#73337938, Gene Hashkes, Listing Office: William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
$2,495,000 List price
983 Centre St Newton, MA 02459
$10,000
Closing credit¹
7 beds
3 full, 1 partial
4,627 sqft
0.6 acres
$539 / sqft
House
Property details
About 983 Centre St
Soaring ceilings, elegant details, gracious large rooms, and abundant light fills this historic home set in much sought-after Newton Center. This great beauty is ready for a new chapter. The large front lawn and grounds are filled with mature plantings. 13 rooms, 3 floors, 4 tiled baths, 7 bedrooms, 4 fireplaces, two stairways, all large. A generously sized family room is off the cook’s kitchen in the back of the house has room for all activities. The library was created by a renowned architect and is connected to a large, light filled dining room. The living room is elegant and enormous. The curving stairway in the center hall leads to 5 large bedrooms and two full baths. The attic contains 2 bedrooms plus a bonus room, a full bath. Incredible front door, foyer. Warmed by hot water radiators and cooled with efficient mini-splits. 2 car garage. Steps away from BC law and a sweet stroll to Newton Center, quick access to the Mass Turnpike and Rt 9. Seller is open to buyer compensation
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingHot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
StatusActive
CoolingDuctless
Size4,627 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.57 Acres
Year built1860
ParkingDetached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
MLS #73363608
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceMaster Bedroom
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Interior: Closet, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Bedroom, Library, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Unknown
- Fireplace: Master Bedroom
- Total Bedroom Count: 7
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: Detached, Garage Faces Side, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Exterior: Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
- Architectural Style: Greek Revival, Other (See Remarks)
- Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Ductless, Fireplace(s)
- Cooling: Ductless
- List Price: $2,495,000
- Price/SqFt: $539
- Annual Tax Amount: $20,830
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Commonwealth to Centre St toward BC and Mass Pike, brown fence on left, driveway to the right.
- Year Built: 1860
- Living Area: 4,627 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.57 Acres
- MLS Number: 73363608
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
- Office Phone: (781) 237-8181
- Listing Agent: Betsy Millane
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,134,200 | $20,830 |
| 2023 | $1,936,200 | $19,711 |
| 2022 | $1,792,800 | $18,860 |
| 2021 | $1,691,300 | $18,198 |
| 2020 | $1,691,300 | $17,657 |
| 2019 | $1,642,000 | $17,159 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
10
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•149 Pleasant St
6
Ward Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.7 mi
•10 Dolphin Rd
7
Cabot Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•229 Cabot 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 $171,154. Residents of Newton, MA typically earn $200k+ each year. Typical family type is married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
3%
<35k
18%
35k-100k
35%
100k-200k
44%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
19%
Single, No Kids
3%
Single, with Kids
42%
Married, No Kids
36%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
16%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
9%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Men's Tennis
Skiing/snowboarding- Tennis
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
Nordstrom
Brooks Brothers
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bonefish Grill
California Pizza Kitchen
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Lexus
BMW
Acura
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Talk/Personality
Sports
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 983 Centre St
The listing price of 983 Centre St property is $2,495,000.
The property 983 Centre St is a house located in Newton, Massachusetts, 02459.
Active Listing: 983 Centre St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 983 Centre St are: Mason-Rice Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Ward Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cabot Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Bigelow Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), F. A. Day Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Thomas Edison K-8 School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Newton North High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Newton South High School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Lyon Upper 9-12 School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $20,830 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 983 Centre St has 7 bedrooms and 3 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 983 Centre St is 4,627 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 983 Centre St is 1860.
This home is located at 983 Centre St in Newton, MA and zip code 02459 in the Newton Centre neighborhood. This 4,627 square foot home, which was built in 1860, sits on a 0.57 acre lot. Features: 7 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,495,000.
Newton, MA housing market in April 2025 saw over 29 listings sold above listed price, more than 2 sold at listed price and over 27 sold below. The inventory of homes for sale in Newton, MA between March and April 2025 increased by 29.5%. 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.