983 Centre St, Newton, MA 02459 - Photo 1

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$1,850,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
7 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
4,627 Sq. Ft.
0.57 Acres
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Soaring ceilings, elegant details, gracious large rooms, 7 bedrooms, and abundant light fill this historic home set in much sought-after Newton Center. This great beauty is ready for a new chapter with multigenerational possibilities. The expansive front lawn and grounds have mature plantings. 13 rooms, 3 floors, 4 tiled baths, 4 fireplaces, two stairways. A generously sized family room is off the cook's kitchen in the back of the house. The library, created by a renowned architect, is connected to a light filled dining room and porch. The living room is spacious. The curving stairway in the center hall leads to 5 large bedrooms and two full baths. The attic contains 2 bedrooms plus bonus room, a full bath. Detailed front door, foyer. Warmed by hot water radiators and cooled with mini-splits. 2 car garage. Steps away from BC law and a sweet stroll to Newton Center, quick access to the Mass Turnpike and Rt 9. Seller is open to buyer compensation.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 983 Centre St

General

Sold For: $1,850,000
Taxes: $21,542 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
MLS ID: 73363608
Added to Site: 267 day(s) ago

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Bathroom 1: First
Bathroom 2: Second
Bathroom 3: Second

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 7
Primary Bedroom: Second
Bedroom 2: Second
Bedroom 3: Second
Bedroom 4: Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: Main, First
Family Room: First
Kitchen: First
Dining Room: First

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Location

County: Middlesex

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks)
Basement: Yes
Square Feet: 4,627
Year Built: 1860

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.57

Financial Considerations

Tax Amount: $21,542
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Disclosures/Rstr.: This is an "estate sale" and the house is being sold "As is." The house has been inhabited until just recently, but current owners cannot warranty the condition. House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Property ID: 683396
Block/Lot/Section: 24

Listed by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Betsy Millane
Sold by William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Sarina Steinmetz

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Schools

Schools serving 983 Centre St

School District:Newton School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School 149 Pleasant Street, Newton, MA 02459	K-5	0.5 mi
Oak Hill Middle School, Newton, MA 130 Wheeler Road, Newton, MA 02459	6-8	2 mi
Newton North High School 457 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460	9-12	0.9 mi
Newton South High School 140 Brandeis Road, Newton, MA 02459	9-12	1.7 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 983 Centre St

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/27/2025

Sold

$1,850,000

-11.9%

MLS

6/27/2025

Price Reduced

$2,100,000

-8.5%

MLS

5/27/2025

Price Reduced

$2,295,000

-8.02%

MLS

4/23/2025

Listed

$2,495,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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