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$2,199,000

579 Centre St, Newton MA 02458
Newton, MA 02458
Listed by The Presti Group
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
4
Living area
3,519 sqft
Year built
1920

About this home

COMMUTER OH Fri, 10/23 5:30 - 7 pm, OH Sun, 10/25 12-1:30 pm! Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully updated, this distinctive 1920 Craftsman-style home in Newton Corner offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and 3,519 sq ft of versatile living space. Blending historic character with modern luxury, the home features a stunning chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and inviting, light-filled living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a family bath, and convenient laundry. A September 2026 licensed lead inspection found no lead law violations, and a Letter of Full Initial Lead Inspection Compliance was issued. The beautifully finished lower level features a separate entrance, bedroom, full bath, second laundry, family room, and office, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living or potential ADU-style use, subject to applicable approvals. Discover a truly unique feature: an original 1920 hidden speakeasy wine cellar! Above the detached two-car garage, a finished private-entry flex space with a half bath provides an ideal setting for a professional home office, creative studio, or personal retreat. Two driveways, a fenced yard, professionally designed gardens, and landscape lighting enhance the property's appeal. Ideally situated with convenient access to Boston's Financial District and downtown employment centers, this home offers an appealing balance of suburban living and city connectivity. Express bus service to Boston is just 0.4 miles away, with Newton Centre and Newtonville shopping, dining, and transportation options nearby. A remarkable opportunity to enjoy beautifully renovated living, flexible spaces, and timeless architectural character in Newton, Massachusetts.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73564186
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
58
On market date
August 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.14 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.

Elementary
Underwood
0.3 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
218
Student:teacher ratio
10.4:1
District
Newton
Middle
Bigelow Middle
0.31 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
465
Student:teacher ratio
9.5:1
District
Newton
High
Newton North High
1.16 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).

86
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.2 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores4
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies3

Market position

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

On the market 58 days -- 44 fewer days than Newton's current average of 102 days.
For reference, the median list price across 911 active listings in Newton right now is $988,000.

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Est. monthly payment
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$439,800 down
$1,759,200 loan
Principal & interest$11,410
Property tax (est.)$1,833
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.

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