655 Centre Street

Sold 11/24/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,675,000

5 beds4 baths3,452 sqft$485/sqft

655 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.31 acresLot Size

1926Year Built

$485/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gracious Tudor home in desired Newton location. Step-down fireplaced living room features high beamed ceilings, arched openings, oversized windows, hardwood floors and flows into an inviting sun room with floor to ceiling windows. Eat-in kitchen offers island, granite counters, bay window, plentiful cabinets and pantry. A spacious formal dining room with beamed ceiling completes this floor. Upstairs features a primary suite with private bath, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full shared bathrooms and a bedroom/home...Gracious Tudor home in desired Newton location. Step-down fireplaced living room features high beamed ceilings, arched openings, oversized windows, hardwood floors and flows into an inviting sun room with floor to ceiling windows. Eat-in kitchen offers island, granite counters, bay window, plentiful cabinets and pantry. A spacious formal dining room with beamed ceiling completes this floor. Upstairs features a primary suite with private bath, 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full shared bathrooms and a bedroom/home office with separate entrance. Partially finished basement features a wood bar, play room/media room, laundry, storage and systems. 2 car garage plus parking for 4 more cars in the driveway. Driveway and garage access on Fairmont. Lush yard features a patio and is ideal for BBQ's and relaxation. Welcome home!

Listed by: Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Barbara Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Matt Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listed by: Barbara Lietzke • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Listing closed: 11/24/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73435264

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Property Information for 655 Centre Street

Property Details

Taxes: $18,063 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Tudor
Style: Tudor
Garage Spaces: 2
Open Parking Spaces: 4.00
Parking Spaces Total: 6

Building Information

Year Built: 1926
Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,320 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School

Current Financing: Withheld
Living Area: 3452.0
Color: Brick
SqFt with Basement: Yes
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: Cabot/Underwood
High School: Newton North

Middle School: Bigelow

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 4.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior Features: Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Pendant, Dining Area, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room, Foyer, Play Room, Bathroom
Interior Features: French Doors
Laundry Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Patio

Exterior Features: Patio
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Slate

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: None
Cooling: No

Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 240.0
Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Sconce

Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 15.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood

Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 140.0
Bedroom5 Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedroom5 Length: 14.0
Bedroom5 Level: Second
Bedroom5 Width: 10.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Area: 45.0
Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting

Bathroom1 Length: 9.0
Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom1 Width: 5.0

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Area: 64.0
Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded

Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom2 Width: 8.0

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile

Bathroom3 Length: 9.0
Bathroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom3 Width: 5.0

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 285.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead

Dining Room Length: 19.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 15.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 240.0
Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Recessed Lighting

Kitchen Length: 16.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 15.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 384.0
Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors

Room Living Room Length: 24.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 16.0

Property Information

Property Info

Year Round: Yes
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Older oil tank,water main needs replacing

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:13 B:012 L:0001,683155
Assessments: $1,843,200

Book: 0
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: SR2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Block

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 655 Centre Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 24, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922197065	$1,675,000	—
Nov 24, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73435264	$1,675,000	—
Oct 14, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73435264		—
Oct 14, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73435264		—
Sep 24, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73435264	$1,750,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/24/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1922197065	$1,675,000
11/24/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73435264	$1,675,000
10/14/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73435264	—
10/14/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73435264	—
09/24/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73435264	$1,750,000

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

Public Records for 655 Centre Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,026,700Additions$816,500Total$1,843,200

Tax Record2025$18,063 ($1,505 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,573 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,573 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,214 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1926Year Renovated1926ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:13 B:012 L:0001

Schools near 655 Centre Street

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Underwood Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
9/10	Bigelow Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.5 mi
10/10	Newton North High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Newton Country Day School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	Trinity Catholic High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Underwood Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
9/10	Bigelow Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Newton North High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.0 mi
NR	Newton Country Day School Private5 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	Trinity Catholic High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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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