686 Centre St

$2,890,000
Price
6,420 Sq. Ft.
$450 / Sq. Ft.
6,420
Sq. Ft.
$450
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beautifully renovated grand Victorian combining modern luxury with timeless architectural character. Sun-filled open layout with high ceilings, custom millwork, and a designer kitchen with high-end appliances. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home office, playroom, and den across three spacious levels. Corner lot setting with a circular driveway in front and a second driveway in back. Prime Newton Corner location close to schools, parks, shops, transit, and major...Beautifully renovated grand Victorian combining modern luxury with timeless architectural character. Sun-filled open layout with high ceilings, custom millwork, and a designer kitchen with high-end appliances. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home office, playroom, and den across three spacious levels. Corner lot setting with a circular driveway in front and a second driveway in back. Prime Newton Corner location close to schools, parks, shops, transit, and major commuter routes.
  1. Listed by Chorr-Kin Chin • Vetra Estates, LLC
  2. Listed by Christine Tang • Vetra Estates, LLC

Property Details for 686 Centre Street

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Corner
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
8.00
Parking Spaces Total
10
LISTING UPDATED: 11/29/2025 03:42 PM

Property Details for 686 Centre Street

StatusActive
MLS #73455590
Days on Market51
Taxes$25,853 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1890
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Vetra Estates, LLC, Chorr-Kin Chin; Vetra Estates, LLC, Christine Tang
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Building Information for 686 Centre Street

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.37 AC / 16,084 SF

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$16,240 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,085

Property Taxes

$2,154

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 686 Centre Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 6420.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood/Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigalow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Flooring - Wood
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Carport, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 219.945
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.5
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.33
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 185.4203
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.91
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.33
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 146.9653
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.83
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.91
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 231.232799999
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.33
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.16
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 155.9136
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 13.08
  • Bedroom5 Width: 11.92
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 92.6875
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Length: 6.25
  • Bathroom1 Width: 14.83
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 57.2378
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Length: 5.41
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.58
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 151.1825
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Length: 11.41
  • Bathroom3 Width: 13.25
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 203.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Width: 14.5
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 322.864999999
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Family Room Length: 20.83
  • Family Room Width: 15.5
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 376.1828
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Kitchen Length: 22.58
  • Kitchen Width: 16.66
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.48
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.16
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: No smoking. Tenant responsible for utilities,snow removal and lawn care unless negotiated otherwise. 12-month lease term. Available now.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:026 L:0001,702798
  • Assessments: $2,638,100
  • Book: 80943
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Granite
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 686 Centre Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73455590

$2,890,000—
Dec 15, 2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73265515

$2,890,000—
Aug 27, 2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73265515

$3,090,000—
Jul 16, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73265515

$3,295,000—
Jun 13, 2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73237813

$3,499,000—
May 15, 2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73237813

$3,599,000—
Apr 28, 2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000—
Apr 28, 2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000—
Jan 19, 2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000—
Nov 15, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73041923

$1,630,000—
Oct 4, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73041923

—
Oct 4, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73041923

—
Sep 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73041923

$1,295,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/17/2025

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73455590

$2,890,000
12/15/2024

Expired

MLS PIN #73265515

$2,890,000
08/27/2024

Price Change

MLS PIN #73265515

$3,090,000
07/16/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73265515

$3,295,000
06/13/2024

Canceled

MLS PIN #73237813

$3,499,000
05/15/2024

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73237813

$3,599,000
04/28/2023

Canceled

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000
04/28/2023

Temporarily Withdrawn

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000
01/19/2023

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73071960

$1,825,000
11/15/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73041923

$1,630,000
10/04/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73041923

—
10/04/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73041923

—
09/28/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73041923

$1,295,000

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

Public Records for 686 Centre Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,068,200Additions$1,569,900Total$2,638,100
Home Facts
Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,434 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,434 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,871 SqFtStories3Lot Size16,084 SqFtStyleOffice BuildingYear Built1890ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:026 L:0001

Schools near 686 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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686 Centre Street is a single family home for sale in Newton, MA 02458. This property was listed for sale on November 17, 2025 by Vetra Estates, LLC, it's currently listed at $2,890,000. It has been on the market for a total of 51 days and was last sold on November 15, 2022. This listing's school district is Newton School District. Nearby schools include Underwood Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School and Newton North High School. 686 Centre Street is a 6-bed, 6-bath, 6,420 sqft single family home built in 1890.

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Listing Courtesy of Vetra Estates, LLC, Chorr-Kin Chin; Vetra Estates, LLC, Christine Tang

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