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$1,200,000

15 Shirley Street, Newton MA 02465

Newton, MA 02465

Listed by Jeanne Marrazzo

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Living area

3,468 sqft

Year built

1916

About this home

Welcome to this meticulously maintained two-family home nestled on a spacious flat lot of over 9,000 square feet in a serene cul-de-sac setting. This property, zoned SR3, presents a unique opportunity for investors, developers, or those looking to create their ideal residence while generating rental income. Consistently operated as a two-family home, it offers a seamless option for buyers seeking both investment potential and comfortable living. Positioned between the vibrant villages of West Newton and Auburndale, residents enjoy easy access to public transportation and major highways. Local amenities include nearby parks, trails, conservation land as well as shops, dining and an independent theater adding to the appeal of this neighborhood. Unit 1 features two well-sized bedrooms, a formal dining room with charming built-ins, and a living room. The updated eat-in kitchen includes a variety of stainless steel appliances, complemented by additional non-stainless options. Fresh paint and refinished flooring can be seen throughout, enhancing the property’s overall appeal. This unit also boasts a front sunroom that can serve as an office or additional living space, along with an updated full bathroom. The first-floor unit has a new furnace converted to gas heat. Unit 2 offers a spacious bilevel layout, occupying the second and third floors. This unit includes two bedrooms on the second floor, with a potential third bedroom or multi-purpose room on the top floor. A formal living room and dining room with a built-in hutch, along with a full bathroom and sunroom, provide ample living space. The second floor operates on oil heat, while the third floor features a built-in wall AC unit for cooling. Natural gas services are available for cooking and other utilities. With just under 3,500 square feet of total area, the home boasts an unfinished walk-out basement with around 7 feet of ceiling height, providing excellent potential for additional storage or future development. Enjoy the convenience of plentiful off-street parking with a massive driveway, accommodating multiple vehicles. This quiet, well-kept property is an exceptional opportunity in a desirable neighborhood. Whether you’re looking to invest, develop, or make it your home, don’t miss your chance to explore the possibilities this property has to offer. Schedule a viewing today and envision the future you can create!

Property details

MLS #: 73565592
Property type: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Subdivision: N/A
Status: Active
Days on market: 42
On market date: August 19, 2026
Stories: 4
Total bathrooms: 2
Garage spaces: N/A
Parking spaces: 5
Lot size: 0.21 acres

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary

C C Burr

0.19 mi away · Grades 0-5

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 353
Student:teacher ratio: 11.4:1
District: Newton

Middle

F A Day Middle

1.35 mi away · Grades 6-8

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 934
Student:teacher ratio: 10.6:1
District: Newton

High

Newton North High

1.65 mi away · Grades 9-12

Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here

5.0

Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating

Enrollment: 2,098
Student:teacher ratio: 10.9:1
District: Newton

Walkability

Blended score for Newton's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

Highly walkable

out of 100

EPA National Walkability Index

16.5 / 20 -- Most walkable

Google Places amenity density

100 / 100

Restaurants & cafes20

Grocery stores5

Parks20

Schools20

Transit stops20

Pharmacies4

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Newton, from live MLS data.

On the market 42 days -- 53 fewer days than Newton's current average of 95 days.

For reference, the median list price across 822 active listings in Newton right now is $900,000.

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$240,000 down

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Principal & interest$6,227

Property tax (est.)$1,000

Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 23, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.