Real Estate

178-Year-Old Newton Home Headed For Teardown For Sale For $380K

WOW House: This house built in 1840 is ready for a teardown, according to the realtor. But first you have to pay $380K.

NEWTON, MA -- Seeing old houses have to get torn down always kind of makes me wonder about the history of that home and all the people who must have grown up and come and gone there over the years. This one was built 178 years ago on Crafts Street. The home, which on a 1,538 square feet size lot, sits just behind Whole Foods and Washington Street which is set for major developments.

Here's what the realtor has to say about it:

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1 Baths
  • Built: 1840
  • Features: A teardown in a great location for Sale! The zoning is MAN (Commercial or Residential) a buyer has options with this property. The home needs everything and is being sold as is, The most suited buyer - someone with a little cash! The property is close to all forms of public transportation and major highways. The land has been surveyed and the seller has plans to share with the new owner! It will be quite nice once rebuilt!

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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