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79 Longfellow Rd, Newton

Contingent $899,000

  • 3 bd
  • 1.5 ba
  • 1,760 sqft
  • 1949 built
  • $510/sqft
  • MLS #7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠0⁠3⁠4⁠

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Listing broker remarks

First time offered in 77 years! Fantastic opportunity for investors, developers, or buyers looking to build equity. Ideally located, this property offers tremendous potential for renovation or redevelopment. The home is in need of significant repairs and is being sold as-is, making it the perfect project for those with vision. Sale is subject to obtaining a License to Sell. Group showings only. Don't miss this rare opportunity to transform this property into something special! First Group Showing Sat July 11th from 12-1:30 and Sunday July 12th 12-1:30.— Castinetti Realty Group

Key details

  • 1,760 sq ft
  • 11,000 lot sq ft
  • 3 beds
  • 1.5 baths
  • 1949 built
  • $510 / sq ft
  • $8,643 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠4⁠7⁠0⁠3⁠4⁠
Last updated
Address
79 Longfellow Rd
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02462
Deed (Bk/Pg)
28200 / 9

Historic designations

MACRIS Inventory
Sugarman, Henry and Irene House · includes NWT.FS

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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.