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Listing broker remarks

Meticulously restored/fully renovated/DELEADED Victorian set on a tree-lined street in coveted West Newton Hill offers the best of both worlds: infrastructure of new construction + incredible period detail! Since ‘22: bsmt renovated w/state-of-the-art mechanicals, 400amps, office, gym, full bath & endless storage; new roof, re-furbished exterior, weatherproofing; award-winning new baths, updated kitchen, stone retaining wall allowing for level yard, prof’ly landscaped grounds; new 2-car heated garage w/ EV & sunny office/gym above, & more! PLUS the splendor of exquisite original millwork, soaring ceilings, oversized fireplaces & expansive front porch common in the late 1800s. Great layout w/ double parlor LR/FR flowing to large dining room, pantry & eat-in-kitchen w/ glass sliders to deck and yard. Spacious Primary features a spa-like bath w/ all the bells & whistles, custom walk-in closet & sitting area. Walk to Pierce School & WN Square, easy access to Pike, downtown & Cambridge.— William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Key details

  • 6,097 sq ft
  • 18,164 lot sq ft
  • 6 beds
  • 5.5 baths
  • 1886 built
  • $639 / sq ft
  • $27,284 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠3⁠8⁠0⁠5⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
44 Putnam
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02465
Deed (Bk/Pg)
76844 / 91

Historic designations

National Register
Putnam Street Historic District

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Neighborhood: West Newton Hill

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.