257 W Newton St, Boston, MA
4 bd · 5 ba · 4,068 sqft Single Family listed at $3,299,999, built in 1890 in the Back Bay neighborhood.
About this home
A rare opportunity in Boston's coveted St. Botolph neighborhood, perfectly situated between Back Bay and the South End. Few properties in the city offer the level of convenience and proximity that this classic brownstone provides, just steps from Copley Place, the Prudential Center, and the very best of both neighborhoods. Spanning over 4,000 square feet of living space, this quintessential Boston brownstone retains much of its original woodwork and architectural detail, offering the perfect canvas for a full redevelopment or luxury end-user restoration. The exceptionally large backyard - a rarity in this area - adds tremendous value and flexibility for outdoor space or potential expansion. Whether transformed into multiple high-end residences or one grand single-family masterpiece, the upside and location simply cannot be overstated. Location, location, location - this property defines it. The sale is subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval. See firm remarks for details.
Property details
- Price
- $3,299,999
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 5
- Interior
- 4,068 sqft
- Price / sqft
- $811
- Year built
- 1890
- Lot size
- 2,141 sqft
- Type
- Single Family
- Days on market
- 163
- Est. property tax
- $39,600/yr · $3,300/mo · 1.2% MA avg
- Last sold
- $234,000 · Sep 1992
Estimated monthly payment
Can I afford this?
See what fits your income
Price history
▼ 8.3%Most recent change on 2026-03-20: $3,599,999 → $3,299,999.
- Mar 20, 2026$3,299,999Price change
- Mar 11, 2026$3,599,999Price change
- Feb 9, 2026$3,799,999Price change
- Jan 15, 2026$3,899,999Price change
- Dec 12, 2025$3,999,999Price change
- Nov 15, 2025$4,250,000Price change
- Nov 13, 2025$4,000,000Initial list price
- Sep 21, 1992$234,000Sold
Location
This home is located in Boston, MA. Browse more Boston listings on the Boston market page or explore the full Boston market report.
About Boston: Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 sq mi (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 4.9 million in 2023, making it the largest metropolitan area in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States. (source: Wikipedia)
Climate: Average year-round temperature is 52°F with 203 dry days per year and 46.9 inches of annual rainfall.
Home Intelligence
Neighborhood (zip 02116)
This neighborhood is primarily renter-occupied (35% owner-occupied). Median age is 34.4; 32% hold a bachelor's degree; median household income is $131,648.
- Median income
- $131,648
- Median age
- 34.4
- Owner-occupied
- 35.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 31.9%
- Census median home value
- $1,461,100
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Similar homes in Boston
$849,000
48 Dwight St Apt 5
2 bd · 1 ba · 785 sqft
$949,000
219 Saratoga St Unit 3
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,130 sqft
$1,850,000
425 Beacon St Apt 1
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft
$499,999
99 Sumner St Unit 413
1 bd · 1 ba · 433 sqft
$945,000
407 Marlborough St Apt 3B
2 bd · 1 ba · 970 sqft
$849,000
101 Prince St Apt 2
2 bd · 2 ba · 877 sqft
$9,995,000
1 Dalton St Unit 3801
3 bd · 4 ba · 3,219 sqft
$8,990,000
86 Mount Vernon St
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,492 sqft
Browse 8+ nearby homes on the map
See 8 more Boston homes on the map
Open map →