Skip main navigation
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

    List your home for rent

    $6,466/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.

    Learn more

    $6,466/mo

    Rent Zestimate®

    Refinance and save

    $9,499/mo

    Est. payment

    Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.

    See today's rates

    $9,499/mo

    Est. payment

    What's special

    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.

    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
    Get a cash offer in 3 minutes
    Find out how much your home could sell for in as little as 3 minutes with a no-obligation cash offer.
    Estimated market value
    $1,527,600