1629 Centre St

Newton, MA 02461

$2,995,000
Price
6
Beds
3,408 Sq. Ft.
$879 / Sq. Ft.
3,408
Sq. Ft.
$879
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Classic 1920 stucco two-family in the heart of Newton Highlands Village about a one-minute walk to the D-line MBTA. Each generous residence is ~1,700± SF with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath (one unit with fireplace). Detached two-car garage plus driveway parking for up to seven more, rare in-village capacity. Unfinished basement offers excellent storage and future finishing potential. Asphalt shingle roof replaced in 2008; additional improvements over the years. Zoning note: Located within the newly...Classic 1920 stucco two-family in the heart of Newton Highlands Village about a one-minute walk to the D-line MBTA. Each generous residence is ~1,700± SF with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath (one unit with fireplace). Detached two-car garage plus driveway parking for up to seven more, rare in-village capacity. Unfinished basement offers excellent storage and future finishing potential. Asphalt shingle roof replaced in 2008; additional improvements over the years. Zoning note: Located within the newly adopted VC2 Village Center Overlay, which encourages higher-intensity village housing. Buyers and developers: explore footprint coverage, minimal front/side setbacks, and up to 3.5 story building heights. Buyer to verify all zoning/use, parking, and compliance requirements. An appealing opportunity for end users, investors, or future redevelopment.
  1. Listed by Ward Shifman • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
  2. Listed by Joan Barrett • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 1629 Centre Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
9.00
Parking Spaces Total
11
LISTING UPDATED: 12/13/2025 09:11 PM

Property Details for 1629 Centre Street

StatusActive
MLS #73435367
Days on Market101
Taxes$11,484 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1920
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Ward Shifman; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Joan Barrett
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Building Information for 1629 Centre Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,808 SF

Payment Calculator

$15,756 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,799

Property Taxes

$957

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1629 Centre Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Living Area: 3408.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • 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
  • 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:0019,695030
  • Assessments: $1,171,800
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 1629 Centre Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435367

$2,995,000—
Sep 24, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435385

$2,995,000—
Jun 15, 1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88031699

$325,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435367

$2,995,000
09/24/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73435385

$2,995,000
06/15/1999

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #88031699

$325,000

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

Public Records for 1629 Centre Street

Taxable ValueLand$654,300Additions$517,500Total$1,171,800
Tax Record2025$11,484 ($957 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,408 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,704 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,808 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1920ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:52 B:037 L:0019Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1629 Centre 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 1629 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02461

1629 Centre Street is a multi-family home for sale in Newton, MA 02461. This property was listed for sale on September 24, 2025 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, it's currently listed at $2,995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 101 days and was last sold on June 15, 1999. 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. 1629 Centre Street is a 6-bed, 2-bath, 3,408 sqft multi-family home built in 1920.

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

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