Last Sold Price
7 beds8,309 sqft$654/sqft
8 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

Located in one of Newton’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this stunning new Dutch Colonial home combines timeless elegance with modern luxury. Set on a beautifully landscaped, private yard, it features an expansive patio with a gas line for effortless entertaining. Inside, the home offers five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor, plus additional bedrooms on the first floor and lower level, perfect for guests or extended family. A dedicated pet spa adds an extra touch of convenience for animal...Located in one of Newton’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this stunning new Dutch Colonial home combines timeless elegance with modern luxury. Set on a beautifully landscaped, private yard, it features an expansive patio with a gas line for effortless entertaining. Inside, the home offers five en-suite bedrooms on the second floor, plus additional bedrooms on the first floor and lower level, perfect for guests or extended family. A dedicated pet spa adds an extra touch of convenience for animal lovers. Crafted with exceptional quality, the home boasts top-tier finishes, premium appliances, and a dream kitchen with a walk-in pantry. Bathrooms are luxuriously appointed, and a Generac generator provides peace of mind year-round. Ideally located near Boston, Cambridge, and major roadways, this residence offers an unbeatable combination of suburban tranquility and urban accessibility. A rare opportunity to own a masterpiece in Newton’s sought-after Ward School district!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/24/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gina Romm • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 8 Brackett Road

Status
MLS #
73327998
Days on Market
28
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
2024
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
Style
Colonial, Contemporary, Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces Total
6

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$4,500,000

Avg days on market

70

Sale-to-list ratio

96.0%

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Building Information for 8 Brackett Road

Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,490 SF

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$29,155 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$27,638

Property Taxes

$1,517

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8 Brackett Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 8309.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Under Construction
  • Year Built Source: Builder
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Other, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 9.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 7
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 8.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 9
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Sconce, Walk-In Closet(s), Open Floorplan, Storage, Bedroom, Bathroom, Game Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Sink, Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard, ET Irrigation Controller, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Porch, Patio, ET Irrigation Controller
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level, Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green WaterC onservation: ET Irrigation Controller
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 380.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 20.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 304.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 19.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 256.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 196.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Bidet,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 437.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 19.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 540.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Wet Bar,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Second Dishwasher,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances,Pot Filler Faucet,Storage,Wine Chiller,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 27.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 272.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Beadboard,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: Yes
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Seller - Agent's family member. Building plans may slightly differ from as-built.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703251
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 80249
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 4
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 8 Brackett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 24, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73327998

$5,437,500
Feb 8, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73327998

Feb 8, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73327998

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/24/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73327998

$5,437,500
02/08/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73327998

02/08/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73327998

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

Public Records for 8 Brackett Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,857,900Additions-Total$1,857,900
Tax Record2025$18,207 ($1,517 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,576 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,490 SqFtStyleResidentialYear Built1922Year Renovated1922ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:012 L:0012

Schools near 8 Brackett 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
Ward 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: 8 Brackett Road, Newton, MA 02458
$5,437,500
7
8,309
20,490
$1,820,000
4
3,576
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$1,320,000
5
3,375
14,200
$2,770,000
5
4,226
13,740
5
3.5
2,960
13,400
$900,000
5
5,703
49,310

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