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278 Cabot # 2, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460
$3,350
Est. $217/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,200
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
5,000
Lot Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
14 hours 23 minutes
Time on Market
Active Listed Mar 21, 2026 • MLS# 73489946 Copied!

About this home

May 1, 2026. No Fee. Wonderful Newtonville! Close to shops, the Cabot Elementary School & Newton North High School, the Commuter Rail, & many bus routes, too. Convenient access to the Mass Pike (Route 90). This redone 2 BR has both charm & modern conveniences. It’s a lovely 2nd floor unit w/ 2 bedrooms & a den/office that may act as a 3rd bedroom. It boasts a gracious foyer, a living room w/ decorative fireplace & built-in shelving, a dining room, an updated kitchen & a deck, too. Laundry in the basement is free. 1 tandem parking spot in the driveway is included. Tenant pays for gas for heat, hot water & cooking. Landlord pays electricity &water. Compliance certificates attached to this listing. Excellent credit & references are required. First Month’s Rent, Last Month’s Rent & Security Deposit are required for move in.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner MIRSTEIN HOMES LLC
Mailing Address 246 W NEWTON ST #1, BOSTON, MA, 02116

Land Use

Use Code 1040
Description N/A
Zoning MR1
Style Two Family

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,283,000
Tax Rate $10.91 per $1,000
Base Tax $13,998
CPA Surcharge 2% ($258)
Estimated Annual Tax $14,256

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $870,000 $413,000 $1,283,000

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jul 7, 2025 $1,380,000 84324/3

Municipal Context: NEWTON

Median Home Value $1,350,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $13,970
Residential Tax Rate $10.91/1000
CPA Surcharge 2%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,906 1,200
Year built 1,920 1,920
Match: address_condo (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,200 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Entry Level
2

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,200 sq ft
Lot Size 5,000 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 6

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 1
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck - Roof

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

Flooring:
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
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Laundry: In Basement, In Building
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Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck - Roof
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features:

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School

Location

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Neighborhood

278 Cabot # 2, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

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Nearby Schools

School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety 2024-25
0.3% Low
0.3% Suspensions 0.7% In-School
5.2% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
Newton Country Day School
0.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Dearborn Academy School
0.5 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
0.7 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
1.2 mi
Grades K-09
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Learning Prep School
1.6 mi
Grades 02-12
Campus School at Boston College
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.5 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.9 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
0.9 mi | #11 of 352 | Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.1 mi | #26 of 352 | Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
2.6 mi | #23 of 352 | Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
2.8 mi | #2 of 352 | Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

4 schools
Fusion Academy
2.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.4 mi | #7 of 346 | Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students Diverse
20 sports • 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton South High School
2.5 mi | #5 of 346 | Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students Diverse
20 sports • 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Property History

Property Timeline

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Listed for Sale
Mar 21, 2026
$3,350
Original listing
Agent: Elizabeth Davidow Office: Centre Realty Group

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 21, 2026 New Listing Added $3,350

Market Statistics

Time on Market
14 hours 23 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
Tax history not available

Listing Information

Listing Agent Elizabeth Davidow
Listing Office Centre Realty Group
Agent MLS ID BB807963
Office MLS ID BB5200
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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