Lovely 1897 shingle and stone Victorian with wrap-around verandah, tucked away on a quiet roadway in the heart of Newton Centre. This south facing, bright, sunny, and spacious home features three Arts and Crafts inspired fireplaces, a terrific renovated eat-in kitchen with with gas fired cooktop, tons of cabinetry and a cozy breakfast area. The laundry is well located next to the kitchen. The second floor features four generous bedrooms including Master and 2 renovated baths. The very spacious third floor has a 18X20 room that could be used as a family room, media room or bedroom, plus an office and additional bedroom. There is even a victorian style bath with claw-foot tub! This is a wonderful family home with easy access to the Newton Centre "T", Lake Street "T:, all shops and restaurants, Mason-Rice school, Boston College, and easy access to The Pike and major routes. A rare find in this market of limited inventory!
Single-familyProperty Type
1897Year Built
10,040 sq ftLot Size
$726Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret Szerlip• Karp, Liberman & Kern Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Kevin Eagar• Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Newton - Centre St.
Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 3
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Living Room, Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 10
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Media Room
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,284
Foundation Area: 999
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Color: Taupe
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
Accessibility Features: No
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Frontage Length: 80
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $11,691
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Grant to Devon to Devon Terr.
UnparsedAddress: 8 Devon Ter, Newton MA 02459
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,317
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,019 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1897
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 2687745S
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
9/10
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
10/10
Newton South High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
10/10
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