Price reduced!!! Motivated seller. Stately 2 family with accessory allowed. Grandfathered in for the original owner. Conveniently located less than half a mile from West Newton Center, the Commuter Rail to Boston, and easy access to I-90. The first-floor unit features a living room, dining room, two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and one bathroom, with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The second-floor unit offers two bedrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, one bathroom, and an oversized hallway leading to an unfinished attic with four separate rooms. All levels feature high ceilings and oversized windows, creating a bright and spacious feel. The potential to expand into the third floor adds significant value and opportunity. Gas heating and hot water systems have been updated. Outside, the property includes a detached two-car garage. Easy to show. Make an offer that can't be refused.
For sale
Price cut: $49.1K (8/7)
$1,249,900
59 River St, Newton, MA 02465
4beds
2,637sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1880
-- sqft lot
$1,238,800 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageHardwood floors throughoutOversized windowsOversized hallwayHigh ceilingsBright and spacious feel
- 55 days |
- 1,193 |
- 35 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Kathleen Marotta 617-610-3839,
Centre Realty Group 617-332-0077
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73540310
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,637
- Total interior livable area: 2,637 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,637
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
Lot
- Size: 8,470 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: M:0033 B:0033 L:0026,689109
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,154,300
- Annual tax amount: $11,185
- Date on market: 6/23/2026
- Total actual rent: 4150
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
$1,238,800
Estimated sales range
$1.18M - $1.30M
Rent Zestimate®
$4,087/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,900-3.8%$474/sqft |
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| 8/4/2026 | Contingent | $1,299,000$493/sqft |
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| 7/26/2026 | Price change | $1,299,000-5.1%$493/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,369,000$519/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,773 +3.4% | $1,099,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,417 +4.1% | $1,067,300 +8.6% |
| 2023 | $10,002 +4.5% | $982,500 +8% |
| 2022 | $9,570 +6.6% | $909,700 +9% |
| 2021 | $8,980 +3.1% | $834,600 |
| 2020 | $8,713 +6.9% | $834,600 +7% |
| 2019 | $8,151 -0.4% | $780,000 +3.1% |
| 2018 | $8,185 +6.1% | $756,500 +9% |
| 2017 | $7,717 +6.5% | $694,000 +9% |
| 2016 | $7,246 +4.9% | $636,700 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,908 +0.6% | $595,000 +5% |
| 2014 | $6,868 +5.5% | $566,700 |
| 2013 | $6,511 +2.9% | $566,700 |
| 2012 | $6,330 -2.1% | $566,700 -4.5% |
| 2011 | $6,465 +2.6% | $593,100 -2% |
| 2010 | $6,300 -0.7% | $605,200 -5% |
| 2009 | $6,345 +2.7% | $637,000 |
| 2008 | $6,179 +10% | $637,000 +5.8% |
| 2007 | $5,619 +2.7% | $602,200 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,473 +1.7% | $584,700 +3% |
| 2005 | $5,382 +9% | $567,700 +17.3% |
| 2004 | $4,937 +6.5% | $484,000 +14% |
| 2003 | $4,637 +9.9% | $424,600 |
| 2002 | $4,221 +8% | $424,600 +31% |
| 2000 | $3,909 +4.8% | $324,100 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,730 | $294,900 |
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Neighborhood: West Newton
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin
- High: 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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