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686 Centre St

Newton, MA 02458

5 beds
5 baths
4,755 sqft
16,084 sqft lot
$342 per sqft
1890 build
– on site

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This grand Victorian presents an amazing opportunity to create your dream home in the desirable estates area of Newton. This beloved home, in the same family for nearly 50 years, is where stories were shared and fabulous memories were made. It’s now ready to be reimagined and loved some more. The circular driveway welcomes you to the covered, wrap-around porch. The gracious foyer (30’x8’) is flanked by fireplaced parlors with original pocket doors and stained-glass windows. Original moldings, hardwood floors (some parquet), and high ceilings are the foundation from which to modernize this striking home. The 2nd floor offers 4 bedrooms, an office, 2 full baths and a 1/2 bath. On the 3rd floor is another bedroom, full bath and spectacular bonus room (31’x15’). The unfinished basement with 10’ ceilings has further potential to create more living space. Set on a 16,000+ SF lot and with easy access to the Mass Pike, Newton Center and Boston, this home is ready for its next chapter.

Listing courtesy of MLSPIN / Carolyn Boyle / Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Jul 17, 2024 •

MLS# 73041923 —

The Building

Year Built:

1890
Year Built Details:

Approximate
Year Built Source:

Public Records
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Roof:

Slate
Basement:

Full
Foundation Details:

Stone
Patio And Porch Features:

Porch - Enclosed
Building Area Total:

4755
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Measured

Interior

Rooms Total:

13
Interior Features:

Closet
Living Room Level:

First
Living Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Kitchen Level:

First
Kitchen Features:

Flooring - Wood
Dining Room Level:

First
Dining Room Features:

Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
Family Room Level:

First
Family Room Features:

Flooring - Wood
Office Level:

First
Office Features:

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Flooring:

Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

3
Fireplace Features:

Dining Room
Laundry Features:

Gas Dryer Hookup

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

4755
Living Room Area:

342.833333
Living Room Length:

20.166666
Living Room Width:

17
Kitchen Area:

161.722222
Kitchen Length:

13.666666
Kitchen Width:

11.833333
Dining Room Area:

249.333333
Dining Room Length:

17
Dining Room Width:

14.666666
Family Room Area:

280.652777
Family Room Length:

20.166666
Family Room Width:

13.916666
Office Area:

86.131944
Office Length:

13.083333
Office Width:

6.583333
Bedroom 2 Area:

243.541666
Bedroom 3 Area:

250.555555
Bedroom 2 Length:

17.5
Bedroom 2 Width:

13.916666
Bedroom 3 Length:

17.083333
Bedroom 3 Width:

14.666666
Bedroom 4 Area:

193.673611
Bedroom 4 Length:

13.916666
Bedroom 4 Width:

13.916666
Bedroom 5 Area:

155.909722
Bedroom 5 Length:

13.083333
Bedroom 5 Width:

11.916666
Master Bedroom Area:

289
Master Bedroom Length:

17
Master Bedroom Width:

17
Bathroom 1 Area:

24.305555
Bathroom 1 Length:

5.833333
Bathroom 1 Width:

4.166666
Bathroom 2 Area:

83
Bathroom 2 Length:

13.833333
Bathroom 2 Width:

6
Bathroom 3 Area:

58.666666
Bathroom 3 Length:

8
Bathroom 3 Width:

7.333333

Location

Directions:

at the corner of George Street and Centre Street
Latitude:

42.347928
Longitude:

-71.187838

The Property

Parcel Number:

S:72 B:026 L:0001,702798
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Attached:

false
Lot Features:

Corner Lot
Lot Size Units:

Acres
Lot Size Area:

0.37
Lot Size SqFt:

16084
Lot Size Acres:

0.37
Zoning:

SR2
Fencing:

Fenced
Water View:

No
Waterfront:

false
Farm Land Area Units:

Square Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax Year:

2022
Tax Book Number:

73031
Tax Annual Amount:

16918.26
Tax Assessed Value:

1608200

Beds

Bedrooms Total:

5
Master Bedroom Level:

Second
Master Bedroom Features:

Closet
Bedroom 2 Level:

Second
Bedroom 2 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 3 Level:

Second
Bedroom 3 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 4 Level:

Second
Bedroom 4 Features:

Closet
Bedroom 5 Level:

Third
Bedroom 5 Features:

Closet

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Total Baths:

5
Full Baths:

3
Half Baths:

2
Bathroom 1 Level:

First
Bathroom 1 Features:

Bathroom - Half
Bathroom 2 Level:

Second
Bathroom 2 Features:

Bathroom - Full
Bathroom 3 Level:

Second
Bathroom 3 Features:

Bathroom - Full

The Listing

Sub Agency Relationship Offered:

No

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Electric Baseboard
Heating:

true
Cooling:

Window Unit(s)
Cooling:

true

Utilities

Electric:

Circuit Breakers
Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Range,Oven,Disposal,Microwave,Countertop Range,Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater

Schools

Elementary School:

Underwood/ Ward
Middle Or Junior School:

Bigelow
High School:

Nnhs

The Community

Community Features:

Public Transportation

Parking

Garage:

false
Parking Total:

8
Parking Features:

Off Street
Open Parking:

true

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Utility Costs

$382/mo.

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source
6/6/24 Jun 6, 2024	Price Changed	MLSPIN
5/15/24 May 15, 2024	Listed / Active	MLSPIN
1/19/23 Jan 19, 2023	Listed / Active	MLSPIN

House Sold on 11/15/2022

$1,630,000

Listing provided by broker:

Carolyn Boyle

Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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686 Centre St

Newton, MA 02458