Newton Wow: What Almost $1 Million Looks Like

NEWTON, MA -- Tired of seeing all the houses on the market for well over a million dollars? Well here's a look at one of the handful that squeak in just under. Originally listed in September for $999,999 the price recently dropped to $950,000. Not quite a million. But it's still a pretty penny.To put it into a bit of perspective the home last sold for $630,000 - in July. The last owners renovated the Newton Highlands home, adding a new tile floor and granite counters in the kitchen.

Check out the rest from the realtor:

• Address: 2 Cannon St, Newton, Massachusetts
• Price: $950,000
• Square Feet: 2,500
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1897
• Features: 50K price reduction motivated seller !! DONT MISS YOUR CHANCE TO OWN THIS NEW & RENOVATED in a GREAT LOCATION in NEWTON HIGHLAND!!! BRAND NEW KITCHEN and 2.5 BATH, Updated Electrical and Plumbing. Freshly painted from TOP TO BOTTOM, Beautifully Stained & Refinished Hardwood Floor and NEW TILE FLOOR, BRAND NEW Granite Counter Tops. Stainless Fridge, Stove, Microwave Vent and Dishwasher. THE BASEMENT IS SPOTLESS! Oh did I forget? You don't need get up 1-2hours early and get the kids ready for school! Because the countryside elementary school is just down the street from the house!!!Move right in without lifting a finger!!!!

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