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983 Centre St, Newton, MA

Newton · MA 02459

$1,850,000
Price
7
Beds
3.5
Baths
4627
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Single Family
Year built: Built in 1860
Lot size: 0.57 Acre Lot
Price per square foot: $454 / Sq.Ft
Parking: 2 Garage Spaces
Heating & cooling: Heat, Mini-Split, Heat Pump, AC

About this home

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.

Neighborhood & Transit

Newton Center

983 Centre St, Newton · MA 02459

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:
514 days
Listing Price:
$2,100,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$454
Tax Assessment:
$2,198,200 in 2025
Taxes:
$1,795 / Monthly

Home Facts

Interior Features

Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
4,627 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Main Floor, Gas Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walk-in Storage, Kitchen Island, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Overhead, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Full Bathroom, Fireplace, Walk-in Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, En-suite bathroom
Laundry
Unknown
Living levels
Unknown
Rooms
14
Above grade area
4627
Flooring
Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Ductless Mini-Split System, Steam, Heat Pump, Unit Control
Heating Zone
3
Cooling
Ductless Mini-Split System
Cooling Zones
3
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Other (See Remarks)

Exterior Features

Lot Size
25,000 Sq.Ft
Lot Description
Paved Drive, Level
Exterior Features
Garden Area, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Construction Details

Construction Type
Frame
Siding
Clapboard
Roof
Unknown

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 features
Flooring - Hardwood, Main Level
Dining room level
First Floor
Dining room features
Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding
Family room level
First Floor
Family room features
Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 3 features
Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom 4 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 4 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 5 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 features
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Bathroom 1 level
First Floor
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 2 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 3 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Listing information

Listing agent
Betsy Millane
Listing office
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
MLS PIN #
73363608
Disclosure
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.