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Listing broker remarks

Attention buyers, developers, and renovators! Rare opportunity to own nearly an acre of land in the heart of Newton Centre, directly across from Mason-Rice Elementary School. This charming antique home, which has been in the same family for 63 years, offers endless potential—restore and customize it to your vision, or explore development possibilities including potential rear lot subdivision (buyer to perform due diligence). A truly unique offering in a prime location with exceptional upside.Showings begin at Open Houses Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12 from 1:00 - 2:30PM each day.— William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 3,145 sq ft
  • 42,540 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1874 built
  • $826 / sq ft
  • $16,143 2022 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠4⁠9⁠9⁠8⁠1⁠8⁠
Last updated
Address
140 Pleasant St
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02459
Deed (Bk/Pg)
1601 / 184

Historic designations

National Register
Wheelock, Francis H. House · includes NWT.K

What this means for buyers →

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Neighborhood: Newton Centre

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.