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$1,695,000

40 Harvard St, Newton MA 02453
Newton, MA 02453
Listed by Ed Lyon
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Living area
3,762 sqft
Year built
1900

About this home

Classic charm, thoughtful updates, and a convenient Newtonville location! Just steps from all the restaurants & shops of vibrant Newtonville Square and the commuter rail, this inviting 2+ family home with a legal accessory unit offers flexible living options and easy access to Boston by car or public transportation. Beautiful stained-glass windows in both the first- and second-floor units highlight the home’s architectural character, while sun-filled interiors and hardwood floors create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Spacious front porches offer the perfect setting for morning coffee or gathering with friends. Energy-conscious improvements include insulation through Mass Save and fully paid-off BlueSel Home Solar panels installed in 2022. The current owner reports no electric bills for past 5 years. Updated 200-amp electrical service adds further value. Outside, a backyard patio and garden area provide space to relax, entertain, and grow vegetables and flowers. Six off-street parking spaces, plus a two-car garage, offer exceptional convenience. With strong income potential and versatile living arrangements, this distinctive property is an appealing opportunity for investors, owner-occupants, and extended households alike. First open houses: Saturday, 12–1:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12–2 p.m.

Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73590815
Property type
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
2
On market date
October 14, 2026
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
3
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
8
Lot size
0.19 acres

Location

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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
Cabot
0.19 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
415
Student:teacher ratio
12.2:1
District
Newton
Middle
F A Day Middle
0.78 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
0.49 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).

78
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
12.7 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores7
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies5

Market position

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

On the market 2 days -- 97 fewer days than Newton's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 891 active listings in Newton right now is $978,000.

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$339,000 down
$1,356,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,795
Property tax (est.)$1,413
Home insurance (est.)$150

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