Outstanding investment opportunity in a very convenient Newton location! This updated 2-family features two 2 bedroom-1 bath apartments + an in-law apartment in the attic. Both units feature classic layouts with a spacious living room, formal dining room, & a large kitchen. The attic has 1 bedroom, a good sized living room, and a kitchen+full bath. The property has separately metered gas boilers that were installed in 2010, 2 100 amp electrical panels, 2 water meters, and 2 separate driveways. The apartments also features private outdoor space, bonus rooms, fireplaces, and a shared backyard. The location is unbeatable since you're walking distance to Cabot Elementary, Newton North, the Commuter Rail, and all the shops, restaurants, & parks that Newtonville has to offer. This location is a commuter's dream with easy access to the Mass Pike, Storrow Drive, and public transportation. Whether you're an investor, an owner occupant, or a developer - 278 Cabot Street is a must see!
| Units | 2 |
| Living area | 2,948 sqft |
| Lot size | 5,000 sqft |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Price / sqft | $468 |
| County | Middlesex |
| MLS # | 73386620 |
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It is a 2-unit multi-family property with 2,948 sqft of living area, built in 1920.
At a list price of $1,395,000 across 2 units, that works out to roughly $697,500 per unit.
At $1,395,000 for 2,948 sqft, that's about $468 per square foot.
278 Cabot Street, Newton MA 02460 is in Newton, Middlesex County, MA 02460.

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.