Location! Value! Two of the hardest qualities to find if you are searching for a home in Newton. This 2 family in a quiet location just outside the center of Newtonville offers an abundance of both! Within close distance of Newton North High School, FA Day Middle School & the commuter rail to Boston, 2 with exceptional 'walkability' score. The owner's unit is the top two floors, has more than 2,500 sf of living space. Great light on the second floor from numerous south-facing windows, it has 5 bedrooms, an office  and 2.5 baths, perfect for a grown or growing household. There is a fenced side yard exclusive to the unit & garage parking for two cars including an EV charging station. Electricity cost is partially offset by solar panels. Basement storage room exclusive to unit. Monthly cost of carrying the house is greatly reduced by the $6500/month rentfrom the 4 BR, 3 BA first floor unit. On net cost per sf basis, this is an outstanding value! Seller willing to participate in financing!