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Cottage home at 62 James St, Newton — 4 bed, 2.5 bath — photo 11 / 30

$1,249,000

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62 James St

Newton, MA 02465

4Beds
2.5Baths
2,202Sq Ft
$567$/Sq Ft
10,295 sqftLot
1964Built
6Days on Market

Listed by Fleet Homes Group at Keller Williams Realty

Listing courtesy of Fleet Homes Group, Keller Williams Realty

Location

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About This Property

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.

Property Details

Key Facts

Property Type

Single Family

Style

Cottage

Year Built

1964

Living Area

2,202 sqft

Lot Size

10,295 sqft

Rooms

6

Bedrooms

4

Bathrooms

2.5 (2 full, 1 half)

Construction

Exterior

A

Basement

Full Basement

Flooring

Bamboo, Laminate

Parking Spaces

9

Garage Spaces

1

Systems & Utilities

Heating

Steam, Coal

Cooling

Central Air

Water

City/Town Water

Sewer

City/Town Sewer

Financial

Taxes (2026)

$10,960/yr

Price / Sqft

$567/sqft

MLS #

73552584

Days on Market

6

Price History

Listed

Jul 21, 2026

$1,249,000

No price changes recorded.

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Schools Nearby

Newton Public Schools

22 schools · 11:1 student-teacher ratio

A+8/10

Elementary Schools

Ward Elementary School (K-5)7/10
Underwood Elementary School (K-5)7/10
Angier Elementary School (K-5)6/10

Middle Schools

Bigelow Middle School (6-8)7/10
Oak Hill Middle School (6-8)7/10

High Schools

Newton South High School (9-12)9/10
Newton North High School (9-12)10/10
da Vinci STEAM Program (Grades 10-12 at Newton North)WISE Independent Study Program (Senior year projects/internships)30+ AP courses across both high schoolsSchoolwide Enrichment Model in elementary schools

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Listing Courtesy Of

Fleet Homes Group · Keller Williams Realty
(617) 969-9000

MLS #73552584

Listing information provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN). Data last updated July 27, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. © 2026 Steinmetz Real Estate Professionals at William Raveis Real Estate. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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