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$1,250,000

142 Jackson St, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Listed by Paul Shao
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Living area
1,936 sqft
Year built
1935

About this home

Nestled on a picture-perfect, tree-lined street just around the corner from Bowen Elementary School, this charming single-family home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic character. Featuring three spacious, freshly painted, bedrooms with plenty of closet space and 1.5 fully updated bathrooms, the residence showcases timeless hardwood floors and a warm, inviting fireplace. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a lovely bay window overlooking the backyard. Need a dedicated workspace? The bright, multi-use sunroom handles remote work with ease. Step outside to your private,flat, fenced-in backyard featuring a lovely patio for outdoor entertainment. Complete with a one-car detached garage, an unfinished basement, and seamless access to Route 9, shopping, and the Newton Centre T, this home truly has it all. Make this home your own with some light cosmetic updating. Schedule your private appointment today!

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73586384
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
October 4, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1.5
Garage spaces
1
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.15 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
Bowen
0.11 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
345
Student:teacher ratio
11.5:1
District
Newton
Middle
Oak Hill Middle
0.71 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
661
Student:teacher ratio
10.2:1
District
Newton
High
Newton South High
0.42 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
1,837
Student:teacher ratio
11.6:1
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).

91
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
17.0 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores9
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 1 days -- 95 fewer days than Newton's current average of 96 days.
For reference, the median list price across 840 active listings in Newton right now is $952,500.

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$250,000 down
$1,000,000 loan
Principal & interest$6,486
Property tax (est.)$1,042
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 2 days ago.

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.