Attention buyers, developers, and renovators! Rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of land in the heart of Newton Centre, directly across from Mason-Rice Elementary School. This charming antique home, which has been in the same family for 63 years, offers endless potential—restore and customize it to your vision, or explore development possibilities including potential rear lot subdivision (buyer to perform due diligence). A truly unique offering in a prime location with exceptional upside.
For sale
$2,400,000
140 Pleasant St, Newton, MA 02459
6beds
3,145sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1874
0.98 Acres Lot
$2,320,400 Zestimate®
$763/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Charming antique home
- 13 days
- 947
- 63
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Gore Lietzke Group 617-645-3120,
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services 617-964-1850
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73582468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,145
- Total interior livable area: 3,145 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,145
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Garden
- Waterfront features: Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Lot
- Size: 0.98 Acres
- Features: Easements, Sloped
Details
- Parcel number: S:64 B:026 L:0008,700355
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1874
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
- Subdivision: Newton Centre
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $763/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,665,900
- Annual tax amount: $16,143
- Date on market: 9/25/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,320,400
$2.20M - $2.44M
$6,835/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,400,000-14.3%$763/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73582468 Report a problem | ||
| 7/9/2026 | Listing removed | $2,799,000+7.7%$890/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73507450 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2026 | Price change | $2,600,000-7.1%$827/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73499818 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,799,000$890/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73499818 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,549 +3.4% | $1,586,600 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,034 +4.9% | $1,540,400 +9.4% |
| 2023 | $14,338 +4.5% | $1,408,400 +8% |
| 2022 | $13,719 +3.6% | $1,304,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,238 +3.1% | $1,230,300 |
| 2020 | $12,844 +2.9% | $1,230,300 +3% |
| 2019 | $12,483 +5.4% | $1,194,500 +9.1% |
| 2018 | $11,848 +3.1% | $1,095,000 +6% |
| 2017 | $11,487 +4.6% | $1,033,000 +7% |
| 2016 | $10,986 +4.9% | $965,400 +7% |
| 2015 | $10,475 -0.1% | $902,200 +4.3% |
| 2014 | $10,483 +5.5% | $864,900 |
| 2013 | $9,938 +2.9% | $864,900 |
| 2012 | $9,661 +6.1% | $864,900 +3.5% |
| 2011 | $9,107 -1.5% | $835,500 -5.9% |
| 2010 | $9,245 +2.4% | $888,100 -2% |
| 2009 | $9,026 +2.7% | $906,200 |
| 2008 | $8,790 +1.4% | $906,200 -2.5% |
| 2007 | $8,669 +2.7% | $929,100 +3% |
| 2006 | $8,443 +3.7% | $902,000 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,143 +2.4% | $859,000 +10.1% |
| 2004 | $7,956 +4.6% | $780,000 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,605 +9.9% | $696,400 |
| 2002 | $6,922 +16.6% | $696,400 +41.5% |
| 2000 | $5,935 +4.8% | $492,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,665 | $447,800 |
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Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice
- Middle: Brown
- 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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