RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY IN NEWTON’S PRESTIGIOUS FARLOW HILL. Skip months of permitting guesswork and unpredictable risk and bring your architectural masterpiece to life on this prime 0.36-acre sloped parcel, engineered perfectly for an iconic, multi-tiered estate with sweeping, elevated views. This property will be sold WITH RETAINING WALL PERMIT IN HAND. Having this critical wall permit package removes development friction and includes City Stamped & Approved Plans: Complete Architectural, Engineering, and Site Plans (civil engineering, structural drawings, certified land survey, topographical maps, and integrated drainage designs). Zoning Approvals: Special permit documentation alongside setback and variance approvals. Shovel-Ready Rights: Fully defined building footprint rights for the home design. A complete topographic report and comprehensive land survey are already executed and available for immediate review. Current zoning allows for a total of 4,800 gross square feet of custom living space that includes a by-right 1,200 SF attached or detached, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Imagine an exquisite primary residence integrated into the hillside with a dramatic daylight walk-out lower level, plus a by-right 1,200 ADU, if desired, perfect for an ultra-private guest cottage, elite home office, or multi-generational suite. Note on Imagery: The sample listing photos was provided by a local luxury builder on a nearby, similarly sloped, landscape recently completed, to show for inspiration only. Design plans would need to be presented to zoning for approval. SELLER is OFFERING a CREATIVE, BUILDER-FRIENDLY FINANCING STRUCTURE to support liquidity management and free up cash flow. This allows the builder or custom buyer to comfortably absorb upfront foundation, engineering, and retaining wall work into their initial construction phase without tying up vital equity. Farlow Hill is renowned for its historic estate character, quiet tree-lined privacy, and premier commuter access to Boston, Cambridge, and the Mass Pike. Utilities available at the street line. Sold as-is. Buyer to perform own final due diligence.
This is a profoundly unique opportunity in quality, scale, and possibilities. A near acre lot, perched high above a dead-end road overlooking Newton’s largest conservation, just two blocks from the heart of Newton Center, and less than 15 mins to Boston. This is an ultra rare opportunity to build without delay or design oversight from the City of Newton. Zoning is SR2. Zoning allows for 12,500+ SF above ground. No demo delay! Existing home is +5000SF, 6 beds + 1 office with 4 full and 1 half bath. Build new or renovate/expand.
Rare, fully permitted, shovel ready, 2 luxury townhomes project available on the Charles River in Newton. Located on a tranquildead-end street, the property consists of a single family on a 11,647 SqFt lot, with extensive shoreline, ideal for kayaking andfishing. The plans feature spacious layouts for each unit, including living, dining, and family rooms, three bedrooms and 3.5bathrooms, 3,724Sqft and 3,646Sqft each. Ideally located with quick access to I-95, Route 9, and D line MBTA train, the propertyoffers easy commuting. The plans incorporate ample yard space and off-street parking. Permit details and design drawings areavailable upon request.
ATTENTION BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS! Prime West Newton locale - this property is located at the top of the cu-de-sac just off Commonwealth Ave (currently there is a 1955 ranch). This 11,208 sq. ft. lot is ideally located with lots of rear yard privacy overlooking the former Warren Junior HS, offering easy access to commuter rail, public transportation, major highways, and the vibrant shops and restaurants of West Newton. Buyers to do their own due diligence. Don't miss out on this exceptional development opportunity!
194 Adams Street presents a compelling buy-and-build development opportunity in the heart of Nonantum, one of Newton’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This fully cleared site will be SOLD WITH A BUILDING PERMIT for five residential units, secured through a special permit, offering a streamlined path to construction and reduced entitlement risk. Proposed plans include three 3-bed, 3-bath townhomes ranging from 1,965–1,983 square feet, along with two 2-bed, 2-bath flats of approximately 904 square feet each, all with direct elevator access from the garage. Located between Washington and Watertown Streets, the property offers convenient access to the Mass Pike (east to downtown Boston, west to Route 95/128), Newton Corner, and the MBTA commuter rail. This accessible location supports strong rental and resale potential near retail, dining, and major employment hubs. Seller will consider offers with buyer concessions.
21E Phase I study has been done and available upon request. Premier intersection in vibrant Newtonville is now available for the first time in decades!! This property sits in a VC 2 zone as well as a BU 2 zone and allows for a variety of uses and development opportunities. Absolutely incredible visibility for your business or businesses!! Over the past several years the area has become bustling with a number of new apartment buildings and retail stores. Many retail conveniences are within a few blocks including, Star Market, CVS, The Barn Shoes, US Post Office, NY Bagel Factory, Chipotle, yoga studio, cafes, casual and fine dining, barber shops, nail and hair salons and more! The site is level and sits approximately 2 blocks from the commuter rail station accessing The Fenway, Back Bay and South Station. There are 2 lots that total 6,126 sf +/-. The breakdown is 5,173 sf and 953 sf. Please do not walk the site without listing agent as there is still an ongoing busy service station.
Development opportunity in a PRIME Newton Upper Falls location. This is a 41,102 sq ft MR1 / Multi residentially zoned lot with a single family home.
Newton is located in Massachusetts. Newton, Massachusetts has a population of 88,647. Newton is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 39.35% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 35.9%.
The median household income in Newton, Massachusetts is $164,607. The median household income for the surrounding county is $111,790 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Newton is 40.9 years.
The average high temperature in July is 82.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 47.7 inches per year, with 49.6 inches of snow per year.
