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640 Watertown Street, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460 • Newtonville
$1,655,000
Est. $8,809/month
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,868
Sq Ft
$577
Price/Sq Ft
0.37
Acres
1935
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73194592

About this home

Unique opportunity for Contractors, Developers and/or Homeowners/Renovators. Colonial with great street presence on a 16,000 sf+ lot in MR1 zone. There are several 2 unit developments recently completed or underway on Watertown Street. Existing single family dwelling in need of updates in excellent location straddling the Newtonville/West Newton villages. Steps to Newton's premier Active Use Park behind Horace Mann school with Playground, Ball Fields, Tennis, Basketball and newly renovated Gath Pool complex. Nearby Schools, Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Restaurants, Shops and Train from Newtonville and West Newton. Easy access to Cambridge and Boston via MA Pike. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Sellers/agent make no warranties or representations. House to be sold "as is". Offers due by January 23rd at 1:00pm. No offers will be presented before that date and time.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,249,000
Final Sale Price: $1,655,000
Difference: +$406,000 (+32.5%)
Performance Metrics
132.5%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $435
Sale $/sq ft: $577
This property sold for $577 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 32.5% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1935
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,868 sq ft
Total Rooms
8

Interior Features

Flooring
Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Heating
Hot Water, Steam
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
2
Appliances
Water Heater, Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features
Sun Room
Laundry Features
In Basement, Washer Hookup
Basement Details
Full, Partially Finished
Window Features
Insulated Windows

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior Features
Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Patio/Porch Features
Porch - Enclosed
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.37 acres
Lot Size
16,020 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.3700
Lot Features
Level
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
Yes
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
4
Parking Features
Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Utilities Available
for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$10,593
Tax Year
2023
Tax Assessed Value
$1,040,600
Parcel Number
684744
Zoning
MR1

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Actual
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
Fireplaces have not been used in many years.
Exclusions
Chair Lift, Some Plantings On Right Side Of Driveway And Right Side Of Back Yard.

Location

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Neighborhood

Newtonville

640 Watertown Street, Newton MA 02460

Newton, MA 02460

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Horace Mann
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Day
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High School
Newton North
Rating information coming soon

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Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $883
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

24.5%
Price Range
6
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

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Sold
Mar 8, 2024
$1,655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 6
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Listed for Sale
Jan 18, 2024
$1,249,000
Original listing
Agent: Deborah Cerra Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jan 18, 2024 New Listing Added $1,249,000 —

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$577

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $10,593 $1,040,600

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$10,593
Tax Year 2023
Assessed Value
$1,040,600

Listing Information

Listing Agent Deborah Cerra
Listing Office William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Agent MLS ID BB800506
Office MLS ID AN3435

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