285 Temple St

3,216 Sq. Ft.
$644 / Sq. Ft.
3,216
Sq. Ft.
$644
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to this stunning center entrance colonial with contemporary renovations that blend seamlessly in this beautifully updated home located directly across from Brae Burn Country Club in a prime West Newton neighborhood. The 1st level includes a 2021 fabulously renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances & a generously sized breakfast bar. The breakfast area & family room are directly off the kitchen as well as sliders to a sizable back deck great for entertaining. There is...Welcome to this stunning center entrance colonial with contemporary renovations that blend seamlessly in this beautifully updated home located directly across from Brae Burn Country Club in a prime West Newton neighborhood. The 1st level includes a 2021 fabulously renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless appliances & a generously sized breakfast bar. The breakfast area & family room are directly off the kitchen as well as sliders to a sizable back deck great for entertaining. There is an oversized dining & living room combo, a perfect spot for the family to gather, a renovated powder room, and office leading to a back porch. An elegantly curved staircase guides you to the 2nd floor offering 3 good sized secondary bedrooms with a modern hall bath & the primary ensuite with walk-in closet & remodeled spa-like bath. The partially finished basement offers a playroom, mudroom, laundry & an abundance of storage. Private backyard. Location, layout & updates make this a must see.

Property Details for 285 Temple Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
5
LISTING UPDATED: 07/02/2025 01:07 PM

Property Details for 285 Temple Street

StatusSold
MLS #73339769
Days on Market62
Taxes$16,330 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1967
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

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Building Information for 285 Temple Street

Stories-Year Built1967Building Size-Lot Size0.32 AC / 13,910 SF

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$11,450 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,089

Property Taxes

$1,361

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 285 Temple Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3216.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Slider, Home Office, Bonus Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Covered, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Exterior, Deck, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 315.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Window Seat
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 21.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 9.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 60.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 135.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 240.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 35X24
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 225.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 209.0
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 19.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:026 L:0009,688010
  • Assessments: $1,666,300
  • Book: 80614
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 285 Temple Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73339769

$2,070,000—
May 1, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73339769

—
Apr 15, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73339769

—
Feb 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73339769

$2,198,000—
Nov 19, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000—
Jul 13, 2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000—
Jun 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000—
Aug 22, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73011517

$2,100,000—
Jul 18, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73011517

—
Jul 18, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73011517

—
Jul 13, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73011517

$1,899,000—
Apr 19, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569761609

$1,300,000

+6.0% / yr

Apr 19, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71960004

$1,300,000—
Feb 24, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71960004

—
Feb 17, 2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71960004

$1,250,000—
Apr 21, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #307669295

$972,000

+1.0% / yr

Apr 21, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71180815

$972,000—
Mar 1, 2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71180815

—
Mar 1, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71180815

—
Jan 21, 2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71180815

$999,000—
Aug 27, 2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30610278

$895,000—
Aug 22, 2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101024926

$895,000

+13.5% / yr

Jun 12, 2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30610278

—
Jun 12, 2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30610278

—
May 24, 2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30610278

$899,000—
Feb 25, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88041050

$576,250—
Feb 24, 1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30256672

$576,250—
Jan 11, 1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30256672

—
Sep 8, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30256672

$599,900—
Aug 24, 1998

Canceled

MLS PIN #50493976

$640,000—
Mar 18, 1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50493976

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73339769

$2,070,000
05/01/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73339769

—
04/15/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73339769

—
02/28/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73339769

$2,198,000
11/19/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000
07/13/2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000
06/08/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73122633

$2,198,000
08/22/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73011517

$2,100,000
07/18/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73011517

—
07/18/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73011517

—
07/13/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73011517

$1,899,000
04/19/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #569761609

$1,300,000

+6.0% / yr

04/19/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #71960004

$1,300,000
02/24/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #71960004

—
02/17/2016

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71960004

$1,250,000
04/21/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #307669295

$972,000

+1.0% / yr

04/21/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71180815

$972,000
03/01/2011

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71180815

—
03/01/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71180815

—
01/21/2011

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71180815

$999,000
08/27/2002

Sold

MLS PIN #30610278

$895,000
08/22/2002

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #101024926

$895,000

+13.5% / yr

06/12/2002

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #30610278

—
06/12/2002

Contingent

MLS PIN #30610278

—
05/24/2002

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30610278

$899,000
02/25/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88041050

$576,250
02/24/1999

Sold

MLS PIN #30256672

$576,250
01/11/1999

Contingent

MLS PIN #30256672

—
09/08/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #30256672

$599,900
08/24/1998

Canceled

MLS PIN #50493976

$640,000
03/18/1998

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #50493976

—

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Public Records for 285 Temple Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,184,000Additions$482,300Total$1,666,300
Tax Record2025$16,330 ($1,361 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,644 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,644 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,910 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1967ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:026 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 285 Temple Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Prep School
Private5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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