62 James St, Newton MA 02465
Newton, MA 02465 • West Newton
$1,249,000
Est. $7,429/month
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About this home
Perfectly situated on a tree-lined cul-de-sac in West Newton, this move-in ready 4bed/2.5bath is ready for its next owner! First floor offers a sun-drenched living room with a wood-burning fireplace, an open kitchen/dining space with french doors out to the deck that overlooks the beautifully landscaped backyard, and an updated kitchen with maple cabinets, quartz counters & stainless steel appliances. Down the hall find 3 full bedrooms, a renovated full bath and a primary with an en-suite half bath. Fully finished lower level offers a second living space with FP, a full bedroom with closet, a 5th flex room for another bedroom or office space, a full bathroom, and a laundry/utility room with a sink. Plus, fresh paint throughout, central air AND a whole-house fan, one-car garage, two outdoor storage sheds, a large driveway that could fit 10+ cars and solar panels that help keep electric costs way down!!! Roof 2015 + tankless water heater 2017. Sprawling 10K+ sq ft lot lined with mature trees. All this in a fabulous Newton location minutes to West Newton Square, the commuter rail, schools & more! Must see.
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Property History
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Property Timeline
Status: Active under contract
Jul 28, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jul 28, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jul 21, 2026
$1,249,000
Original listing
Agent: Fleet Homes Group
Office: Keller Williams Realty
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 07/28/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 07/21/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,249,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,960 | $1,131,100 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,960
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$1,131,100
Facts & Features
1 Car Garage
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1964
Living Area
2,202 sq ft
Lot Size
0.24 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
2
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
6
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Bamboo, Hardwood
Appliances
Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
2
Basement
Full, Finished, Walk-out Access, Garage Access
Laundry
None
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Raised Ranch
Roof
Shingle
Features
Deck, Patio
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
Deck, Patio
Parking
Garage Spaces
1
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Attached, Under, Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
9
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,960
Assessed Value
$1,131,100
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Deck Recently Repainted But May Need Some Updates; Ac 2nd Floor Only. Buyer To Assume Tesla Solar Power Purchase Agreement (ppa) - 20 Years Starting 2015 (roof Replaced Then As Well). Please See Agent For A Copy. 2026 Monthly Cost Of Panels + Electric Bill Combined Average <$150/mo
Exclusions
Peony Plant To The Right Of The Steps Out Front-- Owner Would Like To Take For Sentimental Value.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
House Color
Gray
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
approx measurements from floor-plans, buyer to verify
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
14 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sale Pending
Year Built
1964
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,202 sq ft
Total Rooms
6
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,451 sq ft above grade
751 sq ft below grade
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchDeck, Patio
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:
Bamboo, Hardwood
Appliances:
Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Insulated Windows
Basement:
Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Garage Access
Laundry:
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Raised Ranch
Year Built:
1964
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Deck, Patio
Patio & Porch:
Deck, Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Wooded, Level
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
1
Garage Type:
Attached
Total Parking Spaces:
9
Parking Features:
Attached, Under, Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
2
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
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
Fessenden School
0.8 mi
Grades K-09
Learning Prep School
0.9 mi
Grades 02-12
Dearborn Academy School
2.0 mi
Grades 02-12
Jackson School
2.1 mi
Grades K-06
Newton Country Day School
2.5 mi
Grades 05-12
Mount Alvernia Academy
3.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Campus School at Boston College
3.9 mi
Grades PK-12
Chestnut Hill School
4.2 mi
Grades PK-06
Brimmer + May School
4.4 mi
Grades PK-12
Solomon Schechter Day School
5.1 mi
Grades K-08
Middle Schools
4 schools
A+
F.A. Day Middle School
1.2 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
A+
Bigelow Middle School
2.8 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+
Oak Hill Middle School
4.0 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
4.2 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
High Schools
4 schools
Clearway School
2.3 mi
Grades 06-12
Fusion Academy
3.7 mi
Grades 06-12
A+
Newton North High School
1.7 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
A+
Newton South High School
4.0 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
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West Newton
62 James St, Newton MA 02465
Newton, MA 02465
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Fleet Homes Group
Listing Office
Keller Williams Realty
Office Phone
617-969-9000
Agent MLS ID
TM347189
Office MLS ID
BB5962
Listing Data Updated
Aug 4, 2026 8:08 PM EDT
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