Beautifully sited in the heart of Newton Centre, this twelve room, six-bedroom Second Empire home is surrounded by park like grounds. The main level features a spacious fireplaced living room and dining room, family room, den/home office, half bath and rear staircase. /The kitchen has walls of glass overlooking the rear yard with an adjoining mudroom. Four corner bedrooms and two bathrooms on the second level and bonus third floor with two additional bedrooms, rec room and non-functioning vintage bath . Updated systems and a two car garage with attached workroom. Dine or relax on the rear covered portico and enjoy the sounds of birds chirping. Nestled on a private lot behind a magnificent beech tree, this home is in an ideal location minutes to Newton Centre Playground, Mason Rice Elementary School, shops, restaurants, library and houses of worship. The best of urban/suburban living
Sold for $2,765,000
$2,765,000
132 Homer St, Newton, MA 02459
6beds
4,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1855
0.42 Acres Lot
$2,975,500 Zestimate®
$612/sqft
$7,412 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,975,500
$2.68M - $3.33M
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Listed by:
Jayne Friedberg 617-899-2111,
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline 617-731-2447
Bought with:
The Drucker Group
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73257236
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 261.94
- Dimensions: 17.08 x 15.33
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 163.63
- Dimensions: 15.58 x 10.5
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 233.83
- Dimensions: 15.25 x 15.33
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 199.52
- Dimensions: 15.25 x 13.08
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Third
- Area: 215.08
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 14.5
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Half
- Level: First
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 52.5
- Dimensions: 7 x 7.5
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
- Area: 42.5
- Dimensions: 8.5 x 5
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 256.42
- Dimensions: 17 x 15.08
Kitchen
- Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Stainless Steel Appliances, Lighting - Pendant, Lighting - Overhead
- Level: First
- Area: 181.69
- Dimensions: 14.25 x 12.75
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, First Floor, Washer Hookup
Features
- Dining Area, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Den, Mud Room, Bedroom, Game Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Pine, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,521
- Total interior livable area: 4,521 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic View(s)
Lot
- Size: 0.42 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: S:64 B:032 L:0034,700482
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Second Empire
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1855
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
Location
- Region: Newton
- Subdivision: Newton Centre
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2024 | Sold | $2,765,000-10.8%$612/sqft |
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| 8/14/2024 | Contingent | $3,100,000$686/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73257236 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,100,000+79.7%$686/sqft |
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| 8/29/2003 | Sold | $1,725,000$382/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,917 +3.4% | $2,950,700 +3% |
| 2024 | $27,960 +5.1% | $2,864,800 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $26,612 +4.5% | $2,614,100 +8% |
| 2022 | $25,464 +3.6% | $2,420,500 +6% |
| 2021 | $24,570 +3.1% | $2,283,500 |
| 2020 | $23,840 +2.9% | $2,283,500 +3% |
| 2019 | $23,168 +6.1% | $2,217,000 +9.9% |
| 2018 | $21,834 +3.1% | $2,017,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $21,169 +6.5% | $1,903,700 +9% |
| 2016 | $19,884 +10.9% | $1,747,300 +13.2% |
| 2015 | $17,922 +6% | $1,543,700 +10.7% |
| 2014 | $16,903 +5.5% | $1,394,600 |
| 2013 | $16,024 +4.4% | $1,394,600 +1.5% |
| 2012 | $15,352 +3.9% | $1,374,400 +1.4% |
| 2011 | $14,780 -7.3% | $1,356,000 -11.4% |
| 2010 | $15,939 +2.4% | $1,531,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $15,561 +2.7% | $1,562,300 |
| 2008 | $15,154 -1.3% | $1,562,300 -5.1% |
| 2007 | $15,353 +2.7% | $1,645,600 +3% |
| 2006 | $14,954 +3.7% | $1,597,700 +5% |
| 2005 | $14,425 +6.1% | $1,521,600 +14.1% |
| 2004 | $13,598 +47% | $1,333,100 +57.4% |
| 2003 | $9,249 +9.9% | $847,000 |
| 2002 | $8,419 +16.6% | $847,000 +41.5% |
| 2000 | $7,219 +4.8% | $598,600 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $6,890 | $544,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice
- Middle: Brown Middle
- High: Newton South
Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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