60 Chapin Road, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$3,500,000
$2,000,000
Est. $10,313/month
0.75
Acres
601
Days on Market
Sale Pending Price Drop -$1,500,000 Listed Sep 12, 2024 • MLS# 73289704 Copied! • Updated May 11, 2026

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About this home

Rarely available land - breathtakingly beautiful, undeveloped land accessible from the end of Chapin Road, a cul-de-sac in the heart of Newton Centre. A secluded setting with old-growth trees and lush, gorgeous landscape. The parcel totals 32,713 sqft and is in close proximity to Mason Rice/Newton Centre Playground. An unbelievable opportunity to build the house of your dreams in Newton Centre! SELLER IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING PERMISSION TO BUILD ONE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSE. SEE BROKER FOR DETAILS.

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Property History

Market Insights

Property Timeline

Pending Sale
May 8, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
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Showing Instructions Updated
Feb 2, 2026
New showing requirements
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Listed for Sale
Sep 13, 2024
$2,650,000
Original listing
Agent: Brenda van der Merwe Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $1 $1

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$1
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Land
Style Residential
Lot Size 0.75 acres

Exterior

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

Utilities

Electric Other (see Remarks)
Water Other
Sewer Other
Gas Other (see Remarks)
Other None
Annual Tax $1
Assessed Value $1
Seller Disclosures Do Not Walk The Lot Without The Listing Agent.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type []
Documents Subdivision Approval, Land Survey, Order Of Conditions, Restrictive Covenants, Aerial Photo (5)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 589 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Residential
Listing Type
Sale Pending

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Lot Features: Wooded, Additional Land Available
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Special Features

View: Yes
View Type: Scenic View(s)
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
0.9 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
1.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Dearborn Academy School
1.4 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
1.5 mi
Grades K-06
Campus School at Boston College
1.6 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Learning Prep School
1.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Brimmer + May School
2.0 mi
Grades PK-12
Fessenden School
2.0 mi
Grades K-09
Solomon Schechter Day School
3.0 mi
Grades K-08
M

Middle Schools

4 schools
A+
Bigelow Middle School
1.6 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
1.7 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+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.8 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+
Charles E Brown Middle School
1.8 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
2.1 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
2.8 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
0.9 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
1.6 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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Neighborhood

Newton Center

60 Chapin Road, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Listing Information

Listing Agent Brenda van der Merwe
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone 617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID BB807830
Office MLS ID AN3108
Listing Data Updated May 11, 2026 10:37 PM EDT
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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