Beautifully renovated grand Victorian combining modern luxury with timeless architectural character. Sun-filled open layout with high ceilings, custom millwork, and a designer kitchen with high-end appliances. The home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, a home office, playroom, and den across three spacious levels. Corner lot setting with a circular driveway in front and a second driveway in back. Prime Newton Corner location close to schools, parks, shops, transit, and major commuter routes.
Sold for $2,750,000
$2,750,000
686 Centre St, Newton, MA 02458
6beds
6,420sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1890
0.37 Acres Lot
$2,747,900 Zestimate®
$428/sqft
$7,949 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,747,900
$2.58M - $2.94M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chorr-Kin Chin 774-278-8179,
Vetra Estates, LLC 508-454-4942
Bought with:
Barry-Beaver Team
Vetra Estates, LLC
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73455590
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 219.95
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 13.33
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 185.42
- Dimensions: 13.91 x 13.33
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 146.97
- Dimensions: 14.83 x 9.91
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 231.23
- Dimensions: 16.33 x 14.16
Bedroom 5
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 155.91
- Dimensions: 13.08 x 11.92
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Area: 92.69
- Dimensions: 6.25 x 14.83
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Area: 57.24
- Dimensions: 5.41 x 10.58
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Area: 151.18
- Dimensions: 11.41 x 13.25
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 203
- Dimensions: 14 x 14.5
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 322.86
- Dimensions: 20.83 x 15.5
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 376.18
- Dimensions: 22.58 x 16.66
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Area: 312.48
- Dimensions: 20.16 x 15.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Flooring: Flooring - Wood
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,420
- Total interior livable area: 6,420 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,931
- Finished area below ground: 1,489
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Carport, Off Street, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has carport: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Lot
- Size: 0.37 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: S:72 B:026 L:0001,702798
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Granite
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $428/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,638,100
- Annual tax amount: $25,853
- Date on market: 5/14/2026
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/15/2026 | Sold | $2,750,000-4.8%$428/sqft |
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| 1/11/2026 | Listing removed | $12,500$2/sqft |
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| 12/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,890,000$450/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listing removed | $12,500$2/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $12,500-10.7%$2/sqft |
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| 7/31/2025 | Price change | $14,000-12.5%$2/sqft |
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| 4/6/2025 | Price change | $16,000-11.1%$2/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Price change | $18,000+50%$3/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for rent | $12,000$2/sqft |
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| 12/16/2024 | Listing removed | $2,890,000$450/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Price change | $2,890,000-6.5%$450/sqft |
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| 8/27/2024 | Price change | $3,090,000-6.2%$481/sqft |
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| 7/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,295,000-5.8%$513/sqft |
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| 6/13/2024 | Listing removed | $3,499,000$545/sqft |
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| 6/6/2024 | Price change | $3,499,000-2.8%$545/sqft |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,599,000+97.2%$561/sqft |
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| 4/28/2023 | Listing removed | $1,825,000$284/sqft |
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| 1/19/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,825,000+12%$284/sqft |
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| 11/15/2022 | Sold | $1,630,000+25.9%$254/sqft |
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| 10/5/2022 | Contingent | $1,295,000$202/sqft |
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| 9/28/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$202/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $2,638,100 +73.4% |
| 2024 | -- | $1,521,000 -12.4% |
| 2023 | -- | $1,736,900 +8% |
| 2022 | -- | $1,608,200 +6% |
| 2021 | -- | $1,517,200 |
| 2020 | -- | $1,517,200 +3% |
| 2019 | -- | $1,473,000 +7.2% |
| 2018 | -- | $1,373,900 +6% |
| 2017 | $12,046 | $1,296,100 +7% |
| 2016 | $12,046 | $1,211,300 +7% |
| 2015 | $12,046 | $1,132,100 +5.4% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,073,700 -2% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,095,600 -2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,118,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $1,118,000 +0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,112,000 +3% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,079,600 +5% |
| 2005 | -- | $1,028,200 +11.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $925,000 +12% |
| 2003 | $9,019 | $825,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $825,900 +35.5% |
| 2000 | -- | $609,300 +9.9% |
| 1999 | -- | $554,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Corner
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GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Underwood Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Bigelow Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 10/10Newton North High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Underwood/Ward
- Middle: Bigalow
- 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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