$1,850,000

101 Central Ave Newton, MA 02460

$10,000
Closing credit¹
9 beds
5 full, 1 partial
4,700 sqft
0.2 acres
$394 / sqft
Multi-Family

Property details

About 101 Central Ave

Location! Value! Two of the hardest qualities to find if you are searching for a home in Newton. This 2 family in a quiet location just outside the center of Newtonville offers an abundance of both! Within close distance of Newton North High School, FA Day Middle School & the commuter rail to Boston, 2 with exceptional 'walkability' score. The owner's unit is the top two floors, has more than 2,500 sf of living space. Great light on the second floor from numerous south-facing windows, it has 5 bedrooms, an office  and 2.5 baths, perfect for a grown or growing household. There is a fenced side yard exclusive to the unit & garage parking for two cars including an EV charging station. Electricity cost is partially offset by solar panels. Basement storage room exclusive to unit. Monthly cost of carrying the house is greatly reduced by the $6500/month rentfrom the 4 BR, 3 BA first floor unit. On net cost per sf basis, this is an outstanding value! Seller willing to participate in financing!

Highlights

Home typeMulti Family
HeatingElectric, Hot Water, Other, Steam
StatusActive
CoolingWindow Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
Size4,700 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.19 Acres
Year built1854
ParkingPaved Drive, Assigned, Paved
MLS #73356192
Garage2 spaces

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Disposal
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Varies, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior: Bathroom with Shower Stall, Lead Certification Available, Internet Available - Broadband, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office/Den, Laundry Room
  • Total Bedroom Count: 9
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Paved Drive, Assigned, Paved
  • Exterior: Rain Gutters
  • Heating: Electric, Hot Water, Other, Steam
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s), Wall Unit(s)
  • List Price: $1,850,000
  • Price/SqFt: $393
  • Annual Tax Amount: $13,769
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Gentle Sloping
  • Directions: Washington or Crafts St to Central Ave (Across from Court St)
  • Year Built: 1854
  • Stories: 3
  • Living Area: 4,700 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
  • MLS Number: 73356192
  • MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
  • Office Name: Keller Williams Realty
  • Office Phone: (617) 969-9000
  • Listing Agent: Stig Bergquist

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 1988
Home Sold
$360,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$1,410,800$13,769
2023$1,282,000$13,051
2022$1,187,000$12,487
2021$1,089,000$11,718
2020$1,089,000$11,369
2019$1,017,800$10,636

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

7

Cabot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

229 Cabot St

7

Horace Mann Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.5 mi

225 Nevada St

6

Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

191 Pearl St

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,716. Most Newton, MA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

7%
<35k
43%
35k-100k
38%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

58%
Single, No Kids
7%
Single, with Kids
19%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

12%
<11 yrs old
6%
12-17 yrs old
28%
18-34 yrs old
44%
35-64 yrs old
10%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • SoccerSoccer
  • Skiing/snowboardingSkiing/snowboarding
  • Yoga/pilatesYoga/pilates

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • The Container StoreThe Container Store
  • NordstromNordstrom
  • H&MH&M

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • California Pizza KitchenCalifornia Pizza Kitchen
  • Dominos PizzaDominos Pizza

What do the neighbors drive?

  • BMWBMW
  • AudiAudi
  • InfinitiInfiniti

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • AlternativeAlternative
  • Talk/PersonalityTalk/Personality
  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

This home is located at 101 Central Ave in Newton, MA and zip code 02460 in the Newtonville neighborhood. This 4,700 square foot home, which was built in 1854, sits on a 0.19 acre lot. Features: 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 8, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,850,000.

Over 29 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Newton, MA. In the same period over 27 listings were sold below the listed price and 2 listings were sold for the listed price. In April 2025 in Newton, MA there were 29.5% more homes for sale than in March. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,502,556.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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