A rare great value offering the best of both worlds—a beautifully maintained, move-in ready home paired with exceptional expansion potential on a hard-to-find rectangular, level 12,000+ sq ft lot. This property features a 3,375 sq ft, 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home with soaring ceilings, a 2-car garage, an in-ground swimming pool with cabana, a wide driveway, and the possibility for a significant private yard. The kitchen features excellent cabinet space, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and a large dining area. The home's flexible layout includes a first floor bedroom with adjacent full bath and a finished walk-out lower level with full bath. Whether you enjoy it as it is or explore the many possibilities this expansive lot offers, the value-add opportunity is undeniable. Perfectly situated in a prime West Newton neighborhood close to West Newton Square, the commuter rail with service to Fenway and Downtown Boston. A unique chance to enjoy now and grow into over time.
Sold for $1,525,000 on 09/18/25
$1,525,000
255 Adams Ave, Newton, MA 02465
5beds
3,375sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
0.28 Acres Lot
$1,527,600 Zestimate®
$452/sqft
$6,466 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 24, 2025 at 12:56pm
Listed by:
The Margie and Jon Team,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty,
Beverly Berman
Bought with:
Meg Steere
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73366560
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 179.55
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 13.3
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 162.27
- Dimensions: 14.11 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Second
- Area: 120.75
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.5
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 194.31
- Dimensions: 15.3 x 12.7
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 222.3
- Dimensions: 17.1 x 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
- Level: Third
- Area: 52.44
- Dimensions: 5.7 x 9.2
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
- Level: Second
- Area: 70.15
- Dimensions: 11.5 x 6.1
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall
- Level: Third
- Area: 48.45
- Dimensions: 5.7 x 8.5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 234.23
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 14.11
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Level: First
- Area: 179.36
- Dimensions: 11.8 x 15.2
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: First
- Area: 261
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 22.5
Office
- Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Level: Third
- Area: 125.25
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 7.5
Heating
- Natural Gas, Hydro Air
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Laundry: Walk-in Storage, In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Office, Exercise Room, Bonus Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,375
- Total interior livable area: 3,375 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,551
- Finished area below ground: 824
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Pool - Inground, Cabana, Storage, Fenced Yard
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana
- Parcel number: 689884
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: Newton
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
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Estimated market value
$1,527,600