Unit 23 Francis Street is ready to be seen—and it lives like a single-family home! 21 Francis is a renovated turnkey home offering a rare opportunity to own a beautifully updated property w/true flexibility in Newton Centre. Configured like a traditional two-family, this attached residence features two full kitchens—one on the first floor & one on the second—along w/living areas on both levels, private entrances, and fully separated utilities. It’s an ideal setup for multigenerational living, rental income, or use as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). You'll enjoy full private use of the peaceful yard and deck—your own outdoor retreat perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The only shared element with the neighboring home is the master insurance policy, allowing for maximum autonomy and privacy. Whether you occupy the entire home or leverage part of it to offset costs, this thoughtfully renovated property offers a smart, flexible way to live in one of Newton’s most sought-after locations
— MLSPIN #: 73367670Map of 21 Francis St., #21, Newton, MA 02459
List Price: | $1,995,000 |
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Status: | Active |
MLS ID: | 73367670 |
Town: | Newton |
County: | Middlesex |
Zip: | 02459 |
Property Type: | Residential |
Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
Bedrooms: | 5 |
Full Baths: | 4 |
Living Area: | 3,500 sqft |
Acres: | 0.25 |
Taxes: | 11,729 |
Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator |
Cooling: | Central Air |
Flooring: | Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood |
Heating: | Central |
Lot Features: | Level |
Parking Features: | Off Street |
Status: | Active |
Water Source: | Public |
Year Built: | 1910 |
Roof: | Shingle |
Window Features: | Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows |
Directions: | Comm Ave. to Irving to Garner to Francis |
Laundry Features: | Dryer Hookup - Electric, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor |
Foundation Details: | Stone |
Electric: | 100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service |
Construction Materials: | Frame, Cement Board |
Listing Contract Date: | 2025-04-30 |
Cooling?: | Yes |
Heating?: | Yes |
Lot Size Area: | 0.25 |
Lot Size Square Feet: | 11,051 |
Rooms Total: | 16 |
Architectural Style: | Other (See Remarks) |
Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
Basement: | true |
Basement: | Finished, Interior Entry |
Building Area Source: | Other |
Building Area Total: | 3,500 |
Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School |
Exterior Features: | Deck - Composite |
Interior Features: | Recessed Lighting, Kitchen Island, Lighting - Pendant, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Living/Dining Rm Combo, Kitchen |
Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
Lot Size Units: | Acres |
Parcel Number: | 703807 |
Patio And Porch Features: | Deck - Composite |
Property Attached?: | Yes |
Road Surface Type: | Paved |
Sewer: | Public Sewer |
Utilities: | for Gas Range |
Zoning: | MR1 |
Elementary School: | Ward |
High School: | Nnhs |
Middle Or Junior School: | Bigelow |
Year Built Source: | Public Records |
Disclosures: | Lives like a 2-family and is being sold as one condo, attached to another home by one wall in kitchen. Only shared expense is master insurance. please note that this home has not yet been assessed by the city, and both the tax amount and assessed value are subject to change. |
Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
Color: | Blue |
Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 4 |
Disclosure: | No |
Dpr Flag: | No |
Heat Zones: | 4 |
Lead Paint: | Unknown |
Listing Alert: | No |
List Price Per Sqft: | $570.00 |
Page: | 77 |
Price Per Sqft: | $570.00 |
Square Feet Disclosures: | Approximate living area |
Square Feet Incl Base: | Yes |
Original List Price: | $2,250,000 |
Parking Total: | 2 |
Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower |
Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower |
Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - 3/4 |
Room Bathroom3 Level: | Basement |
Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting |
Room Bedroom2 Level: | First |
Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Vinyl |
Room Bedroom5 Level: | Basement |
Room Dining Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting |
Room Dining Room Level: | First |
Room Family Room Level: | Basement |
Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Dryer Hookup - Electric, Recessed Lighting, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Pendant |
Room Kitchen Level: | First |
Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting |
Room Living Room Level: | First |
Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Window Seat |
Room Master Bedroom Level: | Third |
Room Office Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
Room Office Level: | First |
Tax Assessed Value: | $1,196,800 |
Tax Year: | 2025 |
Year Built Details: | Renovated Since |
Insulation Feature: | Spray Foam |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on June 16, 2025 05:37 PM
Property Last Updated: May 30, 2025 08:46 PM
Listing Courtesy of: Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing Agent: Valerie Wastcoat
617-319-6080