Victorian home at 43 Taft Ave, Newton — 3 bed, 1.5 bath — photo 1

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$879,000

Active

43 Taft Ave

Newton, MA 02465

3Beds

1.5Baths

956Sq Ft

$919$/Sq Ft

7,365 sqftLot

1915Built

63Days on Market

Listed by Sam Tse at Denkar Realty Group

Listing courtesy of Sam Tse, Denkar Realty Group

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About This Property

A charming and tastefully renovated 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath home located in the coveted West Newton neighborhood. This move-in-ready residence offers a comfortable and sun-kissed south facing living space easily entertaining both family and friend with a newly updated kitchen set with stone countertops, stainless steel appliances, and modern bathrooms fixtures. The enclosed backyard reveals a private outdoor retreat, featuring a yard and patio inlaid with stone pavers, fit for celebrations and barbecues. Built in 1915, this abode features brand-new siding, new windows, new hardwood floors, new paint, updated electrical system. Ideally located near Newton's prestigious schools and public parks, and serviced by public transportion with straightforward access to interstate. A wonderful opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated home in one of Newtion's sought-after neighborhood

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Victorian

Year Built

1915

Living Area

956 sqft

Lot Size

7,365 sqft

Rooms

6

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

1.5 (1 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Laminate

Parking Spaces

2

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Hot Water Baseboard, Coal

Cooling

Central Air

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$5,929/yr

Price / Sqft

$919/sqft

MLS #

73550748

Days on Market

63

Sarina Steinmetz

617.610.0207

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Price History

Listed

Jul 16, 2026

$879,000

Price

Aug 20, 2026

$899,000

$879,000

Status

Jul 28, 2026

under_agreement

active

Status

Jul 23, 2026

active

under_agreement

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Schools Nearby

Newton Public Schools

22 schools · 11:1 student-teacher ratio

A+8/10

Elementary Schools

Ward Elementary School (K-5)7/10

Underwood Elementary School (K-5)7/10

Angier Elementary School (K-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Bigelow Middle School (6-8)7/10

Oak Hill Middle School (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Newton South High School (9-12)9/10

Newton North High School (9-12)10/10

da Vinci STEAM Program (Grades 10-12 at Newton North)WISE Independent Study Program (Senior year projects/internships)30+ AP courses across both high schoolsSchoolwide Enrichment Model in elementary schools

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Listing Courtesy Of

Sam Tse · Denkar Realty Group

(617) 792-7871

MLS #73550748

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