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$9,000 Total Monthly Price

487 Ward St

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Newton, MA 02459

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617-755-7375

  • Bedrooms

    5

  • Bathrooms

    3.5

  • Square Feet

    3,160 sq ft

  • Available

    Available Now

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Deck
  • Property is near public transit and schools
  • Wood Flooring
487 Ward St
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About This Home

$9,000 deposit, Available Now

Newton Centre. Beautiful Brick Tudor. Large Livingroom with built-ins. Updated Kitchen and Family Room. Large Dining Room. There is a guest bedroom with Full Bathroom and another half bathroom on the first floor. Main bedroom and three additional bedrooms on the second floor. Two full bathrooms on the second floor (one is in main bedroom). C/A . Beautiful Yard,Convenient to schools,houses of worship,BC law school,Green Line C,D and Mass Pike. July 1st,but potentially available June 1st if preferred. MLS# 73486337

487 Ward St is a house located in Middlesex County and the 02459 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Newton School District attendance zone.

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family Detached Home

Year Built

Built in 1928

Basement

Laundry in Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Linen Closet Walk-In Closet Primary bedroom located on second floor 3.5 Bathrooms 5 Bedrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

Smart Irrigation

Flooring

Wood Ceramic Tile Wall to Wall Carpet

Home Design

Entry on the 1st floor

Home Security

Home Security System

Interior Spaces

Ceiling Fan Center Hall Window Screens 3,160 Sq Ft Home

Kitchen

Solid Surface Countertops ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator Range with Range Hood Oven Freezer Microwave Disposal

Laundry

ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer Dryer ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Listing and Financial Details

Security Deposit $9,000 Property Available on 7/1/26 Assessor Parcel Number S:13 B:024 L:0025,683394 Rent includes water, trash collection, gardener, extra storage, garden area, air conditioning, laundry facilities, parking

Location

Property is near public transit and schools

Lot Details

10,036 Sq Ft Lot Landscaped Professionally Garden

Outdoor Features

Deck Porch Patio Rain Gutters

Parking

2 Car Garage 5 Open Parking Spaces

Schools

Mason Rice Elementary School Brown Middle School Newton North High School

Utilities

Cooling Available Hot Water Heating System Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Amenities

Medical Services Shops

Overview

Near Conservation Area No Home Owners Association

Pet Policy

Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Recreation

Golf Course Community Tennis Courts Jogging Path Park

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
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        $9,000

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Contact

  • Listed by Sarah Okon | Sarah Okon Realty
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Location Get Directions
City - Newton

Located seven miles west of downtown Boston, Newton combines residential comfort with easy city access. Known as "The Garden City," this community features tree-lined streets, expansive parks, and thirteen distinct villages. The housing market reflects the area's desirability, with current average rents ranging from $2,415 for studios to $4,899 for three-bedroom homes. Crystal Lake offers swimming and outdoor recreation, while the historic Heartbreak Hill, a challenging section of the Boston Marathon route, provides scenic views of the area.

Newton's educational landscape includes Boston College's Gothic campus in Chestnut Hill and highly regarded public schools. Housing options span from apartments near MBTA stations in Newton Centre to historic Victorian homes in West Newton and contemporary residences in Newtonville. The Newton History Museum at Jackson Homestead, a documented Underground Railroad site, preserves local history.

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Amenities
  • Sprinkler System
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal
  • Microwave
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Deck
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Boston College
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
Boston College, Brighton
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Bentley University
Drive: 12 min 5.2 mi
Brandeis University
Drive: 13 min 6.3 mi
487 Ward St is within 4 minutes or 2.0 miles from Boston College. It is also near Boston College, Brighton and Bentley University.
Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Bigelow Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Nearby
Newton North High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Newton include Newton Centre Station, located 0.7 mile from 487 Ward St. 487 Ward St is near General Edward Lawrence Logan International, located 11.9 miles or 21 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Newton Centre Station
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Newton Highlands Station
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Boston College Station
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Chestnut Hill Station
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Eliot Station
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Newtonville
Drive: 6 min 2.7 mi
Boston Landing
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
West Newton
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Waltham
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Auburndale
Drive: 9 min 4.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
General Edward Lawrence Logan International
 Drive: 21 min 11.9 mi
Very Walkable
72
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
22
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Bikeable
57
Bike Score®
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
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Soundscore™
Out of 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 487 Ward St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Marketplace Center
Walk: 13 min 0.7 mi
Washington Street Center
Drive: 5 min 2.0 mi
Shaw's Plaza
Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
487 Ward St has 3 shopping centers within 4.0 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Hammond Pond Reservation
 Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Chestnut Hill Reservation
 Drive: 4 min 2.6 mi
Hemlock Gorge Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Cutler Park Reservation
 Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
 Drive: 7 min 4.1 mi
487 Ward St has 5 parks within 4.1 miles, including Hammond Pond Reservation, Chestnut Hill Reservation, and Hemlock Gorge Reservation.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Drive: 6 min 3.0 mi
Newton - Wellesley Hospital
Drive: 6 min 3.5 mi
Franciscan Children's Hospital & Rehab Center
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
487 Ward St has 3 hospitals within 3.7 miles, the nearest is St. Elizabeth's Medical Center which is 3.0 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
US Military Reservation
Drive: 18 min 10.8 mi
Hanscom Air Force Base
Drive: 24 min 13.4 mi
487 Ward St is 10.8 miles from US Military Reservation, and is convenient to other military bases, including Hanscom Air Force Base.

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