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56 Bennington St, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02458

$1,425,000
Price
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1961
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1880
Lot size: 0.31 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $688 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, AC

About this home

Delightful Arts and Crafts style Bungalow perched on a knoll on a dead-end, tree-lined side street in Newton Corner. Gorgeous and unusual original craftsman details throughout. Large living room with fireplace, dining room with bay-window and pantry connects to remodeled kitchen with stainless appliances, eating bar, cooking island, dining area and exterior access to patio and huge rear yard. Half bath on main level. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and study (used to be 4 bedrooms but a wall was taken down to create study). Modern full bathroom. Sky-lit primary bedroom, and laundry on this level. Basement has plenty of storage, and modern utilities and equipment. Hi-efficiency heating and AC systems. Two-car detached garage. Lot is over 13,600sf in an MR1 zone. Expansion possibilities or second attached unit might be built. Buyers to do due diligence. Convenient to the Pike, express bus, Newton Corner. Great commuter location. Fantastic opportunity.

Neighborhood & Transit

Newton Corner

56 Bennington St, Newton · MA 02458

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
162 days
Listing Price:
$1,350,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$688
Tax Assessment:
$1,468,200 in 2026
Taxes:
$1,186 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,961 Sq.Ft
Broker Disclosure about Living Area
Living area does not include: basement, 3-season porch, 2nd floor loft or garage
Kitchen
Main Floor, Peninsula, Gas Stove, Eat-in Kitchen, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Slider, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Vent Hood, Wall Oven, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Vaulted Ceiling, Skylight, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Picture
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
8
Above grade area
1961
Flooring
Wood, Tile
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Central Heat, Steam, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Central Air
Cooling Zones
1
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
220 Volts, 200 Amps

Exterior Features

Lot Size
13,635 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Sloping
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Stone Wall, Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Gutters, Storage Shed

Parking

Garage Parking
2 Parking Spaces, Detached
Off Street Parking
None, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Stucco
Roof
Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles

Green Features

Electric Vehicle Charger
Unknown
Solar Panels
Unknown
Green Certified
Unknown
Insulation Features
Unknown
Energy Features
Unknown

Room details

Living room level
First Floor
Living room dimensions
21X14
Living room features
Fireplace, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Pendant
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room dimensions
16X14
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Wood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Exterior Access
Kitchen dimensions
23X13
Primary bedroom dimensions
14X10
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
13X9
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 dimensions
14X14
Bedroom 3 features
Closet - Cedar, Flooring - Wood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
5X4
Bathroom 1 features
Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 dimensions
7X5
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Skylight, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Ezra Stillman
Listing office
Hammond Residential Real Estate
MLS PIN #
73524268
Disclosure
Property under video surveillance. Included in sale: basement chest freezer, work bench, some shelving and cabinetry, porch window screens.
Disclosure
Living area does not include: basement, 3-season porch, 2nd floor loft or garage