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  • $1,312,600

    524 California St #1, Newton, MA 02460

    4beds
    2,530sqft
    Condo
    Built in 1840
    -- sqft lot
    $1,312,600 Zestimate®
    $519/sqft
    $4,937 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,312,600

    $1.23M - $1.40M

    $4,937/mo

    Zestimate® history
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    What's special

    Very spacious duplex townhouse has been nicely renovated in 2007. This beautiful home's original detail blends well with modern updates in this wonderful historic residence. The home of Celia Thaxter, well-known 19th Century poet, frequented by Longfellow, Hawthorne is available as a rental. Features include open dining and family room, spacious kitchen, living room with fireplace, primary bedroom with bath, plenty of closets, and balcony, 2 more large bedrooms plus an additional smaller bedroom and a cozy loft room at the top of the house. Enjoy the lovely fenced yard with patio and outdoor dining space, as well as off street parking (2). Laundry located conveniently on 2nd floor. Great location across from playground and Horace Mann School, closeby to Charles River multi-use path, shops and restaurants of Nonantum, Newtonville, and West Newton. Easy access to major highways and commuter rail. September occupancy. Certified treated deleaded. This is a no smoking/no vaping rental. Pets are considered on a case by case basis. Renter responsible for heat (gas), hot water, and electricity. Broker fee of one month's rent required, to be split with any cooperating agents. Showings begin on Monday, August 15. Please call to schedule.

    This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Zillow. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Other, Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
    • Basement: Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,530 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Wood
    Lot
    • Size: 0.37 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: NEWTS14B007L0024

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    Materials
    • brick
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1840

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Newton

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $325 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Balcony
    • Electricity not included in rent
    • Gas not included in rent
    • Heating not included in rent
    • Hot water not included in rent
    • Laundry: In Unit

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/17/2024Listing removed--
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    3/25/2024Price change$5,800-3.3%$2/sqft
    Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
    3/6/2024Listed for rent$6,000$2/sqft
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    8/29/2022Listing removed--
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    8/12/2022Listed for rent$6,000$2/sqft
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    6/15/2022Sold$1,150,000$455/sqft
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    9/23/2005Sold$1,150,000$455/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$9,307 +3.4%$949,700 +3%
    2024$8,999 +3.4%$922,000 +7.9%
    2023$8,700 +1.6%$854,600 +5%
    2022$8,562 +3.6%$813,900 +6%
    2021$8,262 +3.1%$767,800
    2020$8,016 +2.9%$767,800 +3%
    2019$7,789 +8.7%$745,400 +12.6%
    2018$7,164 +3.1%$662,100 +6%
    2017$6,946 +4.6%$624,600 +7%
    2016$6,643 +2.9%$583,700 +5%
    2015$6,454 +0.9%$555,900 +5.3%
    2014$6,399 +5.5%$528,000
    2013$6,067 +2.9%$528,000
    2012$5,898 +4.3%$528,000 +1.8%
    2011$5,653 +5.2%$518,600 +0.5%
    2010$5,372 +2.4%$516,000 -2%
    2009$5,244 -40.2%$526,500 -41.8%
    2008$8,768 -7.6%$903,900 -11.2%
    2007$9,494 $1,017,600

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    Neighborhood: Nonantum

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • High: Newton North

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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