This beautifully updated 1894 Victorian home sits proudly upon a knoll in the heart of Newton Centre, boasting a commanding street presence and a stunning wrap-around porch. Inside, the residence seamlessly blends historic charm—original moldings, exquisite quarter-sawn oak, and leaded glass—with modern renovations and updated mechanical systems. The gracious foyer opens into a home bathed in natural light, featuring 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors. Highlights include a 23-foot living room with a fireplace, a family room with pocket doors, and a serene greenhouse sunroom. The updated eat-in kitchen offers a center island and granite counters, complemented by an elegant dining room and a butler’s pantry with a wine cooler. The second floor hosts a luxurious master suite with a marble radiant-heat bath, two additional bedrooms, and laundry. The third floor adds three more bedrooms and a full bath. Outside, enjoy a lovely yard and a 2-car garage, all steps from Newton Center.
Single-familyProperty Type
1895Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$769Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Holly Kampler• Classic Realty
Listed by Jerry Kampler• Classic Realty
Bought with Timothy Martin• Douglas Elliman Real Estate - Park Plaza
Est. $7,480 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 97 Montvale
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MLS PIN #73482655
Jun 9, 2026
Sold
$2,885,000
$769/sq ft
Mar 4, 2026
Listed
$2,899,000
$773/sq ft
MLS PIN #72972689
Jul 18, 2022
Sold
$2,460,000
$656/sq ft
May 9, 2022
Contingent
—
May 4, 2022
Price Changed
$2,550,000
$680/sq ft
Apr 27, 2022
Listed
$2,695,000
$718/sq ft
+26
This beautifully updated 1894 Victorian home in the heart of Newton Centre has handsome street presence. From the gorgeous wrap around front porch, enter into the gracious foyer. The house has much of its original molding, exquisite wood detail, high ceilings & enjoys lovely natural light. The living room has a fireplace & bay windows. The family room w/fireplace, pocket doors & builtins, makes for wonderful family space. The elegant dining room w/ butlers pantry has a copper sink & wine cooler. The eat-in updated kitchen has a centre island, granite counter tops & custom cabinetry.There is also a relaxing sunroom that completes this level. Gorgeous leaded glass window. The 2nd level offers a master bedroom suite w/ a luxurious marble tile bathroom w/radiant heated floor. There are 2 other bedrooms on this level & an updated bathroom & laundry area. The 3rd floor has 3 bedrooms & a full bathroom. Lovely yard w/ play space. Close to Newton Ctr. public transit, shops, & medical area.
MLS PIN #72011355
Dec 19, 2016
Sold
$1,800,000
$480/sq ft
Nov 3, 2016
Pending
—
Oct 12, 2016
Price Changed
$1,850,000
$493/sq ft
Jul 21, 2016
Price Changed
$1,999,000
$533/sq ft
May 24, 2016
Listed
$2,100,000
$560/sq ft
+7
This 1894 Victorian home is set upon a knoll in Newton Centre. The home has much of its original molding and quarter-sawn oak woodwork details intact. Renovations that have been done over the past 12 years have been with an eye toward restoration and maintaining the character of the house. 1st floor offers 10 foot ceilings, 23 foot living room, large family room with fireplace and a greenhouse/sunroom. Kitchen and bathrooms were replaced in 2011 including associated mechanical systems. The kitchen has stainless appliances, granite counters custom cabinetry and hardwood floors. Butlers pantry with wine cooler and sink. 2nd floor offers a 2 room master suite with luxurious marble tile bathroom with radiant heated floors. Two other bedrooms on this level as well as a full bathroom and laundry. 3rd floor has 3 more bedrooms and a full bathroom. Basement is unfinished. Detached 2 car garage. Located a few blocks to shopping, MBTA D line, and convenient to Highways.
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
72/100 Very Walkable19/100 Minimal transit37/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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