Soaring ceilings, elegant details, gracious large rooms, and abundant light fills this historic home set in much sought-after Newton Center. This great beauty is ready for a new chapter. The large front lawn and grounds are filled with mature plantings. 13 rooms, 3 floors, 4 tiled baths, 7 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, two stairways, all large. A generously sized family room is off the cook’s kitchen in the back of the house has room for all activities. The library was created by a renowned architect and is connected to a large, light filled dining room. The living room is elegant and enormous. The curving stairway in the center hall leads to 5 large bedrooms and two full baths. The attic contains 2 bedrooms plus a bonus room, a full bath. Incredible front door, foyer. Warmed by hot water radiators and cooled with efficient 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
— MLSPIN #: 73363608Map of 983 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459
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| List Price: | $2,495,000 |
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| Status: | Active |
| MLS ID: | 73363608 |
| Town: | Newton |
| Neighborhood: | Newton Center |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Zip: | 02459 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Bedrooms: | 7 |
| Full Baths: | 3 |
| Half Baths: | 1 |
| Living Area: | 4,627 sqft |
| Acres: | 0.57 |
| Taxes: | 21,542 |
| Appliances: | Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood |
| Cooling: | Ductless |
| Flooring: | Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Heating: | Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless, Fireplace |
| Lot Features: | Level |
| Parking Features: | Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Status: | Active |
| Water Source: | Public |
| Year Built: | 1860 |
| Accessibility Features: | No |
| Roof: | Shingle |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Skylight, Screens |
| Directions: | Commonwealth to Centre St toward BC and Mass Pike, brown fence on left, driveway to the right. |
| Laundry Features: | Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor |
| Foundation Details: | Stone |
| Electric: | Other (See Remarks) |
| Construction Materials: | Frame |
| Fireplace Features: | Master Bedroom |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2025-04-23 |
| Cooling?: | Yes |
| Fireplace?: | Yes |
| Garage?: | Yes |
| Heating?: | Yes |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.57 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 25,000 |
| Fireplaces Total: | 4 |
| Rooms Total: | 14 |
| Architectural Style: | Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks) |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 4 |
| Basement: | true |
| Basement: | Full, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 4,627 |
| Community Features: | Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University |
| Exterior Features: | Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden |
| Fencing: | Fenced |
| Interior Features: | Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bedroom, Library, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| Open Parking?: | Yes |
| Parcel Number: | 683396 |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Porch, Patio, Covered |
| Road Frontage Type: | Public |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Utilities: | for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup |
| Zoning: | SR2 |
| Covered Spaces: | 2 |
| Garage Spaces: | 2 |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Disclosures: | 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. |
| Farm Land Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Foundation Area: | 1,664 |
| Listing Agreement: | Exclusive Right To Sell |
| Listing Terms: | Estate Sale |
| Color: | Brown |
| Mh:Cooling Zones, Cc:Cooling Zones, Mf:Cooling Zones, Sf:Cooling Zones: | 3 |
| Disclosure: | Yes |
| Dpr Flag: | No |
| Heat Zones: | 3 |
| Lead Paint: | Unknown |
| Listing Alert: | No |
| List Price Per Sqft: | $539.23 |
| Page: | 258 |
| Price Per Sqft: | $539.23 |
| Square Feet Incl Base: | No |
| Year Round: | Yes |
| Original List Price: | $2,495,000 |
| Parking Total: | 6 |
| Room Bathroom1 Features: | Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom1 Level: | First |
| Room Bathroom2 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bathroom3 Features: | Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile |
| Room Bathroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom2 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom2 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom3 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Bedroom3 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom4 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom4 Level: | Second |
| Room Bedroom5 Features: | Closet, Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Bedroom5 Level: | Second |
| Room Dining Room Features: | Closet - Linen, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Exterior, Chair Rail, Wainscoting, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead, Crown Molding |
| Room Dining Room Level: | First |
| Room Family Room Features: | Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet |
| Room Family Room Level: | First |
| Room Kitchen Features: | Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Kitchen Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Storage, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead |
| Room Kitchen Level: | First |
| Room Living Room Features: | Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Living Room Level: | Main, First |
| Room Master Bathroom Features: | Yes |
| Room Master Bedroom Features: | Bathroom - Full, Walk-In Closet(s), Flooring - Hardwood |
| Room Master Bedroom Level: | Second |
| Security Features: | Security System |
| Tax Assessed Value: | $2,198,200 |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Year Built Details: | Approximate |
| Waterview Flag: | No |
| Insulation Feature: | Unknown |
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MLS Property Information Network, Inc. data last updated on April 30, 2025 12:57 AM
Property Last Updated: April 27, 2025 03:08 AM
Listing Courtesy of: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Betsy Millane
781-429-7790
