115 Grasmere St Newton, MA 02458
Newton Corner Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,782
Sq Ft
7,405
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of September 2023Located in desirable Hunnewell Hill, this quintessential Victorian has been skillfully updated by the same owner/architect over the past 40 years, carefully incorporating elegant and functional design. The rooms flow seamlessly, are generous in proportion with turret rooms reflected on all three levels. The custom kitchen includes Pietra Cardosa granite, and abundant storage. Third level has a private stairwell offering flexibility of use.The lush gardens reflect a keen sense of color & space.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$14,295
Year Built
1898
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1898
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Park, Highway Access, Public School
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior Amenities: Cable Available
- Basement: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 16X13
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 13X14
- Bedroom 4: Third Floor, 14X9
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Bathroom #3: Third Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 14X15
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 15X15
- Master Bedroom Description: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
- Dining Room: First Floor, 15X15
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard, Shingles
- Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Gutters, Storage Shed, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Fruit Trees, Garden Area
- Foundation: Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street, Tandem
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Cooling Zones: 1
- Heat Zones: 2
- Hot Water: Oil
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
Condo/Co-op/Association
- HOA: No
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 1, 2013
Closed on
May 3, 2013
Sold by
Lynn J Shaffer T J and Lynn Shaffer
Bought by
Shaffer Peter and Shaffer Lynn L
Seller's Agent
Eileen Martin
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Marjorie Kern
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-4.17%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$605,352
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.55%
Original Mortgage
$920,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 5, 2011
Sold by
Lynn L Shaffer 2006 T L and Lynn Shaffer
Bought by
Shaffer Lynn L and Shaffer Peter
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.2%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 28, 2006
Sold by
Shaffer Lynn L
Bought by
Lynn L Shaffer T L and Lynn Shaffer
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,288,500 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $1,326,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $920,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $400,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $35,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $18,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $210,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/21/2023 09/21/23 | Sold | $1,560,000 | -2.2% | $561 / Sq Ft |
| 08/18/2023 08/18/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/20/2023 07/20/23 | Price Changed | $1,595,000 | -3.3% | $573 / Sq Ft |
| 06/19/2023 06/19/23 | Price Changed | $1,649,000 | -2.7% | $593 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2023 06/07/23 | For Sale | $1,695,000 | +47.4% | $609 / Sq Ft |
| 07/01/2013 07/01/13 | Sold | $1,150,000 | -4.2% | $413 / Sq Ft |
| 05/08/2013 05/08/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2013 05/01/13 | For Sale | $1,200,000 | -- | $431 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,295 | $1,458,700 | $991,500 | $467,200 |
| 2024 | $17,053 | $1,747,200 | $981,800 | $765,400 |
| 2023 | $16,638 | $1,634,400 | $769,400 | $865,000 |
| 2022 | $15,920 | $1,513,300 | $712,400 | $800,900 |
| 2021 | $15,361 | $1,427,600 | $672,100 | $755,500 |
| 2020 | $14,904 | $1,427,600 | $672,100 | $755,500 |
| 2019 | $14,484 | $1,386,000 | $652,500 | $733,500 |
| 2018 | $13,783 | $1,273,800 | $589,800 | $684,000 |
| 2017 | $13,363 | $1,201,700 | $556,400 | $645,300 |
| 2016 | $12,781 | $1,123,100 | $520,000 | $603,100 |
| 2015 | $12,186 | $1,049,600 | $486,000 | $563,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2023
Melissa Dailey
Coldwell Banker Realty - Wellesley
(781) 237-9090
2 in this area
363 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Kate Ziegler
Arborview Realty Inc.
(617) 433-8764
1 in this area
117 Total Sales
-
E
Seller's Agent in 2013
Eileen Martin
Hammond Residential Real Estate
1 in this area
9 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Marjorie Kern
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
(617) 686-0981
1 in this area
74 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71517727
APN: NEWT-000071-000030-000003
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