$882,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,212 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$728 Per Sq Ft

16% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Property is near public transit
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Discover this charming Cape ideally located near Franklin Elementary School. Built in 1948, this 1,212 sq ft home features gleaming hardwood floors, a bright living room with a classic fireplace, and elegant archways that highlight its vintage character. The updated kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and white cabinetry, complementing its 2 bedrooms and full bathroom with distinctive tilework. A versatile bonus area upstairs, cozy enclosed porch, and low-maintenance ~0.11-acre lot enhance the property's appeal, while the 840 sq ft unfinished basement offers exciting expansion potential. With its blend of move-in readiness and opportunity for personalization, this home presents a rare chance to own a character-filled property at one of the most approachable price points in the neighborhood—all in one of Boston’s most sought-after suburbs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ethan Piani-Hohmann

Shilalis Real Estate Listed on: 04/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Robert Koritz

Robert Koritz Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,352

Year Built

  • Built in 1948

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SR3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Fireplace
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • F.A. Day Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 689969

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,352

Year Built

Built in 1948

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1948
  • Buyer Agency: 2
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Sun Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 138
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 402.5
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 138
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 38
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 103.5
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 104.649999
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 180
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1212
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 840
  • Living Area: 1212
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AC0925
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 626.24
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 727.72
  • MAIN SO: NB5355

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 689969
  • Zoning: SR3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Area: 0.11
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 46
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6352
  • Tax Book Number: 69967

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Franklin
  • Middle Or Junior School: F.A. Day

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 8, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Dcr Realty Llc
Bought by
Huang Jiamin
Seller's Agent
Ethan Piani-Hohmann
Shilalis Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Robert Koritz
Robert Koritz Real Estate
List Price
$759,000
Sold Price
$882,000
Premium/Discount to List
$123,000
16.21%
Views
56

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.57%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Outstanding Balance
$439,573
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$439,360

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 22, 2017
Sold by
Reid David A and Reid Carol E
Bought by
Dcr Realty Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1984
Bought by
Reid David A and Reid Carol E
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $882,000 None Available
Deed $882,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Deed -- --
Deed $99,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $440,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $93,600 No Value Available
Previous Owner $105,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $882,000 +16.2% $728 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Sale $759,000 -- $626 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $6,569 $670,300 $0 $0
2024 $6,352 $0 $0 $0
2023 $5,959 $585,400 $535,800 $49,600
2022 $5,702 $542,000 $496,100 $45,900
2021 $5,502 $511,300 $468,000 $43,300
2020 $5,338 $511,300 $468,000 $43,300
2019 $5,187 $496,400 $454,400 $42,000
2018 $4,943 $456,800 $412,900 $43,900
2017 $4,792 $430,900 $389,500 $41,400
2016 $4,583 $402,700 $364,000 $38,700
2015 $4,370 $376,400 $340,200 $36,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73356427

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000034-000035-000013