Wonderful opportunity to own this amazing 10 family built in 1870 as the Governor's Mansion. One owner for over 30 years. Convenient location next to Newton North High School in wonderful Newtonville. Property consists of 4 studios, 5 1 bedrooms and 1 two bedroom. First and second floors boast 11 foot ceilings, gorgeous hardwood floors and much period detail. The third floor consists of two converted attic apartments with porches and skylights. Beautifully landscaped oversized yard featuring 3 zone sprinkler system. Huge parking lot for 15 cars. Great income potential!
Multi-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
0.48 acresLot Size
$515Price/Sq.Ft.
15 spacesParking
Listed by Mindy Abramowitz• Centre Realty Group
Bought with Barbara Lietzke• William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
11
Baths
10
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.48 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,018
Year built
1870
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
122860S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 28, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 15
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 10
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 8
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 40
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Flooring: Wood
Unit #1 Information
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 6,018
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Construction Materials: Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: 5+ Family - 5+ Units Up/Down
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.48
Lot Features: Corner Lot
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $18,869
Tax Year: 2022
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Electric Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Location
Location Information
Directions: No access from Elm Road entrance is on Blithedale Street off of Otis
UnparsedAddress: 73 Elm Rd, Newton MA 02460
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School
Public facts
Beds: 11
Baths: 10.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,018
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
Year Built: 1870
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 122860S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 28, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Cabot Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
F A Day Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Newton North High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
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