Beautiful Queen Anne Victorian-era residence in the heart of Newton Centre, with front entrance on Laurel Street. This exquisite home has been meticulously maintained and features quarter-sawn oak flooring on the first and second levels, handsome woodwork, and abundant natural light. An expansive front porch opens to a gracious foyer leading to an exquisite living room with architectural details and a fireplace, and an office/sitting room. The dining room has gorgeous trim work, fireplace, and chair rail. The eat-in kitchen has been tastefully updated. An elegant staircase takes you to the second floor, with three spacious bedrooms and two bathrooms. The primary bedroom suite comprises a fireplace, sitting room, and bathroom. The third floor has two more large bedrooms plus a bathroom. The home has a detached two-car garage and gas systems. One block to Crystal Lake, .23 miles to Mason-Rice School, close to the "T," wonderful Newton Centre shops and restaurants, and Markets.
Sold for $1,655,000
$1,655,000
970 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459
5beds
3,357sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
5,738 Square Feet Lot
$3,224,300 Zestimate®
$493/sqft
$7,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,224,300
$2.71M - $3.93M
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Listed by:
Debby Belt 617-733-7922,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644,
Halley Belt 617-947-0729
Bought with:
Amy Kirsch
Leading Edge Real Estate
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73234628
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 168
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 195
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Third
- Area: 187
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Chair Rail
- Level: First
- Area: 196
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Kitchen
- Features: Cabinets - Upgraded, Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup
- Level: First
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Entrance Foyer, Sitting Room
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,357
- Total interior livable area: 3,357 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 5,738 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 698650
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Queen Anne
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Knob & Tube Wiring
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Public School, T-Station
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $493/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,162,400
- Annual tax amount: $11,345
- Date on market: 10/28/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2024 | Sold | $1,655,000-8%$493/sqft |
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| 8/3/2024 | Contingent | $1,799,000$536/sqft |
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| 6/7/2024 | Price change | $1,799,000-5.3%$536/sqft |
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| 5/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$566/sqft |
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| 5/17/2024 | Contingent | $1,899,000$566/sqft |
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| 5/8/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$566/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,734 +3.4% | $1,197,300 +3% |
| 2024 | $11,345 +5.5% | $1,162,400 +10% |
| 2023 | $10,753 +4.5% | $1,056,300 +8% |
| 2022 | $10,290 +3.6% | $978,100 +6% |
| 2021 | $9,928 +3.1% | $922,700 |
| 2020 | $9,633 +2.9% | $922,700 +3% |
| 2019 | $9,361 +3.1% | $895,800 +6.7% |
| 2018 | $9,081 +3.1% | $839,300 +6% |
| 2017 | $8,805 +4.6% | $791,800 +7% |
| 2016 | $8,421 +4.9% | $740,000 +7% |
| 2015 | $8,029 +9.7% | $691,600 +14.5% |
| 2014 | $7,320 +5.5% | $604,000 |
| 2013 | $6,940 -19.2% | $604,000 -21.5% |
| 2012 | $8,593 +4.4% | $769,300 +1.9% |
| 2011 | $8,231 -0.2% | $755,100 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $8,249 +2.4% | $792,400 -2% |
| 2009 | $8,054 +2.7% | $808,600 |
| 2008 | $7,843 -1.8% | $808,600 -5.6% |
| 2007 | $7,989 +2.7% | $856,300 +3% |
| 2006 | $7,782 +3.7% | $831,400 +5% |
| 2005 | $7,506 +2% | $791,800 +9.8% |
| 2004 | $7,356 +4.6% | $721,200 +12% |
| 2003 | $7,031 +9.9% | $643,900 |
| 2002 | $6,400 +9.4% | $643,900 +32.7% |
| 2000 | $5,852 +4.8% | $485,200 +9.9% |
| 1999 | $5,585 | $441,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 10/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.6 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason Rice
- Middle: Brown
- High: South
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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