579 Centre StNewton, MA 02458

Description

OH Oct 10/11 Sat & Sun 12-1:30pm! Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully updated, this distinctive 1920 Craftsman-style home in Newton Corner offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths, and 3,519 sq ft of versatile living space. Blending historic character with modern luxury, the home features a stunning chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and inviting, light-filled living and dining areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The second floor includes a spacious primary suite with private bath and walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a family bath, and convenient laundry. A September 2026 licensed lead inspection found no lead law violations, and a Letter of Full Initial Lead Inspection Compliance was issued. The beautifully finished lower level features a separate entrance, bedroom, full bath, second laundry, family room, and office, offering exceptional flexibility for multigenerational living or potential ADU-style use, subject to applicable approvals. Discover a truly unique feature: an original 1920 hidden speakeasy wine cellar! Above the detached two-car garage, a finished private-entry flex space with a half bath provides an ideal setting for a professional home office, creative studio, or personal retreat. Two driveways, a fenced yard, professionally designed gardens, and landscape lighting enhance the property's appeal. Ideally situated with convenient access to Boston's Financial District and downtown employment centers, this home offers an appealing balance of suburban living and city connectivity. Express bus service to Boston is just 0.4 miles away, with Newton Centre and Newtonville shopping, dining, and transportation options nearby. A remarkable opportunity to enjoy beautifully renovated living, flexible spaces, and timeless architectural character in Newton, Massachusetts.

Property Information

Property type

Residential

Sub-type

Single Family Residence

Style

Colonial / Contemporary / Craftsman

Year built

1920

Living area

3,519 Sq Ft

Lot size

0.14 acres

Garage spaces

2

Parking spaces

8

Zoning

SR3

Days on market

49

MLS^® Listing#

73564186

Property Features

Interior

Open Floorplan · Crown Molding · Tray Ceiling(s) · Recessed Lighting · Storage · Cathedral Ceiling(s) · High Speed Internet · Wet Bar · Pantry · Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior

Rain Gutters · Lighting

Appliances

Gas Water Heater · Tankless Water Heater · Range · Dishwasher · Disposal · Microwave · Refrigerator · Washer · Dryer · Wine Refrigerator · Range Hood

Cooling

Central Air · Ductless · Zoned

Heating

Natural Gas · Forced Air · Ductless · Zoned

Flooring

Tile · Marble · Hardwood

Basement

Full · Finished · Walk-Out Access · Interior Entry · Sump Pump · Concrete

Parking

Paved · Detached · Garage Door Opener · Storage · Oversized · Off Street · Driveway

Laundry

Electric Dryer Hookup

Patio

Patio

Fencing

Fenced · Stone

Lot features

Level · Landscaped

Construction

Frame

Foundation

Block

Roof

Shingle · Metal

Windows

Screens

Security

Security System

Other structures

Guest House

Community

Tennis Court(s) · Park · Golf · Sidewalks

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water source

Public

Rooms

Schools

Elementary

Underwood Elementary

Middle

Bigelow Middle

High

Newton North

Financial Details

HOA

None

Annual taxes

$18,871Tax year 2026

Assessed value

$1,947,500

Parcel number

M:0012 B:0021 L:0003,682815

Directions

Between Newtonville Ave and Bellevue St