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Listing broker remarks

Extraordinary opportunity on a rare, near-acre lot, just two blocks from the heart of Newton Center, surrounded by mature growth trees and perched above a quiet dead-end street overlooking Newton’s largest conservation area. Seller is one of the area’s finest home builders, and welcomes offers that include Buyer requested renovations. A prime location with great convenience and proximity to everywhere in the Great Boston area, less than 15-minutes to Boston. This wonderfully designed contemporary family home has 6 bedrooms and an office with 4 full and 1 half baths. The thoughtful layout of the home has some unique features including: a 2-room en-suite 1st floor bedroom, a 2nd 1st floor bedroom, as well as a dedicated study/office; a large double height great room and dining room are the heart of the home that function perfectly for hosting large gatherings and holiday celebrations with family and friends; and on the 2nd floor there is a huge private primary suite with soaring ceilings, a large en-suite bathroom with steam shower and soaking tub, and a generous light-filled walk-in closet. The primary suite does NOT share any walls with any of the other bedrooms or living spaces providing for maximum privacy. The property itself is uncommonly desirable for its size and privacy, as well as its zoning. The home is not subject to historical review/control and allows from as much as 12,500SF above grade, so future owners have tremendous liberty to renovate and/or expand to make this home and property ideally suited to their taste and needs. Seller has construction plans for new garage with living/working space above that can be provided to a Buyer. A truly wonderful place to make your home!— Philip Garfinkle Realty Inc.

Key details

  • 5,399 sq ft
  • 38,015 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1992 built
  • $739 / sq ft
  • $30,783 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠6⁠7⁠0⁠3⁠
Last updated
Address
40 Warren Street
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02459
Deed (Bk/Pg)
63139 / 101

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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.