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Listing broker remarks

Beautifully refreshed by its current owners, this open-concept Ranch-style residence offers comfortable living in a prime Newton Highlands location. A welcoming foyer opens to a spacious living room with a fireplace and adjoining dining room, while the expansive kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room, creating an ideal layout for everyday living and entertaining. The main level features a stunning primary bedroom suite with a vaulted ceiling, two walk-in closets, and bathroom, along with three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The versatile walkout lower level offers a guest or nanny suite with a renovated bathroom, kitchenette area, and mudroom. This level also includes a playroom and direct access to the oversized two-car garage. Set on a beautiful, expansive level lot, with a lovely deck, the property also features gleaming hardwood floors, a new roof, newer windows and updated HVAC. Convenient to Nahanton Park, major routes, the T, and the Countryside School.— Hammond Residential Real Estate

Key details

  • 3,375 sq ft
  • 10,000 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 3 baths
  • 1960 built
  • $474 / sq ft
  • $13,883 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠9⁠1⁠6⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
48 Goddard Street
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02461
Deed (Bk/Pg)
77441 / 271

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Charlemont Street

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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.