Wow House: What $899,000 Will Buy in Newton

NEWTON, MA -- Yes, Virginia, you can still buy a house in Newton for under a $1 million. In fact, for less than a $1 million you can buy this two family home with a Secret Garden-like back yard and charming upstairs bedrooms.

This two-family has character and it's situated right in Newton Upper Falls on a 10,000+ square foot lot. Right now it's side-by-side townhouse style units. Each unit features dining room, living room and kitchen and one bathroom on the first floor - and there are fireplaces in both units.

• Address: 75 High St, Newton, Massachusetts
• Price: $899,000
• Square Feet: 2,105
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1833
• Features: One unit has one large open cathedral ceilinged bedroom plus walk-in closet and half bath upstairs. Other unit has two nice bedrooms upstairs.*It's an opportunity for owner or investor. Plans are before the historical board to significantly increase the footprint of property and corresponding square footage of living space to 3,274 sq. ft. and approximately 750 sq. ft. of additional space in the finished lower level.
• The increase in square footage could be configured for two condominiums or a single family residence.

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