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$1,995,000

40 Columbus St, Newton MA 02461
Newton, MA 02461
Listed by Judy Korzenowski
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
4
Living area
5,674 sqft
Year built
1869

About this home

A rare opportunity to restore and reimagine one of Newton Highlands’ grand Victorian treasures. Originally built in 1869 as a distinguished single-family residence, this impressive Italianate home is set on an expansive 13,284 sq. ft. lot in one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Rich in character and architectural detail, the home showcases soaring 10-foot ceilings, remarkable room sizes, and an elegant scale rarely found today. From its gracious living spaces to its abundant bedrooms and flexible floor plan, the residence offers endless possibilities for those seeking to create a truly exceptional estate property. Whether your vision is a meticulous restoration of its historic grandeur or a thoughtful renovation blending period charm with modern luxury, the home’s impressive footprint and spectacular lot provide an extraordinary canvas. Ideally located just moments from Newton Highlands Village, enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, parks, the Green Line, and major commuting routes. Opportunities to acquire a property of this size, stature, and location are exceedingly rare. Bring your imagination and unlock the potential of this landmark Newton Highlands residence. This home is being sold "As Is". Seller makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition, use, zoning, occupancy, permits or development potential of the property. Buyers and buyers agents must perform their own due diligence & verify all information independently. Judy and Anne are available to schedule an appointment for buyers to view this home at a buyer's convenience. Please refer to the attached floorplans for approximate room dimensions and layout.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73568368
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
43
On market date
August 26, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
4
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
6
Lot size
0.3 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
Zervas
0.68 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
422
Student:teacher ratio
12.1:1
District
Newton
Middle
Oak Hill Middle
1.23 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
1.26 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).

87
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.5 / 20 -- Most walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies8

Market position

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

On the market 43 days -- 54 fewer days than Newton's current average of 97 days.
For reference, the median list price across 846 active listings in Newton right now is $952,500.

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$12,164/mo
$399,000 down
$1,596,000 loan
Principal & interest$10,352
Property tax (est.)$1,663
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 26 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.