Welcome to this stately Victorian located on a gaslit street in Newton Center with gracious rooms, high ceilings and exquisite period details! Enter the home to find a dramatic foyer with window seat and stained glass windows facing the elegant staircase. To the right you will find the spacious parlor and attached office with built-ins. To the left you will find a living room opening to a dining room and attached porch overlooking the lovely landscaped grounds. A butlers pantry joins the dining room to the kitchen with access to a deck for summertime entertaining. The back staircase leads to 5 bedrooms on the second floor including a primary suite with its own bathroom. Another bathroom can also be found on this floor. Continue to the third floor to find 4 more bedrooms, 2 additional bonus rooms and a full bathroom. There are five fireplaces. An unfinished basement provides opportunities to add more living space with access to the backyard. A detached barn awaits your creative touch!
Sold for $2,895,000 on 08/04/25
$2,895,000
23 Kenwood Ave, Newton, MA 02459
9beds
5,482sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1894
0.47 Acres Lot
$2,895,600 Zestimate®
$528/sqft
$5,939 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 12:44pm
Listed by:
Janice Lipof,
Hammond Residential Real Estate,
Karen Fallon
Bought with:
Janice Lipof
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73367116
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 9
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Fireplace, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Bathroom - Half, Balcony / Deck, Pantry
- Level: Main,First
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Main,First
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bathroom - Full, Closet, Bathroom, Bedroom, Bonus Room, Laundry Chute
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,482
- Total interior livable area: 5,482 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,482
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached, Barn, Paved Drive, Paved
- Has garage: Yes
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Barn/Stable
Lot
- Size: 0.47 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn/Stable
- Parcel number: S:64 B:020 L:0020,700295
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1894
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
Services availability
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Estimated market value
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