Perfectly situated on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in West Newton, this move-in ready 4bed/2.5bath is ready for its next owner! First floor offers a sun-drenched living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen/dining space with french doors out to the deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard, and an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances. Down the hall find 3 full bedrooms, a renovated full bath and a primary with an en-suite half bath. Fully finished lower level offers a second living space with FP, a full bedroom with closet, a 5th flex room for another bedroom or office space, a full bathroom, and a laundry/utility room with a sink. Plus, fresh paint throughout, central air AND a whole-house fan, one-car garage, two outdoor storage sheds, a large driveway that could fit 10+ cars and solar panels that help keep electric costs way down!!! Roof 2015 + tankless water heater 2017. Sprawling 10K+ sq ft lot lined with mature trees. All this in a fabulous Newton location minutes to West Newton Square, the commuter rail, schools & more! Must see.
Sold for $1,276,000
$1,276,000
62 James St, Newton, MA 02465
4beds
2,202sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
10,295 Square Feet Lot
$1,275,900 Zestimate®
$579/sqft
$4,482 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,275,900
$1.20M - $1.37M
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Wood-burning fireplaceCentral airSolar panelsOne-car garageBeautifully landscaped backyardUpdated kitchenFully finished lower level
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Fleet Homes Group 617-831-1099,
Keller Williams Realty 617-969-9000,
Melanie K. Fleet 508-439-3099
Bought with:
Margaret Squair
Coldwell Banker Realty - Framingham
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73552584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Full,Finished,Walk-Out Access,Garage Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,202
- Total interior livable area: 2,202 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,451
- Finished area below ground: 751
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Attached, Under, Off Street, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Deck, Patio
Lot
- Size: 10,295 Square Feet
- Features: Wooded, Level
Details
- Parcel number: M:0044 B:0014 L:0059A,692613
- Zoning: SR3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $579/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,131,100
- Annual tax amount: $10,960
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Exclusions: Peony Plant To The Right Of The Steps Out Front-- Owner Would Like To Take For Sentimental Value.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Sold | $1,276,000+2.2%$579/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Pending sale | $1,249,000$567/sqft |
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| 7/28/2026 | Contingent | $1,249,000$567/sqft |
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| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000$567/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,557 +3.4% | $1,077,200 +3% |
| 2024 | $10,207 +6.3% | $1,045,800 +10.9% |
| 2023 | $9,602 +4.5% | $943,200 +8% |
| 2022 | $9,187 +3.6% | $873,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $8,865 +3.1% | $823,900 |
| 2020 | $8,602 +2.9% | $823,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $8,359 +4.1% | $799,900 +7.8% |
| 2018 | $8,027 +3.1% | $741,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $7,783 +13% | $699,900 +15.6% |
| 2016 | $6,889 +4.9% | $605,400 +7% |
| 2015 | $6,569 +1% | $565,800 +5.4% |
| 2014 | $6,506 +5.5% | $536,800 |
| 2013 | $6,168 +2.9% | $536,800 |
| 2012 | $5,996 +0.1% | $536,800 -2.3% |
| 2011 | $5,992 +2.6% | $549,700 -2% |
| 2010 | $5,839 +2.4% | $560,900 -2% |
| 2009 | $5,700 +2.7% | $572,300 |
| 2008 | $5,551 +2.7% | $572,300 -1.2% |
| 2007 | $5,407 +2.7% | $579,500 +3% |
| 2006 | $5,266 +3.7% | $562,600 +5% |
| 2005 | $5,079 +2.5% | $535,800 +10.3% |
| 2004 | $4,954 +4.6% | $485,700 +12% |
| 2003 | $4,736 +9.9% | $433,700 |
| 2002 | $4,311 +7% | $433,700 +29.8% |
| 2000 | $4,030 +4.8% | $334,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $3,847 | $304,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West Newton
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 9/10F A Day Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Franklin/Burr Buffer
- Middle: Day
- 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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