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680 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459

Name: Open House: 11am-12:30pm
Start: 2025-05-01T11:00:00
End: 2025-05-01T12:30:00
Location: 680 Beacon St

5 beds
5 baths
3,834 sqft
~1/2 acre lot
$651 per sqft
1934 build
– on site

Your ultimate urban oasis! Nestled in the heart of Newton Center near premier shopping, dining and the Green Line, this elegant slate-roofed Colonial, extensively renovated and expanded in 2017, sits on a lushly landscaped .38 acre lot graced with a patio, fire pit and incredible yard. Perfectly suited for entertaining and family living, the expansive main level features a generous living room with fireplace; an inviting eat-in kitchen w/ island, breakfast area, pantry, and home office; and a luminous family room / dining room addition overlooking the garden. A mud room, walk-in pantry, and attached 2-car garage add to the convenience. The second level features five beautiful bedrooms & three modern full baths plus laundry. A luxe primary suite offers double walk-in closets, a home office, and an elegant ensuite bath. The versatile lower level offers a play room, bathroom, game room / guest area, and ample storage. Numerous infrastructure updates. C/AC. Exceptional in-town location.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Elisabeth Preis / Compass

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The Building

Year Built:

1934
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Colonial
Construction Materials:

Frame
Roof:

Shingle
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Block
Exterior Features:

Patio
Window Features:

Insulated Windows
Patio And Porch Features:

Patio
Security Features:

Security System
Building Area Total:

3834
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

12
Interior Features:

Bathroom - Full
Living Room Level:

Main,First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Sconce, Decorative Molding
Kitchen Level:

Main,First
Kitchen Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
Dining Room Level:

Main,First
Dining Room Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Pendant, Decorative Molding
Family Room Level:

Main,First
Family Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Decorative Molding, Window Seat
Office Level:

Second
Office Features:

Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood
Flooring:

Wood
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

2
Fireplace Features:

Living Room
Laundry Features:

Bathroom - Full

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3834
Living Area Source:

Measured
Living Room Area:

331.25
Living Room Length:

12.5
Living Room Width:

26.5
Kitchen Area:

264
Kitchen Length:

22
Kitchen Width:

12
Dining Room Area:

246.5
Dining Room Length:

17
Dining Room Width:

14.5
Family Room Area:

217.5
Family Room Length:

15
Family Room Width:

14.5
Office Area:

51
Office Length:

8.5
Office Width:

6
Bedroom 2 Area:

181.25
Bedroom 3 Area:

156.25
Bedroom 2 Length:

12.5
Bedroom 2 Width:

14.5
Bedroom 3 Length:

12.5
Bedroom 3 Width:

12.5
Bedroom 4 Area:

181.25
Bedroom 4 Length:

12.5
Bedroom 4 Width:

14.5
Bedroom 5 Area:

90
Bedroom 5 Length:

10
Bedroom 5 Width:

9
Master Bedroom Area:

225
Master Bedroom Length:

15
Master Bedroom Width:

15
Bathroom 1 Area:

35
Bathroom 1 Length:

7
Bathroom 1 Width:

5
Bathroom 2 Area:

64
Bathroom 2 Length:

8
Bathroom 2 Width:

8
Bathroom 3 Area:

68.75
Bathroom 3 Length:

12.5
Bathroom 3 Width:

5.5

Location

Directions:

Grant Ave to Beacon St
Latitude:

42.330859
Longitude:

-71.188192

The Property

Parcel Number:

698357
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.38
Lot Size SqFt:

16720
Lot Size Acres:

0.38
Zoning:

SR2
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet
Road Surface Type:

Paved
Road Frontage Type:

Public

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2025
Tax Book Number:

59666
Tax Annual Amount:

19615
Tax Assessed Value:

2001500

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom 5 Level:

Second
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Baths

Total Baths:

4.5
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

4
Half Baths:

1
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Pedestal Sink
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Master Bath Features:

Yes

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Central Air
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Gas Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Bowen/Mason R
Middle Or Junior School:

Brown/Oak Hill
High School:

Newton South

The Community

Subdivision Name:

Newton Center
Senior Community:

false
Community Features:

Public Transportation
Spa:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Attached Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

2
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

6
Parking Features:

Attached
Covered Spaces:

2
Open Parking:

true

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$2,499,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$13,381
Taxes	$1,634
Insurance	$687
Utilities	$396 See report
Total	$16,098/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/29/25 Apr 29, 2025	Listed / Active	MLSPIN	$2,499,000	167.7% (13.2% / YR)
8/1/12 Aug 1, 2012		MLSPIN	$933,500	33.8% (7.4% / YR)
12/28/07 Dec 28, 2007		MLSPIN	$697,725

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680 Beacon St

Newton, MA 02459