188-190 Adams Street offers an exceptional development opportunity in a prime Newton location. Owned by the same family since 1940, this property is being offered “AS IS” for the first time in 85 years. The site presents project potential for over 12,000± sq. ft. of mixed-use business or residential development. Currently configured as a side-by-side two-family home with a detached structure—formerly a small family-run machine shop—both buildings require renovation, redevelopment, or replacement. Buyer to assume all risk. Located between Washington and Watertown Streets, the property offers convenient access to the Mass Pike (east to downtown Boston and west to Route 95/128), Newton Corner, Newton North High School, the MBTA commuter rail, and other transit options. This highly accessible corridor supports strong visibility and access to Newton’s shops, restaurants, and major employment centers. See firm remarks for additional disclosures.
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 3,090 sqft |
| Lot size | 12,192 sqft |
| Year built | 1900 |
| Price / sqft | $599 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73454430 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 3,090 sqft of living area, built in 1900.
At a list price of $1,975,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $987,500 per unit.
At $1,975,000 for 3,090 sqft, that's about $599 per square foot.
188-190 Adams St, Newton MA 02458 is in Newton, Middlesex County, MA 02458.

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.