
122 Austin St Newton — Photo 1 of 37
Beds
4
Baths
2
SqFt
1,437
Style
Single Family
Built
1926
Picture-perfect Tudor-style Cape in the heart of Newtonville, filled with charm and character! This 4-bedroom, 2-bath home features distinctive diamond-pane windows, beautiful hardwood floors and original details throughout. A lovely fire-placed living room opens to a four-season sunroom, while the dining room features original built-ins and flows into the updated kitchen with direct access to a tree-covered patio for al fresco dining and entertaining. The first floor also offers two bedrooms and a full bath, while upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms and a second full bath. The lower level provides laundry, storage and direct access to the one-car garage. Central air, a 2019 roof and cedar closets throughout add to the appeal. Fabulous Newtonville location just minutes to Walnut Street and its boutique shops, coffee and dining, plus Cabot Park, schools including Newton North just around the corner, the new Cooper Center, commuter rail and express buses into Downtown — and convenient to Trader Joe's, the Mass Pike, West Newton Cinema and more. Move right in and enjoy all that Newtonville has to offer!
Market Value Analysis
* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Newton, MA.
Property Details
Financials
Parking
Interior Specifications
Climate & Utilities
Building & Exterior
Property & Lot
Amenities & Appliances
Gas Water Heater • Range • Oven • Dishwasher
Neighborhood
Public Transportation • Shopping • Pool • Tennis Court(s) • Park • Walk/Jog Trails
Geography
Population
10,099
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)
Median Household Income
$178K
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)
Renter-Occupied Homes
45.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)
New Construction Permits — Middlesex County
2,698 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+3% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,713 in 5+ unit buildings
U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)
ADU Potential
Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 719 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,437 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,319 sq ft.
Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.
Listing Agent: Fleet Homes Group
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
MLS® Number: 73579265
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