1208 Walnut St

Newton, MA 02461

$2,995,000
Price
7,808 / 0.18
Lot Size / Acres
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Description

Rare development opportunity in the heart of Newton Highlands Village, just steps to local shops, restaurants, and the MBTA Green Line. This property at 1629 Centre Street sits on approximately 7,808 sq ft of land within Newton’s newly adopted VC2 Village Center zoning district, which encourages higher-density village housing through reduced setbacks, increased lot coverage, and building heights of up to approximately 3.5 stories. The property is being offered primarily as a development opportunity,...Rare development opportunity in the heart of Newton Highlands Village, just steps to local shops, restaurants, and the MBTA Green Line. This property at 1629 Centre Street sits on approximately 7,808 sq ft of land within Newton’s newly adopted VC2 Village Center zoning district, which encourages higher-density village housing through reduced setbacks, increased lot coverage, and building heights of up to approximately 3.5 stories. The property is being offered primarily as a development opportunity, with zoning that allows multifamily housing by right without the need for a special permit, making it an attractive project for builders and developers seeking to take advantage of Newton’s new Village Center zoning. While the existing two-family home may offer value as an investment property, the highest and best use may be redevelopment. Additional value may be realized when combined with the adjacent parcel located at 1623-1625 St. (currently listed in MLS), creating a rare assemblage.
  1. Listed by Ward Shifman • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  2. Listed by Joan Barrett • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 1208 Walnut Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
LISTING UPDATED: 03/14/2026 03:09 AM

Property Details for 1208 Walnut Street

StatusActive
MLS #73484497
Days on Market14
Taxes$11,484 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeLand
MLS TypeLand / Residential
Year Built-
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ward Shifman; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Joan Barrett
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Building Information for 1208 Walnut Street

Lot Size0.18 AC

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$15,492 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,535

Property Taxes

$957

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1208 Walnut Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
Features
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 0
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Utilities
  • Electric: On-Site
  • ElectricOnPropertyYN: Yes
  • Gas: On-Site
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Buyers to do their own due diligence. Agent is very familiar with new VCOD districts and zoning ordinance. See the Newton Zoning Ordinance for more information - www.newtonma.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/29823/638717834291930000. Estate Sale Subject to License to Sell. As is. Possible Asbestos.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:52 B:037 L:0019
  • Assessments: $1,171,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 1208 Walnut Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 10, 2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73471998

$2,995,000—
Mar 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73484497

$2,995,000—
Jan 27, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471998

$2,995,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/10/2026

Canceled

MLS PIN #73471998

$2,995,000
03/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73484497

$2,995,000
01/27/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73471998

$2,995,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 1208 Walnut Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 1208 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02461

1208 Walnut Street is a 0.18 ac of land for sale in Newton, MA 02461. This property was listed for sale on March 10, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $2,995,000. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Mason-Rice Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School and Newton South High School. 1208 Walnut Street is a 0-bed, 0-bath, 0.18 ac of land on a 7,808 sq. ft. / 0.18 acres lot.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ward Shifman; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Joan Barrett

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