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About this home
Classic charm, thoughtful updates, and a convenient Newtonville location! Just steps from all the restaurants & shops of vibrant Newtonville Square and the commuter rail, this inviting 2+ family home with a legal accessory unit offers flexible living options and easy access to Boston by car or public transportation. Beautiful stained-glass windows in both the first- and second-floor units highlight the home’s architectural character, while sun-filled interiors and hardwood floors create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Spacious front porches offer the perfect setting for morning coffee or gathering with friends. Energy-conscious improvements include insulation through Mass Save and fully paid-off BlueSel Home Solar panels installed in 2022. The current owner reports no electric bills for past 5 years. Updated 200-amp electrical service adds further value. Outside, a backyard patio and garden area provide space to relax, entertain, and grow vegetables and flowers. Six off-street parking spaces, plus a two-car garage, offer exceptional convenience. With strong income potential and versatile living arrangements, this distinctive property is an appealing opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, and extended households alike. First open houses: Saturday, 12–1:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12–2 p.m.
Listing last checked: Listing updated:
Listed by Ed Lyon · Preservation Properties · MLS #73590815
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 15
- Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas, Unit Control
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
- Basement
- Yes · Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete, Unfinished
Building6 property facts
- Style
- 3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
- Year built
- 1900
- Garage
- 2
- Parking
- 8
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Roof
- Shingle
Land & utilities5 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.19 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Pool
- Not reported
- Zoning
- MR1
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $14,650
- Assessment year
- 2026
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Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $1,695,000 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$9,792 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $8,571
- Property tax
- $1,221
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $14,650. 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.
More property insights
Automated value estimate $1,651,193
Estimated range $1,377,337–$1,925,050.
Automated estimates are not appraisals or guarantees of market value.
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