642 Centre St

6,113 Sq. Ft.
$311 / Sq. Ft.
6,113
Sq. Ft.
$311
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully-updated, white brick Colonial situated in a prime Newton location. This property boasts generous, light-filled rooms with a fantastic open floor plan and 4 floors of living space. The inviting foyer leads to an expansive living room + adjoining dining room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen + family room. The main level also includes a sunroom/home office overlooking the lovely level backyard, plus a powder room + walk-in storage space. The second level offers an ensuite primary bedroom...Beautifully-updated, white brick Colonial situated in a prime Newton location. This property boasts generous, light-filled rooms with a fantastic open floor plan and 4 floors of living space. The inviting foyer leads to an expansive living room + adjoining dining room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen + family room. The main level also includes a sunroom/home office overlooking the lovely level backyard, plus a powder room + walk-in storage space. The second level offers an ensuite primary bedroom with fireplace, built-ins and walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 are ensuite, and a family study/ bonus room and full bath. The 3rd floor offers a perfect guest suite or additional home office. The lower level has something for everyone- an oversized game room, laundry, gym space, plus two bonus rooms + a full bath. Top-rated Newton schools and just minutes to the Mass Pike. Convenient to train, bus routes + vibrant Newton Center parks, restaurants. Endless possibilities!

Property Details for 642 Centre Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7
LISTING UPDATED: 08/05/2022 09:37 AM

Property Details for 642 Centre Street

StatusSold
MLS #72818669
Days on Market47
Taxes$17,730 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1939
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Location

Sold By Visionary Investments Real Estate, Jonathan Thurrott

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Building Information for 642 Centre Street

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,600 SF

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$10,738 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,260

Property Taxes

$1,478

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 642 Centre Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 6113.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled, Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Closet - Walk-in, Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Home Office, Play Room, Sitting Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Some windows are older. Fireplace in lower level and primary suite have not been used by seller. Window AC for home office/sunroom. No AC in LL playroom,bonus room
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:024 L:0002,702780
  • Assessments: $1,698,300
  • Book: 58709
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 642 Centre Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 19, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73473507

—
Feb 2, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73473507

—
Feb 2, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73473507

$2,350,000—
Jan 31, 2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73460797

$2,350,000—
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73460797

$2,350,000—
Aug 31, 2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,598,000—
Aug 31, 2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,598,000—
May 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,695,000—
Apr 30, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73214078

$2,400,000—
Apr 22, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73214078

—
Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73214078

$2,495,000—
Feb 6, 2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,198,000—
Nov 4, 2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,249,800—
Oct 19, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,298,000—
Jul 6, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72818669

$1,900,000—
Jun 1, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72818669

—
Apr 21, 2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72818669

$2,195,000—
Mar 19, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #327491147

$965,000

+7.7% / yr

Mar 19, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71332883

$965,000—
Feb 10, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71332883

—
Jan 31, 2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71332883

$979,000—
Jun 25, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #291683104

$849,000

+60942617.7% / yr

Jun 25, 2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71033473

$849,000—
Feb 20, 2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71033473

—
Feb 16, 2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71033473

$849,000—
Jun 16, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598559

$1—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/19/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73473507

—
02/02/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73473507

—
02/02/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73473507

$2,350,000
01/31/2026

Expired

MLS PIN #73460797

$2,350,000
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73460797

$2,350,000
08/31/2025

Canceled

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,598,000
08/31/2025

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,598,000
05/21/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73378318

$2,695,000
04/30/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73214078

$2,400,000
04/22/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73214078

—
03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73214078

$2,495,000
02/06/2023

Expired

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,198,000
11/04/2022

Price Change

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,249,800
10/19/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73049442

$2,298,000
07/06/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72818669

$1,900,000
06/01/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72818669

—
04/21/2021

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72818669

$2,195,000
03/19/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #327491147

$965,000

+7.7% / yr

03/19/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71332883

$965,000
02/10/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71332883

—
01/31/2012

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71332883

$979,000
06/25/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #291683104

$849,000

+60942617.7% / yr

06/25/2010

Sold

MLS PIN #71033473

$849,000
02/20/2010

Contingent

MLS PIN #71033473

—
02/16/2010

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #71033473

$849,000
06/16/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #326598559

$1

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Public Records for 642 Centre Street

Taxable ValueLand$970,900Additions$1,181,400Total$2,152,300
Tax Record2025$21,093 ($1,758 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5.5Total Finished SqFt4,136 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,136 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt289 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,600 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:024 L:0002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 642 Centre 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
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Newton Country Day 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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