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    • Price cut: $50K (8/20)
    $1,300,000

    142 Jackson St, Newton, MA 02459

    3beds
    1,936sqft
    : 
    $7,818/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1935
    6,522 Square Feet Lot
    $1,256,600 Zestimate®
    $671/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Warm inviting fireplaceOne-car detached garagePrivate flat fenced-in backyardTimeless hardwood floorsWhite shaker cabinetsPlenty of closet spaceStainless steel appliances
    Nestled on a picture-perfect, tree-lined street just around the corner from Bowen Elementary School, this charming single-family home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and classic character. Featuring three spacious bedrooms with plenty of closet space and 1.5 fully updated bathrooms, the residence showcases timeless hardwood floors and a warm, inviting fireplace. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a lovely bay window overlooking the backyard. Need a dedicated workspace? The bright, multi-use sunroom handles remote work with ease. Step outside to your private,flat, fenced-in backyard featuring a lovely patio for outdoor entertainment. Complete with a one-car detached garage, an unfinished basement, and seamless access to Route 9, shopping, and the Newton Centre T, this home truly has it all. Make this home your own with some light cosmetic updating. Schedule your private appointment today!
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Paul Shao 508-960-4095,

    REMAX Executive Realty 508-872-3113

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73536543

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 276
      • Dimensions: 23 x 12
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 144
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12
      Bedroom 3
      • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Second
      • Area: 144
      • Dimensions: 12 x 12
      Primary bathroom
      • Features: No
      Bathroom 1
      • Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
      • Level: First
      Bathroom 2
      • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Pendant
      • Level: First
      • Area: 208
      • Dimensions: 16 x 13
      Kitchen
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
      • Level: Main,First
      • Area: 225
      • Dimensions: 15 x 15
      Living room
      • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
      • Level: First
      • Area: 286
      • Dimensions: 22 x 13
      Heating
      • Steam, Natural Gas
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
      • Laundry: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Den, Internet Available - Unknown
      • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
      • Windows: Picture, Storm Window(s)
      • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,936
      • Total interior livable area: 1,936 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,936
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Detached, Shared Driveway, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Fenced Yard
      • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed,Fenced
      Lot
      • Size: 6,522 Square Feet
      • Features: Easements
      Details
      • Parcel number: M:0065 B:0013 L:0003,701354
      • Zoning: SR3

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Frame
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1935

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Newton

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $671/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,172,600
      • Annual tax amount: $11,362
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,256,600

        $1.19M - $1.32M

        $4,518/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/20/2026Price change$1,300,000-3.7%$671/sqft
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        7/6/2026Listed for sale$1,350,000+51.7%$697/sqft
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        6/10/2026Listing removed$6,000$3/sqft
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        6/8/2026Price change$6,000-3.2%$3/sqft
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        5/15/2026Price change$6,200-4.6%$3/sqft
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        4/23/2026Listed for rent$6,500+22.6%$3/sqft
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        4/18/2024Listing removed--
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        4/2/2024Listed for rent$5,300+6%$3/sqft
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        12/13/2023Listing removed--
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        9/7/2023Listed for rent$5,000$3/sqft
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        6/15/2017Sold$890,000+4.7%$460/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/13/2017Pending sale$850,000$439/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain #72141313 Report a problem
        4/5/2017Listed for sale$850,000+73.5%$439/sqft
        Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Jamaica Plain #72141313 Report a problem
        11/30/2000Sold$490,000+60.7%$253/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        5/9/1997Sold$305,000$158/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$10,945 +3.4%$1,116,800 +3%
        2024$10,583 +5.7%$1,084,300 +10.3%
        2023$10,009 +4.5%$983,200 +8%
        2022$9,577 +3.6%$910,400 +6%
        2021$9,242 +3.1%$858,900
        2020$8,967 +2.9%$858,900 +3%
        2019$8,714 +7%$833,900 +10.8%
        2018$8,145 +16.4%$752,800 +19.6%
        2017$6,997 +4.6%$629,200 +7%
        2016$6,691 +4.9%$588,000 +7%
        2015$6,380 $549,500 +4.4%
        2014$6,380 +5.5%$526,400
        2013$6,048 +2.9%$526,400
        2012$5,880 +2.6%$526,400 +0.1%
        2011$5,730 +2.6%$525,700 -2%
        2010$5,584 +2.4%$536,400 -2%
        2009$5,451 +2.7%$547,300
        2008$5,309 +0.6%$547,300 -3.2%
        2007$5,276 +2.7%$565,500 +3%
        2006$5,139 +7.1%$549,000 +8.5%
        2005$4,799 +1%$506,200 +8.7%
        2004$4,751 +4.6%$465,800 +12%
        2003$4,542 +9.9%$415,900
        2002$4,134 +10.7%$415,900 +34.3%
        2000$3,734 +4.8%$309,600 +9.9%
        1999$3,564 $281,700
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Thompsonville

        Getting around

        31 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        42 / 100
        Some Transit
        48 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Bowen
        • Middle: Oak Hill
        • High: Nsh

        Source: MLS PIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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