970 Beacon St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$1,655,000
Est. $8,809/month
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
3,357
Sq Ft
$493
Price/Sq Ft
0.13
Acres
1895
Year Built
Single Family Residence
Type
89
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73234628

About this home

Beautiful Queen Anne Victorian-era residence in the heart of Newton Centre, with front entrance on Laurel Street. This exquisite home has been meticulously maintained and features quarter-sawn oak flooring on the first and second levels, handsome woodwork, and abundant natural light. An expansive front porch opens to a gracious foyer leading to an exquisite living room with architectural details and a fireplace, and an office/sitting room. The dining room has gorgeous trim work, fireplace, and chair rail. The eat-in kitchen has been tastefully updated. An elegant staircase takes you to the second floor, with three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom suite comprises a fireplace, sitting room, and bathroom. The third floor has two more large bedrooms plus a bathroom. The home has a detached two-car garage and gas systems. One block to Crystal Lake, .23 miles to Mason-Rice School, close to the "T," wonderful Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and Markets.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,899,000
Final Sale Price: $1,655,000
Difference: $244,000 (-12.8%)
Performance Metrics
87.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
89
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $566
Sale $/sq ft: $493
This property sold for $493 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 12.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 89 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Property Category
Residential
Year Built
1895
Bedrooms
5
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,357 sq ft
Total Rooms
10

Interior Features

Flooring
Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
Heating
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
None
Has Cooling
No
Fireplace Features
Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Has Fireplace
Yes
Number of Fireplaces
3
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room
Laundry Features
First Floor

Exterior & Structure

Construction Materials
Frame
Architectural Style
Queen Anne
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Stone
Exterior Features
Porch, Rain Gutters
Patio/Porch Features
Porch
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.13 acres
Lot Size
5,738 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.1300
Lot Features
Corner Lot

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Attached Garage
No
Has Carport
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Detached
Covered Parking Spaces
2

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
HOA
No
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$11,345
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$1,162,400
Tax Lot
0003
Tax Block
007
Tax Map Number
62
Parcel Number
698650
Zoning
SR2

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate,Renovated Since
Attached Property
No

Location

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Neighborhood

Newton Center

970 Beacon St, Newton MA 02459

Newton, MA 02459

Walkability

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Schools

Elementary School
Mason Rice
Rating information coming soon
Middle School
Brown
Rating information coming soon
High School
South
Rating information coming soon

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $945
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

8%
Price Range
90
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Aug 28, 2024
$1,655,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 90
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Listed for Sale
May 8, 2024
$1,799,000
Original listing
Agent: Debby Belt Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 8, 2024 New Listing Added $1,799,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
89 days
Price per Sq Ft
$493

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $11,345 $1,162,400

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$11,345
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$1,162,400

Listing Information

Listing Agent Debby Belt
Listing Office Hammond Residential Real Estate
Agent MLS ID CN201336
Office MLS ID AN3108

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