Waban! Ideally situated in one of Newton's most sought after and beautiful neighborhoods, this quality 1920's Center Entrance Colonial offers timeless charm, generous living space and an exceptional location. Featuring 8 rooms, 4 bedrooms, and 1.5 baths, this home showcases a spacious front-to-back family room with an exceptional southwestern exposure, as well as a gracious living room with hardwood floors and a fireplace. The formal dining room flows into the bright, expanded eat-in kitchen with a very generous breakfast area opening to a 29'x14' deck. On the 2nd floor are 4 corner BR's and bath. The lower level has a finished playroom ready for a makeover (see virtually staged image). Set in the highly desirable Angier School district, near Waban Square, the Riverside 'D' Line, and just a couple minutes to the Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, this home combines neighborhood appeal with outstanding convenience to Routes 95,16, and 9 as well as the Mass Pike.
Pending
$1,325,000
215 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468
4beds
2,327sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1926
6,800 Square Feet Lot
$1,909,900 Zestimate®
$569/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Spacious front-to-back family roomGenerous living spaceBright expanded eat-in kitchenFormal dining roomHardwood floorsFinished playroomExceptional southwestern exposure
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Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Margie and Jon Team 617-939-7800,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-332-1400
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73533203
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 155.21
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.42
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 148.03
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 12.17
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
- Area: 129.17
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 10.33
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
- Area: 128.76
- Dimensions: 12.17 x 10.58
Primary bathroom
- Features: No
Bathroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 18.75
- Dimensions: 5 x 3.75
Bathroom 2
- Level: Second
- Area: 42.2
- Dimensions: 8.58 x 4.92
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 141
- Dimensions: 12 x 11.75
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 179.67
- Dimensions: 19.25 x 9.33
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 370
- Dimensions: 24 x 15.42
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 262.35
- Dimensions: 21.42 x 12.25
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Oven
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Center Hall, Play Room
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Stone / Slate
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,327
- Total interior livable area: 2,327 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,927
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Carport, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Paved
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Deck, Deck - Wood, Rain Gutters, Screens
Lot
- Size: 6,800 Square Feet
- Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: 697123
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1926
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $569/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,202,900
- Annual tax amount: $11,626
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
- Listing terms: Contract
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,909,900
$1.74M - $2.10M
$5,112/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $1,325,000$569/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533203 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Contingent | $1,325,000$569/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533203 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000+373.2%$569/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73533203 Report a problem | ||
| 2/18/1992 | Sold | $280,000$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,227 +3.4% | $1,145,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,855 +5.1% | $1,112,200 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $10,329 +4.5% | $1,014,600 +8% |
| 2022 | $9,882 +3.6% | $939,400 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,536 +3.1% | $886,200 |
| 2020 | $9,252 +2.9% | $886,200 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,991 +4.7% | $860,400 +8.4% |
| 2018 | $8,587 +3.1% | $793,600 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,326 +4.6% | $748,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $7,963 +4.9% | $699,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $7,592 -0.2% | $653,900 +4.1% |
| 2014 | $7,610 +5.5% | $627,900 |
| 2013 | $7,215 +2.9% | $627,900 |
| 2012 | $7,014 +9.6% | $627,900 +7% |
| 2011 | $6,398 +2.6% | $587,000 -2% |
| 2010 | $6,236 -5% | $599,000 -9.1% |
| 2009 | $6,563 +2.7% | $658,900 |
| 2008 | $6,391 -2.8% | $658,900 -6.5% |
| 2007 | $6,575 +2.7% | $704,700 +3% |
| 2006 | $6,404 +3.7% | $684,200 +5% |
| 2005 | $6,177 +0.6% | $651,600 +8.2% |
| 2004 | $6,142 +4.6% | $602,200 +12% |
| 2003 | $5,872 +9.9% | $537,700 |
| 2002 | $5,345 -0.5% | $537,700 +20.7% |
| 2000 | $5,373 +4.8% | $445,500 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,128 | $405,400 |
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Neighborhood: Waban
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Angier Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Angier
- Middle: Brown
- High: Nshs
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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