Completely renovated ranch in a prime Newton location by Merriam Ave Elementary. This renovated home offers seamless one-floor living with quality finishes like luxury plank flooring and solid wood doors throughout. Covered porch entry leads inside to foyer w large coat closet & opens to a bright living room with two bay windows. The formal dining room w bay window opens to renovated kitchen featuring dove-white custom cabinetry, specialty-cut quartz countertops, tiled backsplash, and brand-new stainless steel appliances. Two generously sized bedrooms are on their own back hallway. Renovated full bath w a walk-in glass-door shower. A large walk-up attic provides easy storage or finish for added living space or a primary suite. The unfinished basement offers storage, laundry area & direct access to the two-car garage. Outside enjoy a fully fenced yard, covered porch, and large driveway w plenty of parking. Corner lot adds privacy and extra yard space. FREE full-day preschool, FREE membership to the Newton Pool & community events for residents. Charming walkable downtown only a short walk away. New roof, chimney liner and new hot water heater. Elementary school only a block away has 2 playgrounds, green space and tennis courts. Pine St Park is a quick walk through the neighborhood. Public water/sewer; natural gas in street. Minutes to big box stores like Walmart,Home Depot,Shoprite,Homegoods,Kohls-- plus fast casual restaurants like Five guys,Starbucks,Panera,Chiptole and more.