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Listing broker remarks

Amazing opportunity to build equity in a prime Newton location! This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers endless potential for homeowners, renovators, and builders alike. Whether you’re looking to move into a fantastic neighborhood and update the home over time, renovate to suit your style, or explore the property's future possibilities, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Surrounded by beautifully updated and newly constructed homes, the property is ideally situated in one of Newton's most desirable, well-established neighborhoods, where pride of ownership and continued investment are evident throughout. Located within Newton’s highly regarded school system and the district's soon to be completed new Franklin Elementary School. This home offers easy access to Parks, Restaurants, Shopping, Commuter rail to Boston, Public transportation and Major Highways..... A Standout Property with Exceptional Upside Potential !— Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Key details

  • 1,920 sq ft
  • 7,286 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1951 built
  • $520 / sq ft
  • $8,743 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠0⁠3⁠1⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
44 Barbara Road
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02465
Deed (Bk/Pg)
70638 / 595

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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.