finished SqFt

1,927 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,927 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

563 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 215 Dorset Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Angier Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.6 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Angier Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi

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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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, The Margie and Jon Team; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Kara Apostolica; Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Marjorie Kern

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215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468

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