Soaring ceilings, elegant details, gracious large rooms, 7 bedrooms, and abundant light fill this historic home set in much sought-after Newton Center. This great beauty is ready for a new chapter with multigenerational possibilities. The expansive front lawn and grounds have mature plantings. 13 rooms, 3 floors, 4 tiled baths, 4 fireplaces, two stairways. A generously sized family room is off the cook’s kitchen in the back of the house. The library, created by a renowned architect, is connected to a light filled dining room and porch. The living room is spacious. The curving stairway in the center hall leads to 5 large bedrooms and two full baths. The attic contains 2 bedrooms plus bonus room, a full bath. Detailed front door, foyer. Warmed by hot water radiators and cooled with mini-splits. 2 car garage. Steps away from BC law and a sweet stroll to Newton Center, quick access to the Mass Turnpike and Rt 9. Seller is open to buyer compensation.
Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:$2,495,000
Final Sale Price:$1,850,000
Difference:
$645,000 (-25.9%)
Performance Metrics
74.1%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
83
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:$539
Sale $/sq ft:$400
This property sold for $400 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 25.9% below the original asking price.
The property spent 83 days on market before selling.
Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
Covered Parking Spaces
2
Utilities & Systems
Utilities Available
for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Electric
Other (See Remarks)
Security Features
Security System
Community & HOA
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
No
Senior Community
No
Financial & Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount
$21,542
Tax Year
2025
Tax Assessed Value
$2,198,200
Tax Lot
0027
Tax Block
024
Tax Map Number
13
Parcel Number
683396
Zoning
SR2
Additional Details
Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Attached Property
No
Disclosures
This is an "estate sale" and the house is being sold "As is." The house has been inhabited until just recently, but current owners cannot warranty the condition. House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Listing Terms
Estate Sale
Location
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Neighborhood
Newton Center
983 Centre St, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Walkability
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Schools
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Monthly Payment Calculator
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Estimated Monthly Payment$0
Payment Breakdown
Principal & Interest$0
Property Tax$1,795
Homeowners Insurance$200
PMI$0
Property History
Market Insights
11.9%
Price Range
84
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
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Sold
Aug 27, 2025
$1,850,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 84
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Listed for Sale
Apr 23, 2025
$2,100,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy MillaneOffice: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Date
Event
Price
Change
$/sqft
Details
08/27/2025
✓
Sold
$1,850,000
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Property sold
04/23/2025
🏠
Listed for Sale
$2,100,000
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Original listing
Price & Status History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Apr 23, 2025
New Listing Added
$2,100,000
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Market Statistics
Days on Market
83 days
Price per Sq Ft
$400
Tax History
Year
Taxes
Assessment
2025
$21,542
$2,198,200
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$21,542
Tax Year 2025
Assessed Value
$2,198,200
Listing Information
Listing AgentBetsy Millane
Listing OfficeGibson Sotheby's International Realty
