49 Shaw St

7,478 Sq. Ft.
$568 / Sq. Ft.
7,478
Sq. Ft.
$568
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located on West Newton Hill, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in greater Boston, this beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian seamlessly blends timeless architectural charm with modern luxury living. Soaring 9+ foot ceilings and oversized windows fill the home with natural light, creating an airy, inviting atmosphere throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout offers exceptional flow for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. A rare and distinctive cupola...Located on West Newton Hill, one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in greater Boston, this beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century Victorian seamlessly blends timeless architectural charm with modern luxury living. Soaring 9+ foot ceilings and oversized windows fill the home with natural light, creating an airy, inviting atmosphere throughout. The thoughtfully designed layout offers exceptional flow for both elegant entertaining and comfortable everyday living. A rare and distinctive cupola crowns the home, providing sweeping, picturesque views of the surrounding landscape. Just moments from West Newton Village, enjoy convenient access to local shops, dining, and easy commuting into Boston. Notable features include a 2 car attached garage, a stunning primary suite with a spa-like bath and generous walk-in closets, and 5 additional well-appointed bedrooms. A gracious wraparound porch enhances indoor-outdoor living, making this truly special home as welcoming as it is impressive.
  1. Listed by Chamberlain Group • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
  2. Listed by Conor Chamberlain • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
  3. Listed by Miceal Chamberlain • Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Property Details for 49 Shaw Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Open Houses

Thursday, Apr 9th12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Saturday, Apr 11th1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Sunday, Apr 12th1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
LISTING UPDATED: 04/07/2026 10:23 AM

Property Details for 49 Shaw Street

StatusNew
MLS #73496984
Days on Market2
Taxes$46,593 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Chamberlain Group; Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Conor Chamberlain; Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Miceal Chamberlain
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Building Information for 49 Shaw Street

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.51 AC / 22,272 SF

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$25,284 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$21,401

Property Taxes

$3,883

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 49 Shaw 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, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School
  • Living Area: 7478.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: Nnh
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Library, Play Room, Bedroom, Bathroom, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Covered, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Deck - Roof, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 322.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 23.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 17.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 270.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 255.0
  • Dining Room Length: 15.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 17.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 238.0
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 378.0
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 9X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 350.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:014 L:0006,687808
  • Assessments: $4,754,400
  • Book: 59951
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 49 Shaw Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496984

$4,250,000—
Sep 7, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338028587

$268,000

-26.2% / yr

Sep 7, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71404836

$2,680,000—
Jul 3, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71404836

—
Jul 3, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71404836

$2,800,000—
Jun 18, 2012

Canceled

MLS PIN #71344645

$2,800,000—
Feb 29, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71344645

$2,890,000—
Jan 31, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153844713

$2,700,000—
Jan 31, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70056397

$2,690,000—
Nov 24, 2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70056397

—
Nov 24, 2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70056397

—
Jun 28, 2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70056397

$3,475,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/07/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73496984

$4,250,000
09/07/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #338028587

$268,000

-26.2% / yr

09/07/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71404836

$2,680,000
07/03/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71404836

—
07/03/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71404836

$2,800,000
06/18/2012

Canceled

MLS PIN #71344645

$2,800,000
02/29/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71344645

$2,890,000
01/31/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #153844713

$2,700,000
01/31/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70056397

$2,690,000
11/24/2004

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70056397

—
11/24/2004

Contingent

MLS PIN #70056397

—
06/28/2004

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #70056397

$3,475,000

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Public Records for 49 Shaw Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,254,400Additions$3,500,000Total$4,754,400
Tax Record2025$46,593 ($3,883 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6.5Total Finished SqFt6,489 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,489 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,343 SqFtStories3Lot Size22,272 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:014 L:0006Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 49 Shaw Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Learning Prep School
Private5 to 12

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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49 Shaw Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02465. This property was listed for sale on April 7, 2026 by Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, it's currently listed at $4,250,000. It has been on the market for a total of 2 days and was last sold on September 7, 2012. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Peirce Elementary School, F A Day Middle School and Newton North High School. 49 Shaw Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 7,478 sqft single family home built in 1870.

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Chamberlain Group; Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Conor Chamberlain; Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline, Miceal Chamberlain

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