This stately center‑entrance Colonial in the sought‑after Mason‑Rice neighborhood was listed for $1,575,000 and sold for $1,567,500 in mid‑July 2019. Built circa 1914, the home offers roughly 3,454 square feet of beautifully maintained living space on a 9,270‑square‑foot lot with mature landscaping and a sprinkler system. Its brick and stucco façade and classic front entry give it timeless curb appeal.
Inside, the main level retains all the hallmarks of a traditional Colonial with a formal dining room, living room and sunroom while benefiting from a thoughtful family‑room addition that opens to the kitchen and deck beyond. Rich hardwood floors, hot‑water baseboard heating and central air ensure comfort year‑round.
Upstairs you’ll find a primary suite, two generous family bedrooms, a bonus room and a convenient second‑floor laundry. The third level has been expanded to include a second primary bedroom, full bath and home office that can easily function as a fifth bedroom. The finished lower‑level recreation room is perfect for play, hobbies, a gym or casual gatherings.
The home’s flexible layout supports a work/life balance and its location can’t be beat: it’s just three blocks from Mason‑Rice School and Newton Centre playground, about 0.8 miles to the Green Line T, and moments to Newton’s library, Whole Foods, Crystal Lake, parks and the shops and restaurants of Newton Centre.
**Key details:**
• MLS#: 72474801
• Sold for: $1,567,500 (list price $1,575,000)
• Beds/Baths: 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths (two primary suites)
• Living area: 3,454 sq ft
• Lot size: 9,270 sq ft
• Year built: c. 1914
• Style: Colonial
• Highlights: formal dining room, living room & sunroom; family‑room addition open to the kitchen & deck; second‑floor laundry; finished third level with office/bedroom; finished basement recreation room; deck & sprinkler system; hardwood floors; central air & hot‑water baseboard heat; one fireplace
• Location: Mason‑Rice neighborhood near Newton Centre – blocks to Mason‑Rice School/playground, 0.8 miles to T, and close to library, Whole Foods, Crystal Lake, parks, shops & restaurants