101 Central Ave Newton, MA 02460
Property details
About 101 Central Ave
This intriguing house is best thought of as a large single family home perched on top of a generous source of income. Viewed this way, it offers two qualities difficult to find in Newton - great location and value. Situated in a quiet setting at the edge of Newtonville Square, offering close proximity to Newton North HS, FA Day Middle School, as well as Whole Foods, the commuter rail and a rich array of shops and restaurants in the village. Viewed as a single family house comprising the second and third floors of the building, it has 2550 square feet of living space: 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an updated kitchen, an in-unit laundry, garage parking for two cars including a charging station for an EV, solar panels, and a fenced side yard for your exclusive use. The first floor apartment, which is fully rented, also has numerous updates, off-street parking for three cars, and provides monthly rent of $6350, which is a significant offset to the cost of ownership.
Highlights
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Basement: Yes
- Interior: Home Office
- Total Bedroom Count: 9
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Architectural Style: Other (See Remarks)
- Heating: Central, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,850,000
- Price/SqFt: $393
- Annual Tax Amount: $13,769
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Sloped
- Directions: Washington or Crafts St to Central Ave (Across from Court St)
- Year Built: 1854
- Living Area: 4,700 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.19 Acres
- MLS Number: 73384630
- 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 1988 | Home Sold | $360,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property 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.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $99,716. Residents of Newton, MA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. Most families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
Soccer
Skiing/snowboarding
Yoga/pilates
Where do the neighbors shop?
The Container Store
Nordstrom
H&M
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
California Pizza Kitchen
Dominos Pizza
What do the neighbors drive?
BMW
Audi
Infiniti
What do the neighbors listen to?
Alternative
Talk/Personality
Urban Contemporary
Frequently asked questions
About 101 Central Ave
The listing price of 101 Central Ave property is $1,850,000.
The property 101 Central Ave is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02460.
Active Listing: 101 Central Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 101 Central Ave are: Cabot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Horace Mann Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Watertown High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lyon Upper 9-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $13,769 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on April 15, 1988 for $360,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 101 Central Ave has 9 bedrooms and 5 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 101 Central Ave is 4,700 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 101 Central Ave is 1854.
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 June 3, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,850,000.
While more than 44 listings in Newton, MA in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 46 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Newton, MA increased by 15.5% between April and May 2025. In May 2025, listings were on the market for 31 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,550,400.