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Listing broker remarks

Lovely 4-bed, 3.5 bath Victorian with covered porches and a deck for a peaceful oasis feel. The garage is finished with HVAC so can easily become an ADU if needed. Main level features a spacious living room with fireplace/wood burning stove, dining room, kitchen, office, mudroom, and half bath. Upstairs offers an en-suite primary, second large bedroom, another full bath, and laundry. Upper level offers 2 more bedroom and additional bath. Enjoy the tranquil deck and back yard - perfect for entertaining, gardening, or play. Just moments from the shops and restaurants of Newton Corner, public transportation and the Mass Pike. So many original details - porches, doors, flooring, slate roof, stained glass, 9' ceilings - yet updated for modern living, Updated HVAC, windows, appliances, electrical service and more bring this 1870 charmer into the modern age! The MR1 zoning offers future options to turn this to a 2-unit condo complex. OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED - OFFER ACCEPTED.— Michelle Lane Real Estate

Key details

  • 2,553 sq ft
  • 9,766 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3.5 baths
  • 1870 built
  • $607 / sq ft
  • $13,692 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠1⁠2⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
31 Wesley St
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02458
Deed (Bk/Pg)
56904 / 348

Historic designations

National Register
Farlow and Kenrick Parks Historic District

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Neighborhood: Newton Corner

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.