Last Sold Price
7 beds3,751 sqft$769/sqft
97 Montvale Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

This beautifully updated 1894 Victorian home sits proudly upon a knoll in the heart of Newton Centre, boasting a commanding street presence and a stunning wrap-around porch. Inside, the residence seamlessly blends historic charm—original moldings, exquisite quarter-sawn oak, and leaded glass—with modern renovations and updated mechanical systems. The gracious foyer opens into a home bathed in natural light, featuring 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Highlights include a 23-foot living room with...This beautifully updated 1894 Victorian home sits proudly upon a knoll in the heart of Newton Centre, boasting a commanding street presence and a stunning wrap-around porch. Inside, the residence seamlessly blends historic charm—original moldings, exquisite quarter-sawn oak, and leaded glass—with modern renovations and updated mechanical systems. The gracious foyer opens into a home bathed in natural light, featuring 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Highlights include a 23-foot living room with a fireplace, a family room with pocket doors, and a serene greenhouse sunroom. The updated eat-in kitchen offers a center island and granite counters, complemented by an elegant dining room and a butler’s pantry with a wine cooler. The second floor hosts a luxurious master suite with a marble radiant-heat bath, two additional bedrooms, and laundry. The third floor adds three more bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard and a 2-car garage, all steps from Newton Center.
LISTING CLOSED: 06/09/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Holly Kampler • Classic Realty
  2. Listed by Jerry Kampler • Classic Realty

Property Details for 97 Montvale Road

Status
MLS #
73482655
Days on Market
20
Taxes
$25,539 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1895
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

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Building Information for 97 Montvale Road

Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,040 SF

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$16,792 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,664

Property Taxes

$2,128

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 97 Montvale Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 3751.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Mason Rice / Ward
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: 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
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Work Area
  • Parking Features: Detached, Work Area
  • Parking Features: Work Area
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 697863
  • Assessments: $2,609,500
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 97 Montvale Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 9, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73482655

$2,885,000
Mar 24, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73482655

Mar 24, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73482655

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/09/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73482655

$2,885,000
03/24/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73482655

03/24/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73482655

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

Public Records for 97 Montvale Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,731,400Additions$753,800Total$2,485,200
Tax Record2025$24,355 ($2,030 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,751 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,751 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,648 SqFtStories3Lot Size22,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1895Year Renovated1895ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:005 L:0001

Schools near 97 Montvale Road

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
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 97 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459
$2,885,000
7
3,751
22,040
$3,980,000
5
4,993
24,734
$1,235,000
4
2,825
6,644
$1
5
2,906
12,630
$2,127,500
6
4,110
12,760
$4,100,000
6
7,553
19,860

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