642 Centre St

$2,350,000
Price
6,111 Sq. Ft.
$385 / Sq. Ft.
6,111
Sq. Ft.
$385
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Nestled at 642 Centre St, Newton, MA, this single-family residence presents an attractive property in great condition, offering an exceptional living experience. The living room is a captivating space, defined by a fireplace that serves as a warm focal point, while the vaulted ceiling and skylight enhance the room's sense of spaciousness, further accentuated by the detailed crown molding. In the kitchen, the stone countertops provide a durable and elegant work surface, complemented by a tasteful...Nestled at 642 Centre St, Newton, MA, this single-family residence presents an attractive property in great condition, offering an exceptional living experience. The living room is a captivating space, defined by a fireplace that serves as a warm focal point, while the vaulted ceiling and skylight enhance the room's sense of spaciousness, further accentuated by the detailed crown molding. In the kitchen, the stone countertops provide a durable and elegant work surface, complemented by a tasteful backsplash which brings a touch of sophistication to the culinary space. The bedroom offers a private sanctuary, complete with crown molding and an ensuite bathroom, ensuring comfort and convenience. This home includes five full bathrooms and one half bathroom, providing ample accommodations. The residence features five bedrooms, a two-car garage, and a generous living area of 6111 square feet on a 9600 square foot lot. Built in 1939, this property blends classic charm with modern living.
  1. Listed by John Saleh • Centre Realty Group

Property Details for 642 Centre Street

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
7.00
Parking Spaces Total
9

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/22/2025 03:06 AM

Property Details for 642 Centre Street

StatusActive
MLS #73460797
Days on Market30
Taxes$21,093 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1939
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 642 Centre Street

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

Payment Calculator

$13,211 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$11,453

Property Taxes

$1,758

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, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 6111.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward/Underwood
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • 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, Laminate, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - 3/4, Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Bonus Room, Exercise Room, Game Room, Home Office, Play Room, Sitting Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Lighting - Overhead, Sink, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • 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, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 344.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Closet - Double
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.2
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 362.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.1
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 20.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 136.08
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.8
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.6
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 385.82
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 19.1
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 20.2
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 136.8
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom5 Length: 9.5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.4
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,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 Area: 183.26
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Overhead,Archway,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.9
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.4
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 551.85
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 19.5
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 28.3
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 166.86
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Crown Molding
  • Kitchen Length: 10.3
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.2
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 483.2
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 15.1
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 32.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Office Level: First
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: 702780
  • Assessments: $2,152,300
  • Book: 78186
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 642 Centre Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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
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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642 Centre Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02458. This property was listed for sale on December 8, 2025 by Centre Realty Group, it's currently listed at $2,350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 30 days and was last sold on July 6, 2021. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Underwood Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 642 Centre Street is a 5-bed, 6-bath, 6,111 sqft single family home built in 1939.

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