140 Pleasant St

Newton, MA 02459

$2,799,000
Price
6
Beds
3,145 Sq. Ft.
$890 / Sq. Ft.
3,145
Sq. Ft.
$890
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Attention buyers, developers, and renovators! Rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of land in the heart of Newton Centre, directly across from Mason-Rice Elementary School. This charming antique home, which has been in the same family for 63 years, offers endless potential—restore and customize it to your vision, or explore development possibilities including potential rear lot subdivision (buyer to perform due diligence). A truly unique offering in a prime location with exceptional upside. Showings...Attention buyers, developers, and renovators! Rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of land in the heart of Newton Centre, directly across from Mason-Rice Elementary School. This charming antique home, which has been in the same family for 63 years, offers endless potential—restore and customize it to your vision, or explore development possibilities including potential rear lot subdivision (buyer to perform due diligence). A truly unique offering in a prime location with exceptional upside. Showings begin at Open Houses Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 - 2:30PM each day.
  1. Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Barbara Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Barbara Lietzke • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 140 Pleasant Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Antique
Style
Garden, Antique
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING UPDATED: 05/06/2026 12:31 PM

Property Details for 140 Pleasant Street

StatusActive
MLS #73499818
Days on Market30
Taxes$16,143 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1874
CountyMiddlesex County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Lietzke
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Building Information for 140 Pleasant Street

Stories-Year Built1874Building Size-Lot Size0.98 AC / 42,540 SF

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$15,440 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,094

Property Taxes

$1,345

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Property Information for 140 Pleasant Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3145.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Porch
  • Lot Description: Easements, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:64 B:026 L:0008,700355
  • Assessments: $1,665,900
  • Book: 01601
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 140 Pleasant Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507450

$2,799,000—
Apr 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73499818

$2,799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/25/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73507450

$2,799,000
04/10/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73499818

$2,799,000

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

Public Records for 140 Pleasant Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,159,200Additions$427,400Total$1,586,600
Tax Record2025$15,549 ($1,296 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,145 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,145 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt701 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,540 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1874ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:64 B:026 L:0008Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 140 Pleasant 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 7
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 7

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 140 Pleasant Street, Newton, MA 02459

140 Pleasant Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02459. This property was listed for sale on April 10, 2026 by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, it's currently listed at $2,799,000. 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. 140 Pleasant Street is a 6-bed, 3-bath, 3,145 sqft single family home built in 1874.

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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Lietzke

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