For Sale
579 Centre St, Newton, MA
Newton · MA 02458
- $2,099,000
- Price
- 5
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 3519
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1920
Lot size:
6,247 Sq.Ft Lot
Price per square foot:
$596 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 6 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, AC
About this home
Price Improvement and OH Sun, 11/8 12-1:30 - Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully updated, this distinctive 1920 Craftsman-style home in Newton Corner offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and 3,519 sq ft of versatile living space. Blending historic character with modern luxury, the home features a stunning chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and inviting, light-filled living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a family bath, and convenient laundry. A September 2026 licensed lead inspection found no lead law violations, and a Letter of Full Initial Lead Inspection Compliance was issued. The beautifully finished lower level features a separate entrance, bedroom, full bath, second laundry, family room, and office, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living or potential ADU-style use, subject to applicable approvals. Discover a truly unique feature: an original 1920 hidden speakeasy wine cellar! Above the detached two-car garage, a finished private-entry flex space with a half bath provides an ideal setting for a professional home office, creative studio, or personal retreat. Two driveways, a fenced yard, professionally designed gardens, and landscape lighting enhance the property's appeal. Ideally situated with convenient access to Boston's Financial District and downtown employment centers, this home offers an appealing balance of suburban living and city connectivity. Express bus service to Boston is just 0.4 miles away, with Newton Centre and Newtonville shopping, dining, and transportation options nearby. A remarkable opportunity to enjoy beautifully renovated living, flexible spaces, and timeless architectural character in Newton, Massachusetts.
Neighborhood & Transit
Newton Corner
579 Centre 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:
- 81 days
- Listing Price:
- $2,099,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $596
- Tax Assessment:
- $1,947,500 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $1,573 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 3,519 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Additional 655 Sqft total detached garage (400sgft finished space w/mini split) and 977 in basement
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Open Floor Plan, Breakfast Bar, Upgraded Cabinets, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Pantry, Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Wet bar, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding, Dishwasher, Wine Chiller, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2, Double Vanity, Dressing Room, Full Bathroom, Cathedral Ceiling, Closet, Custom Built Closet/Cabinets, Walk-in Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Marble, Cable Hookup, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Ceiling - Half-Vaulted, En-suite bathroom
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 10
- Above grade area
- 2542
- Flooring
- Tile, Marble, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Forced Air, Unit Control
- Heating Zone
- 4
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 4
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 6,247 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Paved Drive, Level
- Exterior Features
- Guest House, Stone Wall, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Carriage Shed, Insulated, Storage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking
- Off Street Parking
- 6 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Wood, Composite
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles, Metal
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
- 18'X26'7
- Living room features
- Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access, Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Slider, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Dining room dimensions
- 14.5'X16'11
- Dining room features
- Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Main Level, Open Floor Plan, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
- Kitchen dimensions
- 12'9X21'6
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 14'3X19'1
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 12'9X12'4
- Bedroom 2 features
- Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Window(s) - Picture, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Beadboard, Crown Molding, Decorative Molding
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 dimensions
- 12'10X12'
- Bedroom 3 features
- Ceiling - Cathedral, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant, Crown Molding
- Bedroom 4 level
- Basement
- Bedroom 4 dimensions
- 13'7X13'2
- Bedroom 4 features
- Closet, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
- Bathroom 1 dimensions
- 7'8X3'8
- Bathroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bathroom 2 dimensions
- 10'10X14'11
- Bathroom 3 level
- Basement
- Bathroom 3 dimensions
- 10'2X8'1
- Bathroom 3 features
- Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead
Listing information
- Listing agent
- The Presti Group
- Listing office
- Barrett Sotheby's International Realty
- MLS PIN #
- 73564186
- Disclosure
- Chair lift will be removed prior to closing.
- Disclosure
- Additional 655 Sqft total detached garage (400sgft finished space w/mini split) and 977 in basement
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