Price reduced!!! Motivated seller. Stately 2 family with accessory allowed. Grandfathered in for the original owner. Conveniently located less than half a mile from West Newton Center, the Commuter Rail to Boston, and easy access to I-90. The first-floor unit features a living room, dining room, two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and one bathroom, with high ceilings and hardwood floors throughout. The second-floor unit offers two bedrooms, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, one bathroom, and an oversized hallway leading to an unfinished attic with four separate rooms. All levels feature high ceilings and oversized windows, creating a bright and spacious feel. The potential to expand into the third floor adds significant value and opportunity. Gas heating and hot water systems have been updated. Outside, the property includes a detached two-car garage. Easy to show. Make an offer that can't be refused.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,637 sqft |
| Lot size | 8,470 sqft |
| Year built | 1880 |
| Price / sqft | $416 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73540310 |
| Days on market | 49 days |
| Listed on | June 23, 2026 |
| Annual property tax | $11,185 |
| Tax year | 2026 |
| Assessed value | $1,154,300 |
| Zoning | SR3 |
| Gross income (actual) | $49,800/yr |
| Net operating income (actual) | $49,800/yr |
| Total actual rent | $4,150/mo |
| Stories | 3 |
| Total rooms | 9 |
| Lot size | 0.19 acres |
| Garage spaces | 2 |
| Parking spaces | 4 |
| Parking | Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved |
| Basement | Full |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Utilities | for Gas Range |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,637 sqft of living area, built in 1880.
59 River St, Newton MA 02465 sold after about 119 days on the market (listed June 23, 2026, closed October 20, 2026).
At a list price of $1,249,900 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $624,950 per unit.
Annual property taxes are $11,185 (2026), on an assessed value of $1,154,300.
At $1,249,900 for 2,637 sqft, that's about $416 per square foot.
2 garage spaces and 4 total parking spaces (paved drive, off street, paved).
59 River St, Newton MA 02465 is in Newton, Middlesex County, MA 02465.

Justin Rollo is a Broker Associate with Signal Real Estate (MA Lic. #9534264) and a lifelong Massachusetts resident. Over 14 years and hundreds of transactions, he has worked investment properties — multi-families and house-hacking — across Greater Boston full-time. Away from real estate, Justin is a proud dad, youth coach and local school-committee member — and a former professional poker player who still loves golf and following local sports.