9 Laurel St

$1,981,000
Last Sold Price
3,431 Sq. Ft.
$577 / Sq. Ft.
3,431
Sq. Ft.
$577
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled on an enviable block in the heart of Newton Centre just a few doors down from Crystal Lake, this enchanting circa 1870 Victorian has been lovingly updated and restored by its longtime owner, an interior designer. Exquisite architectural details, oversized windows, high ceilings, and abundant natural light distinguish the living spaces, from the gracious foyer to the expansive living & dining rooms. Stunning original stained glass and 3 fireplace mantels.The generous eat-in-kitchen features...Nestled on an enviable block in the heart of Newton Centre just a few doors down from Crystal Lake, this enchanting circa 1870 Victorian has been lovingly updated and restored by its longtime owner, an interior designer. Exquisite architectural details, oversized windows, high ceilings, and abundant natural light distinguish the living spaces, from the gracious foyer to the expansive living & dining rooms. Stunning original stained glass and 3 fireplace mantels.The generous eat-in-kitchen features an island and views of the fenced, level, beautifully landscaped backyard & patio w/ith mature plantings. Four generous bedrooms & two full baths on the 2nd level, including an ensuite primary. Three addl. 3rd fl bedrooms and a large full bath. Numerous infrastructure updates over the years inc. central air / heat with gas, 200amp electric, 2019 roof work. Attached 1-car garage + 3-car pkng & EV charger. Premier location near Mason-Rice school, shops, dining, and the T. A true urban oasis!

Listing Agent

  1. Elisabeth Preis

    Elisabeth Preis

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    elisabeth@compass.com

    P: (617)-997-1694

Property Details for 9 Laurel Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Garden, Victorian
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING UPDATED: 11/20/2025 05:45 AM

Property Details for 9 Laurel Street

StatusSold
MLS #73405672
Days on Market85
Taxes$17,859 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Sold By Compass, Tricia Blank

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Building Information for 9 Laurel Street

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.14 AC / 5,930 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,143 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,655

Property Taxes

$1,488

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 9 Laurel Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3431.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason-Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Sconce, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Bedroom, Bathroom, Entry Hall, Foyer, Sitting Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Deck, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, Walk to, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Generator Connection
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Generator Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 248.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Decorative Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.5
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 216.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.5
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 126.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Pendant
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.5
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 27.5
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.5
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 86.25
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.5
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 7.5
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 57.75
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.5
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 10.5
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 204.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Lighting - Pendant,Decorative Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 17.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 292.5
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Overhead
  • Kitchen Length: 22.5
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 535.5
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Decorative Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 31.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Main two levels of the home are on one zone of forced air heat/AC. Supplemental electric baseboard in bathrooms. Wall A/C on 3rd floor.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 698651
  • Assessments: $1,822,300
  • Book: N/A
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 9 Laurel Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 19, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405672

$1,981,000—
Oct 23, 2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,095,000—
Oct 22, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405672

—
Oct 22, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405672

—
Aug 26, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,195,000—
Jul 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/19/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73405672

$1,981,000
10/23/2025

Price Change

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,095,000
10/22/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73405672

—
10/22/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73405672

—
08/26/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,195,000
07/16/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73405672

$2,195,000

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

Public Records for 9 Laurel Street

Taxable ValueLand$889,800Additions$932,500Total$1,822,300
Tax Record2025$17,859 ($1,488 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,431 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,431 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,482 SqFtStories3Lot Size5,930 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:007 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 9 Laurel Street

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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

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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