This gracious residence is located in sought-after Newton Centre, within the Mason-Rice district. A welcoming and grand foyer opens to an oversized, step-down living room with high beam ceiling, lovely fireplace, and surrounding windows. Off the living room is a great office overlooking the beautiful backyard. There is an elegant dining room with pretty detail and a renovated kitchen with an eat-in area, laundry and a renovated half bath. An elegant staircase leads to the second floor comprised of a substantial primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and bathroom; three other large bedrooms; and a renovated bathroom. The back staircase accesses a bedroom, bonus room, and a bathroom, and could be used as a guest suite. The level backyard with mature planting has a wonderful patio. This property features hardwood floors, crown molding, a slate roof, an attached two car garage, updated gas systems, and air-conditioning. The “T”, Village shops and restaurants, and major highways are nearby.
Sold for $2,110,500
$2,110,500
989 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459
5beds
3,466sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1929
0.31 Acres Lot
$2,089,800 Zestimate®
$609/sqft
$6,803 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,089,800
$1.92M - $2.28M
$6,803/mo
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Lovely fireplaceAttached two car garageHardwood floorsWonderful patioRenovated kitchenEat-in areaSubstantial primary bedroom
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Listed by:
Debby Belt 617-733-7922,
Hammond Residential Real Estate 617-731-4644
Bought with:
Donahue Maley and Burns Team
Compass
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73329788
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 324
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 225
- Dimensions: 15 x 15
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: Second
- Area: 140
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Features: Yes
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Full
- Level: Second
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Full, Remodeled
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 240
- Dimensions: 15 x 16
Kitchen
- Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled
- Level: First
- Area: 216
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 432
- Dimensions: 24 x 18
Office
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Level: First
- Area: 120
- Dimensions: 15 x 8
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: First Floor
Features
- Bathroom - Half, Office, Bonus Room, Bathroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,466
- Total interior livable area: 3,466 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,466
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Paved Drive
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.31 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: S:13 B:024 L:0026,683395
- Zoning: SR2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Remodeled
- Year built: 1929
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Golf, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Newton
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/10/2025 | Sold | $2,110,500-8%$609/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73329788 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000-4.3%$662/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73329788 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2024 | Listing removed | $2,399,000$692/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73291532 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $2,399,000+166.6%$692/sqft |
Source: MLS PIN #73291532 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2006 | Sold | $900,000$260/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,197 +3.4% | $1,652,800 +3% |
| 2024 | $15,662 +4.2% | $1,604,700 +8.7% |
| 2023 | $15,033 +4.5% | $1,476,700 +8% |
| 2022 | $14,384 +3.6% | $1,367,300 +6% |
| 2021 | $13,879 +3.1% | $1,289,900 |
| 2020 | $13,467 +2.9% | $1,289,900 +3% |
| 2019 | $13,087 +3.6% | $1,252,300 +7.2% |
| 2018 | $12,636 +3.1% | $1,167,800 +6% |
| 2017 | $12,251 +4.6% | $1,101,700 +7% |
| 2016 | $11,717 +4.9% | $1,029,600 +7% |
| 2015 | $11,171 +0.4% | $962,200 +4.8% |
| 2014 | $11,126 +5.5% | $918,000 |
| 2013 | $10,548 +11.8% | $918,000 +8.7% |
| 2012 | $9,436 +1.7% | $844,800 -0.7% |
| 2011 | $9,277 +3.5% | $851,100 -1.2% |
| 2010 | $8,966 +2.4% | $861,300 -2% |
| 2009 | $8,754 -1.5% | $878,900 -4% |
| 2008 | $8,883 +0.7% | $915,800 -3.1% |
| 2007 | $8,817 -1.8% | $945,000 -1.5% |
| 2006 | $8,982 +3.7% | $959,600 +5% |
| 2005 | $8,664 +1.2% | $913,900 +8.9% |
| 2004 | $8,560 +4.6% | $839,200 +12% |
| 2003 | $8,182 +9.9% | $749,300 |
| 2002 | $7,448 +6% | $749,300 +28.6% |
| 2000 | $7,025 +0.9% | $582,500 +5.9% |
| 1999 | $6,960 | $550,200 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Newton Centre
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Mason-Rice Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 9/10Charles E Brown Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 10/10Newton South High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Mason-Rice
- Middle: Brown
- High: North/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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