Contractor, Investor, or Savvy Buyer—Unlock the Potential at 40 Butts Road, Newton! Located just steps from Pettee Square Plaza, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home is brimming with opportunity. Featuring hardwood floors, a classic layout, and a charming front porch, this property is ready for your personal touch and renovation vision. Enjoy a level backyard, detached garage, and unbeatable convenience—walk to Needham Street shopping, public transportation, and easy access to major highways. A rare opportunity to build equity in a prime Newton location! Property to be sold as-is. Don’t miss out!
Picture-perfect, 2-bed, 1.5 bath Single-Family Colonial beautifully blends period charm with the renovations today's homeowner expects. Wide plank wood floors, sitting porch and front door with original hardware maintain the vintage feel of the home. Renovations include kitchen with newer cabinets and granite counter tops, updated bath with soaking tub and glass tile, skylights, newer siding, furnace, roof, and finished basement. Kitchen and Dining room were combined to make one large room, giving the home a modern, open feel. Garage/shed, large attic and root cellar all provide extra storage space. Move right in and enjoy Newton living today. The large corner lot would accommodate a substantial future expansion.
MLS PIN #71326877
Mar 19, 2012
Sold
$410,000
$288/sq ft
Jan 17, 2012
Contingent
—
Jan 12, 2012
Listed
$419,000
$294/sq ft
+10
Picture perfect pristine Single Family on corner lot w unheard of oversized yard! Smartly renovated but preserving original charm. Granite, custom cabinets, gleaming hw floors. Newer roof & systems, garage/shed, flexible room options. Great space & layout w terrific flow. Convenient location - close to everything. Extra storage nooks, finished LL w laundry, Office/Den (possible 3rd bed). Fantastic light, front porch, great closets. Expansion potential. Truly a home. OH Sat 12-1,Sun 11:30-1
Public Records
May 18, 1992
Sold
$159,900
$112/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,174 (+3.8%)
$740,400
2025
$6,910 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,682 (+6.0%)
2023
$6,302 (+4.5%)
$612,700 + $6,400
$619,100
2022
$6,030 (+3.6%)
$567,300 + $5,900
$573,200
2021
$5,819 (+3.1%)
$535,200 + $5,600
$540,800
2020
$5,646 (+2.9%)
$535,200 + $5,600
$540,800
2019
$5,486 (+5.8%)
$519,600 + $5,400
$525,000
2018
$5,183 (+3.1%)
$468,100 + $10,900
$479,000
2017
$5,025 (+4.6%)
$441,600 + $10,300
$451,900
2016
$4,806 (+4.9%)
$412,700 + $9,600
$422,300
2015
$4,582 (+0.5%)
$385,700 + $9,000
$394,700
2014
$4,558 (+5.5%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2013
$4,321 (+2.9%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2012
$4,201 (−0.1%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2011
$4,206 (+2.6%)
$355,900 + $30,000
$385,900
2010
$4,099 (+2.4%)
$363,200 + $30,600
$393,800
2009
$4,002
$370,600 + $31,200
$401,800
Tax history for 40 Butts St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,174 (+3.8%)
$740,400
2025
$6,910 (+3.4%)
2024
$6,682 (+6.0%)
2023
$6,302 (+4.5%)
$612,700 + $6,400
$619,100
2022
$6,030 (+3.6%)
$567,300 + $5,900
$573,200
2021
$5,819 (+3.1%)
$535,200 + $5,600
$540,800
2020
$5,646 (+2.9%)
$535,200 + $5,600
$540,800
2019
$5,486 (+5.8%)
$519,600 + $5,400
$525,000
2018
$5,183 (+3.1%)
$468,100 + $10,900
$479,000
2017
$5,025 (+4.6%)
$441,600 + $10,300
$451,900
2016
$4,806 (+4.9%)
$412,700 + $9,600
$422,300
2015
$4,582 (+0.5%)
$385,700 + $9,000
$394,700
2014
$4,558 (+5.5%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2013
$4,321 (+2.9%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2012
$4,201 (−0.1%)
$353,900 + $22,200
$376,100
2011
$4,206 (+2.6%)
$355,900 + $30,000
$385,900
2010
$4,099 (+2.4%)
$363,200 + $30,600
$393,800
2009
$4,002
$370,600 + $31,200
$401,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 980
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1910
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1673290S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Countryside Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
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