House at 47 Sargent Street
Approximate location: the National Park Service places this pin arbitrarily within the property, not at a surveyed point (stated accuracy ±12 m).
Why it's listed
Built in 1879 at 47 Sargent Street in Newton Corner, this large house is a fine example of the Stick Style. It has tall, vertical proportions, steeply pitched roofs and sharp angular gables, with gables and dormers of varied sizes producing an irregular roofline. The center entrance is flanked by gabled pavilions and set within a Tudor-inspired porch with heavy posts and pointed arches. Details include leaded glass sidelights, patterned shingles, applied wooden stickwork and a red and black patterned slate roof. A very large carriage house extends the architectural statement of the main house. The architect is unknown, though the design is described as architect-designed. The house was one of three on Sargent Street, between Park Street and Waverly Avenue, built on subdivisions of the estate of George Lord, who made a fortune in shipping, insurance and railroad directorship. An early occupant was Daniel D. Dewey, a Boston wool dealer. The house was listed for its architectural quality.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the house is one of Newton's finest examples of a large, architect-designed Stick Style residence, meeting Criterion C. It was also among the first three houses built on subdivisions of the George Lord estate.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 86001831, listed September 4, 1986. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 47 Sargent St., Newton |
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| County | Middlesex County |
| Listed | September 4, 1986 |
| Reference number | 86001831 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Architectural style | Stick Style |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Architecture |
| Level of significance | State, Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Present use is a dwelling; condition is described as very good, with no major alterations and not moved. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 42.34728, -71.18306 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary for a privately owned home: it does not by itself restrict what an owner may do with their own money, and it does not require public access. Restrictions come from local landmark or historic-district ordinances, which are separate (how they differ).
Owner-occupied houses are not eligible for the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit, which applies to income-producing buildings, but many states offer credits for homeowners. Listing also opens the door to preservation easements and to buying a plaque. Start with what listing means for homeowners, renovating a listed house and selling one.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 86001831.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q5914343
- This listing as JSON
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