23 Gilbert St

$795,000
Price
2
Beds
1,188 Sq. Ft.
$669 / Sq. Ft.
1,188
Sq. Ft.
$669
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Own your own home in an ideal location in Newton. This is a great starter house, downsizers dream, condo alternative, or developers project for gaining equity. It exudes charm & is in terrific shape. Amenities are: solar panels for affordable power, wood floors & trim, thermopane windows, newer appliances & a 2 year old roof. The 1st floor offers: 2 bedrms, a full bathrm w/ walk-in shower, living rm, an open kitchen/dining rm, walk-in pantry, a heated entry rm (w/ large closet) useable for office/work...Own your own home in an ideal location in Newton. This is a great starter house, downsizers dream, condo alternative, or developers project for gaining equity. It exudes charm & is in terrific shape. Amenities are: solar panels for affordable power, wood floors & trim, thermopane windows, newer appliances & a 2 year old roof. The 1st floor offers: 2 bedrms, a full bathrm w/ walk-in shower, living rm, an open kitchen/dining rm, walk-in pantry, a heated entry rm (w/ large closet) useable for office/work rm, & a glassed-in back entry for plant lovers. LL has: a lg family rm, laundry, cedar + lg storage closets, & utility rm. Outside enjoy the fenced-in spacious backyd w/ manicured plantings, and a lg deck covered w/ grape vines and wisteria. The long driveway & detached garage accommodates 4 cars. Come see this wonderful, affordable home that checks all the boxes. House is sold AS IS. Offers if any will be considered 12/23/25 Closing date subject to sellers securing new accommodations.
  1. Listed by Randolph Herman • Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Property Details for 23 Gilbert Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Bungalow
Style
Bungalow
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 12/24/2025 11:53 PM

Property Details for 23 Gilbert Street

StatusContingent
MLS #73462465
Days on Market8
Taxes$7,537 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 23 Gilbert Street

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 6,036 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,556 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,928

Property Taxes

$628

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 23 Gilbert Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Living Area: 1188.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Pierce
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • 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: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Entry Hall, Finish - Sheetrock
  • Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck - Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Work Area, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
  • Power Production Type: B
  • Power Production Annual: 1500
  • Power Production Annual Status: C
  • Power Production Size: 2295
  • Power Production Year Install: 2014
  • Power Production Monthly Lease Approximate: 12
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 130.208333333
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.5
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 10.416666666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 97.222222222
  • Bedroom2 Length: 9.333333333
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.416666666
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 36.888888888
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.333333333
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.916666666
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 33.854166666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.416666666
  • Bathroom2 Level: Basement
  • Bathroom2 Width: 6.25
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 103.25
  • Dining Room Length: 10.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.833333333
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 423.611111111
  • Family Room Length: 20.333333333
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 20.833333333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 121.777777777
  • Kitchen Length: 10.666666666
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.416666666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 18'4"X6'4"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 157.986111111
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.166666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.416666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: The home has a central AC hardware - recently used only for air exchange. Cooling capacity is unknown and therefore is not included as functional. Floorplan square foot totals differ from public records. Any additional solar panel information upon request.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688486
  • Assessments: $780,000
  • Book: 6703
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 23 Gilbert Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 24, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73462465

—
Dec 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73462465

$795,000—
Jul 30, 1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88048852

$180,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/24/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73462465

—
12/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73462465

$795,000
07/30/1993

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88048852

$180,000

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Public Records for 23 Gilbert Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$7,280 ($607 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt792 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt792 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt396 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,036 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:33 B:001 L:0011

Schools near 23 Gilbert Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Williams Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North 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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