12 Balcarres Rd West Newton, MA 02465
West Newton Neighborhood
5
Beds
5
Baths
3,794
Sq Ft
6,534
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Landscaped Professionally
- Attic
- Porch
- Peirce Elementary School Rated A+
- Fenced Yard
- Covered Deck
About This Home
As of July 2023Located on a cul-de-sac atop West Newton Hill, this spectacular circa 1900 Victorian-style home has been renovated in the last decade including a state-of-the-art kitchen, family room addition, gleaming bathrooms, a young HVAC system and is less than a mile from both the West Newton and Newtonville villages & commuter rail. The spacious foyer lead to the sun-filled living room. At the back of the house is a fabulous open space with a clearly defined dining room, family room and renovated kitchen with quartz counters, high-end appliances and a breakfast bar. The airy family room has skylights and doors to the wrap-around porch and new patio. An office and powder room complete this level. On the 2nd floor is the master suite with a large bedroom with a fireplace, a dressing room and a renovated en suite bathroom with steam, plus 2 more nice bedrooms & another full bath. The 3rd floor has 2 more beds & the 3rd full bath. In the finished lower level is a bonus room, laundry and half bath.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $20,158
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- Fenced Yard
- Landscaped Professionally
- Property is zoned SR1
Kitchen
- Built-In Oven
- Built-In Range
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Outdoor Features
- Covered Deck
- Patio
- Rain Gutters
- Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Two Cooling Systems Mounted To A Wall/Window
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Water Holding Tank
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Additional Features
- Attic
- Basement
Community Details
- Security Service
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number S:32 B:050 L:0012
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: 72475706
APN: NEWT-000032-000050-000012
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