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Listing broker remarks

LOVE Newton Centre? LIVE Newton Centre! This stately and romantic brick colonial is perched behind Centre Street and affords the unique opportunity to live in privacy within the heart and vibrancy of the city centre. It is tucked between the shops + restaurants at the bottom of its private driveway and the Newton Centre Park, where activities include tennis, baseball, basketball, and the "purple playground". The main level features an open floor plan with spacious rooms for family gatherings and easy access to the large level backyard for entertaining outdoors. The kitchen features 2 of every appliance, 2 sinks + a large bright breakfast room. The 2nd level consists of a primary suite with a huge walk in closet and bathroom + 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths. The 3rd floor has a kitchenette, sitting room + 5th bedroom - perfect for au pair/ guests. There is large finished rec room in the lower level. 2 car dir. entry garage (but you won't need your car!). Recent updates include bluestone patio, paving, underground electrical wires, lighting and painting throughout.— William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 6,037 sq ft
  • 13,877 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4 baths
  • 1916 built
  • $453 / sq ft
  • $23,908 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠8⁠1⁠4⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
1175 Centre St
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02459
Deed (Bk/Pg)
80125 / 26

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Newton Center Village Center

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Neighborhood: Newton

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.