256 Watertown Street #256 · Newton

FOR SALE · MLS #73578559

$998,000

beds
2
baths
2.5
sqft
2,224

256 Watertown Street #256

Newton, MA 02458

LOCATION

Property location

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Watertown Street at Pearl Street

Home type
Condominium
Interior living area
2,224 sqft
Year built
1930
Lot size
5,323 sqft (about 0.12 acres)
Parking spaces
2
Price per sqft
$449/sqft
HOA fee
$232.5 · Monthly

About this home

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! SELLER PAID MORTGAGE RATE BUYDOWN AVAILABLE! Seller is willing to contribute toward reducing the buyer's mortgage interest rate! Ask for details! Move right into this meticulous home offering 2,224 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in the heart of Newton's desirable Nonantum neighborhood. This exceptional 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features central air, gleaming hardwood floors, and a perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. The inviting main living area offers an open, flowing layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The beautifully appointed kitchen is the heart of the home, featuring a large center island with seating, elegant countertops, stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and abundant cabinetry. A convenient mudroom provides direct access to the rear deck, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection. The spacious primary suite is a true retreat, complete with custom-designed walk-in closet storage and a luxurious en-suite bath featuring double vanities, generous linen storage, and an oversized tiled shower. A second generously sized bedroom with an oversized closet is located adjacent to a full bath with a soaking tub. The finished lower level offers outstanding flexibility with space for a family room, playroom, home office, guest area, or media room, along with a dedicated home gym, spacious laundry room, workshop, and exceptional storage. Outside, the private patio off the rear porch provides the perfect setting for relaxing, gardening, or entertaining. Thoughtful updates throughout, two-car parking, and abundant storage complete this outstanding home. Ideally located just moments from shops, restaurants, tennis courts, parks/playgrounds, public transportation, major commuting routes, the new Lincoln-Eliot School and all the best that the area has to offer!

Listed by Carol Ann Berberian · New England Classic Properties
MLS PIN #73578559 · Updated 10/15/2026, 4:12:00 PM ET

Building & association

Building name
254-256 Watertown Street Condominium
Total units
2
Building stories
2
Entry level
1
HOA fee includes
Insurance · Maintenance Grounds · Snow Removal

From MLS fields in this listing. Confirm association rules and fees with the association documents.

Facts & features

Home overview
Property subtype
Condominium
Property category
Residential
MLS status
Active
Building name
254-256 Watertown Street Condominium
Bedrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Half bathrooms
1
Total bathrooms
2.5
Total rooms
8
Living area
2,224 sqft
Living area source
Other
Above grade finished area
1,474 sqft
Below grade finished area
750 sqft
Building area
2,224
Building area units
Square Feet
Building area source
Other
Area includes basement
Yes
Stories
2
Building stories
2
Entry level
1
Entry location
Unit Placement(Street)
Unit building
256
Interior & systems
Heating
Forced Air · Natural Gas
Heating available
Yes
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling available
Yes
Flooring
Flooring - Hardwood
Interior features
Closet · Entrance Foyer · Mud Room · Exercise Room
Laundry
Gas Dryer Hookup · Washer Hookup · In Basement · In Unit
Laundry dimensions
8X7
Basement
Y
Fireplace
No
Fireplaces
0
Electrical service
Circuit Breakers
Primary bathroom features
Yes
Room details

Primary bedroom

Level
First
Area
180 sqft
Length
15 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bedroom 2

Level
First
Area
144 sqft
Length
12 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Closet · Flooring - Hardwood

Living room

Level
First
Area
168 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Open Floorplan

Dining room

Level
First
Area
168 sqft
Length
14 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Open Floorplan

Family room

Level
Basement
Area
198 sqft
Length
18 ft
Width
11 ft
Features
Walk-In Closet(s) · Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Kitchen

Level
First
Area
216 sqft
Length
18 ft
Width
12 ft
Features
Flooring - Hardwood · Dining Area · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid · Kitchen Island · Stainless Steel Appliances · Gas Stove

Bathroom 1

Level
First
Area
40 sqft
Length
8 ft
Width
5 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom 2

Level
First
Area
96 sqft
Length
16 ft
Width
6 ft
Features
Bathroom - Full · Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink · Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall · Closet - Linen · Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile · Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid

Bathroom 3

Level
Basement
Area
24 sqft
Length
6 ft
Width
4 ft
Features
Bathroom - Half

Price & tax details

Current asking price$998,000
Original asking price$998,000
Listed on2026-09-16
Days on market29
Tax record supplied by MLS
YearProperty taxAssessed value
2026$10,227$1,055,400

These records are supplied by the current listing. Assessed value is not market value; confirm taxes with the local assessor.

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SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Schools & performance

2026 MA DESE

School names, grades and state-reported measures are listed below.

Schools named in the listing

78DESE percentile

MLS-listed elementary

Lincoln-Eliot

Grades K · 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5

Progress toward targets 57%

83DESE percentile

MLS-listed middle

Bigelow Middle

Grades 6 · 7 · 8

Progress toward targets 79%

86DESE percentile

MLS-listed high school

Newton North High

Grades 9 · 10 · 11 · 12

Progress toward targets 63%

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