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Listing broker remarks

Ideally located on one of Waban's most elegant streets, this Colonial Revival home combines the perfect blend of historic charm and modern conveniences. The front entrance opens to a beautiful foyer with a gracious living room with original detail and a fireplace. There is an oversized dining room and sitting area also with a fireplace that opens to a newly renovated chef's kitchen with top of the line Wolf and Subzero appliances, a stone island and custom cabinets with easy access to a back patio. Also on this level is an office. The second floor has a wonderful primary suite with an oversized bedroom, dressing room/closet and bathroom. Three other bedrooms and two other bathrooms complete this level. The third floor has a family room, bedroom and bathroom. This home boast gleaming hardwood floors, a slate roof, updated gas HVAC, a two car garage, and newer windows. Conveniently located near the T, the Angier School, major routes and all that Waban has to offer.— Hammond Residential Real Estate

Key details

  • sold
  • 3,947 sq ft
  • 10,620 lot sq ft
  • 5 beds
  • 4.5 baths
  • 1920 built
  • $576 / sq ft
  • $20,702 2026 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠0⁠0⁠9⁠3⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
86 Waban Ave
Town
Newton, MA
ZIP
02468
Sold for
$2,289,500
Deed (Bk/Pg)
71009 / 417

Historic designations

National Register
Sawyer, C. A. House #2
MACRIS Inventory
Waban Village

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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.