Rare Payne Road Brick Side by Side Duplex in Newton Highlands with 2 car gar. Perfectly suited for easy up & down townhouse style living for owner occupants or for investors seeking good rent income. One kitchen has white Shaker cabs, updated counters and appliances. The other kitchen looks similar with original cabinets painted white. Each unit features a private front entry with a coat closet off the large living room, a wide archway into a separate dining room, and a cute sun-deck off the kitchen. Upstairs are both bedrooms and full bath. Lower level contains approx 500sf of semi finished yet easily upgradable space per unit. Nice piece of land with good sun. Ended way within walking distance to the green line, Highlands shops, eateries & Crystal Lake. These little townhouse style two families offer ease of ownership, great income, flexibility & great location - all for under $1M. Hard to find in Newton, particularly in the Highlands.
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Door Features: Insulated Doors
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Tile, Laminate, Hardwood
Interior Features: Storage, Kitchen, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,002
Foundation Area: 1,001
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
Color: Brick
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
Property Information
PropertySubType: 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side
Green Energy Efficient : Thermostat
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Features: Level
Frontage Length: 60
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $8,145
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Individually Metered
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Unit Control
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 9 West, just past Parker St to Payne Road
UnparsedAddress: 18-20 Payne Rd, Newton MA 02461
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,002
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 152537S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
Exclusions: Dehumidifier & Microwave In Unit 20
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Bowen
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
10/10
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