194 Adams Street presents a compelling buy-and-build development opportunity in the heart of Nonantum, one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This fully cleared site will be SOLD WITH A BUILDING PERMIT for five residential units, secured through a special permit, offering a streamlined path to construction and reduced entitlement risk. Proposed plans include three 3-bed, 3-bath townhomes ranging from 1,965–1,983 square feet, along with two 2-bed, 2-bath flats of approximately 904 square feet each, all with direct elevator access from the garage. Located between Washington and Watertown Streets, the property offers convenient access to the Mass Pike (east to downtown Boston, west to Route 95/128), Newton Corner, and the MBTA commuter rail. This accessible location supports strong rental and resale potential near retail, dining, and major employment hubs. Seller will consider offers with buyer concessions.
Lot/land
$2,495,000
194 Adams St, Newton, MA 02458
--beds
0baths
6,000Square Feet
Residential
Built in ----
6,000 Square Feet Lot
$2,391,300 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Fully cleared site
- 51 days |
- 82 |
- 2 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Goldsmith 617-529-2434,
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty 617-264-7900,
Sean Preston 617-855-8502
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73516231
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Features
- Has basement: No
Property
Lot
- Size: 6,000 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: M:0014 B:0014 L:0018,683911
- Zoning: BU2
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Other (See Remarks)
- Gas: Other (See Remarks)
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,175,100
- Annual tax amount: $11,387
- Date on market: 5/12/2026
Estimated market value
$2,391,300
$2.27M - $2.51M
$3,500/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000+4.4% |
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| 10/31/2024 | Listing removed | $2,390,000 |
Source: MLS PIN #73250058 Report a problem | ||
| 10/29/2024 | Price change | $2,390,000+20.1% |
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| 7/9/2024 | Price change | $1,990,000-16.7% |
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| 6/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,390,000 |
Source: MLS PIN #73250058 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/31/2021 | Price change | $2,750+17% |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,350-9.6% |
Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem | ||
| 11/13/2019 | Listing removed | $2,600 |
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| 10/12/2019 | Listed for rent | $2,600+67.7% |
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| 6/23/2017 | Listing removed | $1,550 |
Source: Weichert Hudson Morgan Group Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2017 | Listed for rent | $1,550 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,967 +3.4% | $1,119,100 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,604 +24.2% | $1,086,500 +29.6% |
| 2023 | $8,535 +4.5% | $838,400 +8% |
| 2022 | $8,167 +6.6% | $776,300 +9% |
| 2021 | $7,663 +3.1% | $712,200 |
| 2020 | $7,435 +6.9% | $712,200 +7% |
| 2019 | $6,956 +0.9% | $665,600 +4.4% |
| 2018 | $6,897 +6.1% | $637,400 +9% |
| 2017 | $6,503 +6.5% | $584,800 +9% |
| 2016 | $6,105 +4.9% | $536,500 +7% |
| 2015 | $5,821 +0.2% | $501,400 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $5,810 +5.5% | $479,400 |
| 2013 | $5,508 +2.9% | $479,400 |
| 2012 | $5,355 +0.6% | $479,400 -1.8% |
| 2011 | $5,324 +2.6% | $488,400 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,188 -0.7% | $498,400 -5% |
| 2009 | $5,225 +2.7% | $524,600 |
| 2008 | $5,089 -7.4% | $524,600 -11% |
| 2007 | $5,497 +2.7% | $589,200 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,354 +1.7% | $572,000 +3% |
| 2005 | $5,264 +27.5% | $555,300 +37.2% |
| 2004 | $4,128 +6.5% | $404,700 +14% |
| 2003 | $3,877 +9.9% | $355,000 |
| 2002 | $3,529 +14.1% | $355,000 +38.4% |
| 2000 | $3,093 -9.2% | $256,500 -4.7% |
| 1999 | $3,405 | $269,200 |
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Monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Nonantum
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lincoln-Eliot Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Newton North
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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- Massachusetts
- Middlesex County
- Newton
- 02458
- Nonantum
- 194 Adams St
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