12 Balcarres Rd West Newton, MA 02465
West Newton Neighborhood
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,794
Sq Ft
6,500
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Sauna
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Peirce Elementary School Rated A+
- Landscaped Professionally
- Deck
About This Home
As of July 2023On a cul-de-sac atop West Newton Hill, this gorgeous home has been comprehensively renovated in the last decade including the kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC & family room addition. This prime location is less than a mile from both West Newton and Newtonville villages, as well as the commuter rail, Peirce & Newton North. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to a sunny living room. Off the living room is a mostly-open great room with a well-defined dining area with a fireplace, beautiful family room with skylights and doors to the picture-perfect yard with a firepit, and the renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, quartz counters & a breakfast bar. An office & powder room complete this level. On the second floor is the great primary suite with a fireplace, enviable dressing room & spa-like en suite bathroom, plus 2 more nice bedrooms & another full bathroom. The third level has 2 additional good bedrooms & 3rd full bath. Finished lower level with playroom, half bath, laundry & wine storage.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $23,049
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 6,500 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned SR1
Home Design
- Victorian Architecture
- Brick Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 3,794 Sq Ft Home
- Chair Railings
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Bay Window
- Entrance Foyer
- Dining Room with Fireplace
- 2 Fireplaces
- Home Office
- Bonus Room
- Sauna
- Finished Basement
- Laundry in Basement
- Home Security System
- Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven
- Built-In Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Linen Closet
- Dressing Area
- Double Vanity
Parking
- 2 Car Parking Spaces
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Thermostat
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- Covered patio or porch
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Peirce Elementary School
- Day Middle School
- North High School
Utilities
- Two cooling system units
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- 2 Cooling Zones
- 3 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Connected
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number S:32 B:050 L:0012,688283
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Tennis Courts
- Park
- Jogging Path
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 23, 2010
Sold by
Maffie William M and Maffie Heather
Bought by
Porter Stephen L and Porter Alyda C
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 10, 2005
Sold by
Rodriguez Andres I
Bought by
Maffie Heather and Maffie William M
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$859,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 16, 1998
Sold by
Stewart Joseph F and Stewart Linda N
Bought by
Rodriquez Andrew I and Rodriguez Margaret C
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 12, 1996
Sold by
Meltz Norman and Meltz Barbara F
Bought by
Stewart Joseph F and Stewart Linda N
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $1,390,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $1,074,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $700,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $700,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $497,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $497,500 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $1,647,680 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,500,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,039,500 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,100,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $1,100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $975,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $859,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $107,500 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $230,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2023 07/07/23 | Sold | $2,059,600 | -4.2% | $543 / Sq Ft |
| 05/02/2023 05/02/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/26/2023 04/26/23 | For Sale | $2,150,000 | +14.7% | $567 / Sq Ft |
| 07/12/2019 07/12/19 | Sold | $1,875,000 | -1.3% | $494 / Sq Ft |
| 05/09/2019 05/09/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/03/2019 04/03/19 | For Sale | $1,899,000 | +27.9% | $501 / Sq Ft |
| 12/15/2014 12/15/14 | Sold | $1,485,000 | -2.0% | $401 / Sq Ft |
| 11/12/2014 11/12/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/11/2014 10/11/14 | Price Changed | $1,515,000 | +2.0% | $409 / Sq Ft |
| 08/11/2014 08/11/14 | For Sale | $1,485,000 | -- | $401 / 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 | $20,158 | $2,056,900 | $1,111,300 | $945,600 |
| 2024 | $19,491 | $1,997,000 | $1,078,900 | $918,100 |
| 2023 | $23,049 | $2,264,100 | $862,300 | $1,401,800 |
| 2022 | $22,054 | $2,096,400 | $798,400 | $1,298,000 |
| 2021 | $21,280 | $1,977,700 | $753,200 | $1,224,500 |
| 2020 | $20,647 | $1,977,700 | $753,200 | $1,224,500 |
| 2019 | $20,065 | $1,920,100 | $731,300 | $1,188,800 |
| 2018 | $19,433 | $1,796,000 | $666,600 | $1,129,400 |
| 2017 | $18,841 | $1,694,300 | $628,900 | $1,065,400 |
| 2016 | $18,020 | $1,583,500 | $587,800 | $995,700 |
| 2015 | $17,182 | $1,479,900 | $549,300 | $930,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Montgomery Carroll Group
M
Seller's Agent in 2023
Montgomery Carroll Group
Compass
(617) 752-6845
23 in this area
203 Total Sales
-
Allison Blank
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Allison Blank
Compass
(617) 851-2734
5 in this area
118 Total Sales
-
Moira Gault
Seller's Agent in 2014
Moira Gault
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 797-3337
2 Total Sales
-
Cyndi Kim
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Cyndi Kim
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 823-5479
9 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73103520
APN: NEWT-000032-000050-000012
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