Sold Aug 7, 2026
$2,000,000About this home
194 Adams Street presents a compelling buy-and-build development opportunity in the heart of Nonantum, one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This fully cleared site will be SOLD WITH A BUILDING PERMIT for five residential units, secured through a special permit, offering a streamlined path to construction and reduced entitlement risk. Proposed plans include three 3-bed, 3-bath townhomes ranging from 1,965–1,983 square feet, along with two 2-bed, 2-bath flats of approximately 904 square feet each, all with direct elevator access from the garage. Located between Washington and Watertown Streets, the property offers convenient access to the Mass Pike (east to downtown Boston, west to Route 95/128), Newton Corner, and the MBTA commuter rail. This accessible location supports strong rental and resale potential near retail, dining, and major employment hubs. Seller will consider offers with buyer concessions.
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Listed by Scott Goldsmith · Gibson Sotheby's International Realty · MLS #73516231
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Details at a glance
Interior1 property facts
- Basement
- Not reported
Building1 property facts
- Style
- Residential
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.14 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- BU2
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $11,387
- Assessment year
- 2026
Location
Estimated monthly cost
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Known monthly costs$11,037 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $10,088
- Property tax
- $949
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $11,387. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
Price and status timeline
- Exp
$2,390,000 · Jun 10, 2024
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Automated value estimate $2,539,173
Estimated range $1,828,395–$3,249,951.
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