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Listing broker remarks

This move-in-ready Chestnut Hill ranch offers privacy, convenience, and easy single-level living on a quiet Newton street. The sun-filled main level features four bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including a private primary suite, a beautifully renovated kitchen (2022), and two updated bathrooms (2023), plus scenic treetop views. The partially finished lower level adds a recreation room, third bathroom, laundry, and generous storage. Major upgrades include a tankless water heater (2022), new roof and two high-efficiency Mitsubishi heat pumps (2023), plus new gutters, paver patio, premium Marvin windows, and sliding glass door (2024). Ideally located near Ward Elementary School, Boston College, Newton Commonwealth Golf Course, and the MBTA Green Line B and C branches, with convenient access to downtown Boston.— William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 2,433 sq ft
  • 8,400 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1950 built
  • $647 / sq ft
  • $12,656 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠4⁠9⁠2⁠1⁠
Last updated
Address
18 Travis Dr
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02467
Deed (Bk/Pg)
80289 / 201

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Country Club Estates

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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.