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$1,475,000

581 California, Newton MA 02460
Newton, MA 02460
Listed by Lev Borinski
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3.5
Living area
3,670 sqft
Year built
1952

About this home

Offering an impressive combination of space, versatility, and thoughtful updates, this Newton home provides a floor plan designed to accommodate the way you live today. The main level is anchored by a beautifully renovated, oversized kitchen with an expansive island, opening seamlessly to the living and dining areas and creating a natural gathering place at the center of the home. A dedicated home office adds valuable separation for work or study.The second floor features four bedrooms on one level, including a generous primary suite with an en-suite bath and private deck. A second full bath and conveniently located laundry complete the floor.The third level provides substantial additional living space with the flexibility to serve as a family room, playroom, home gym, or media room. A large deck extends this level outdoors, creating an inviting setting for relaxing or entertaining.The finished lower level, complete with a private entrance, offers even greater flexibility for extended family, guests, or recreation. Multiple decks, a fenced backyard, and ample off-street parking complete a home that delivers an exceptional amount of usable space in Newton.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73574823
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
44
On market date
September 9, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
3.5
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
5
Lot size
0.23 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
Horace Mann
0.13 mi away · Grades 0-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
370
Student:teacher ratio
12.3:1
District
Newton
Middle
F A Day Middle
0.19 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
1.05 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).

82
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
14.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores16
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies10

Market position

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

On the market 44 days -- 58 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 $989,000.

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$295,000 down
$1,180,000 loan
Principal & interest$7,653
Property tax (est.)$1,229
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated September 13, 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.