FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
51 Marcellus Drive, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459 • Newton Center
$2,300,000
Est. $13,306/month
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About this home
Conveniently located in Newton Centre, this meticulously renovated home is perfect. There is a versatile floor plan, ideal for entertaining, with a beautiful welcoming foyer that opens to a front-to-back living room with a fireplace (currently with a dining area), opening to a great room with an electric fireplace overlooking the level fenced in yard with beautiful mature plantings. The recently refreshed kitchen has top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinets, and stone countertops, with access to the laundry room and the two-car attached garage. There is also a wonderful dining room, currently being used as a second family room. The second floor has a lovely primary suite with a lovely bathroom and three other family bedrooms and a family bathroom. The finished lower level has an exercise room and office/playroom. There are new HVAC systems, hardwood throughout and newer windows. Located near the Countryside, Brown and Newton South schools and major routes.
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Property History
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Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Mar 30, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Mar 29, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Mar 24, 2026
$2,300,000
Original listing
Agent: Debby Belt
Office: Hammond Residential Real Estate
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/30/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 03/29/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 03/24/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,300,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,713 | $1,809,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$17,713
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,809,900
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1957
Living Area
3,510 sq ft
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Heat Pump, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Hardwood
Appliances
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
Living Room
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Laundry
First Floor
Features
Great Room, Exercise Room, Office
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Colonial
Roof
Shingle
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
200+ Amp Service
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$17,713
Assessed Value
$1,809,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Exclusions
Ev Charger, Safe.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
9 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1957
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,510 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
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Floor Layout
Finished Area
2,760 sq ft above grade
750 sq ft below grade
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesCountertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Exterior Access, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelFirst
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Hardwood
Appliances:
Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Great Room, Exercise Room, Office
Windows:
Basement:
Partially Finished, Sump Pump
Laundry:
First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Colonial
Year Built:
1957
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Heat Pump, Oil, Fireplace(s)
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Attached
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Living Room
Nearby Schools
School District
Newton School District local
A+
School Safety
2024-25
0.3%
Low
0.3%
Suspensions
0.7%
In-School
5.2% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
Solomon Schechter Day School
1.3 mi
Grades K-08
Chestnut Hill School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Campus School at Boston College
2.2 mi
Grades PK-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
2.3 mi
Grades PK-06
Newton Country Day School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Learning Prep School
3.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
3.1 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
3.2 mi
Grades K-06
Fessenden School
3.5 mi
Grades K-09
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
Oak Hill Middle School
0.4 mi
|
#23 of 352
|
Score: 60.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
+2.6 above state avg
649 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Charles E Brown Middle School
0.5 mi
|
#2 of 352
|
Score: 66.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
+8.2 above state avg
713 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
Bigelow Middle School
3.1 mi
|
#26 of 352
|
Score: 60.6
Improved 44 spots from last year
+2.4 above state avg
434 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
3.4 mi
|
#11 of 352
|
Score: 63.2
Improved 40 spots from last year
+5 above state avg
860 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
4 schools
Fusion Academy
0.9 mi
Grades 06-12
Clearway School
3.0 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton South High School
0.6 mi
|
#5 of 346
|
Score: 77.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
+19.7 above state avg
1,898 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 2,730 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
A+
Newton North High School
2.5 mi
|
#7 of 346
|
Score: 76.5
Improved 44 spots from last year
+18.3 above state avg
2,096 students
Diverse
20 sports
• 3,076 athletes
Strong AP Program
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Grades 09-12
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Neighborhood
Newton Center
51 Marcellus Drive, Newton MA 02459
Newton, MA 02459
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Debby Belt
Listing Office
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Office Phone
617-731-4644
Agent MLS ID
CN201336
Office MLS ID
AN3108
Listing Data Updated
Apr 2, 2026 12:23 PM EDT
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