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Listing broker remarks

Perfectly situated on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in West Newton, this move-in ready 4bed/2.5bath is ready for its next owner! First floor offers a sun-drenched living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen/dining space with french doors out to the deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard, and an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances. Down the hall find 3 full bedrooms, a renovated full bath and a primary with an en-suite half bath. Fully finished lower level offers a second living space with FP, a full bedroom with closet, a 5th flex room for another bedroom or office space, a full bathroom, and a laundry/utility room with a sink. Plus, fresh paint throughout, central air AND a whole-house fan, one-car garage, two outdoor storage sheds, a large driveway that could fit 10+ cars and solar panels that help keep electric costs way down!!! Roof 2015 + tankless water heater 2017. Sprawling 10K+ sq ft lot lined with mature trees. All this in a fabulous Newton location minutes to West Newton Square, the commuter rail, schools & more! Must see.— Keller Williams Realty

Key details

  • 2,202 sq ft
  • 10,295 lot sq ft
  • 4 beds
  • 2.5 baths
  • 1964 built
  • $567 / sq ft
  • $10,960 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠5⁠2⁠5⁠8⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
62 James St
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02465
Deed (Bk/Pg)
26170 / 416

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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.