$2,500,000
SOLD APR 15, 2021
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
5,186 Sq Ft
0.69 Acres

Recently Sold

$482 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Granite Flooring
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Peirce Elementary School Rated A+
  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2021

Significant Historic Acreage on The Top-of-the-Hill - good shape - "VINTAGE VICTORIAN" sits on . . . .Massive grounds enter from Two driveways to this sprawling 1845 Queen Anne resting on lush mature garden and tree groves. Exquisite landscaping w/circular driveway + second parking area. Beautifully sited on 30,000++ sq. ft. level lot at the top of West Newton Hill. The utmost privacy w/ majestic grounds consisting of pergola covered patio, lawns, & breathtaking mature trees -- a relaxing & peaceful oasis. All major first floor rooms open to the South patios's joining indoor & outdoor dining & salons - enjoy 5000 square feet of entertaining space on the indoor/outdoor sweep between first floor & connecting outdoor patio's. Front & back staircases to 4BR 2nd floor, den/home-office overlooks yard. Potential development for garage(s) & pool. Home needs tlc but is quite livable "as is" Top floor w/full bath reminiscent of an old attic but ideal for playrooms/teen-floor. Partial basement.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Araujo

Clarendon Companies Group Listed on: 01/07/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Sheila Goddess

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,627

Year Built

  • Built in 1845

Lot Details

  • 0.69 Acre Lot
  • Near Conservation Area
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Level Lot
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Queen Anne Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,186 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Partial Basement

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Granite
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 6 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Covered patio or porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Pierce Elem. Elementary School
  • F.A. Day Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Top Of ..."West Newton Hill"... Pastoral Views, Lush Grounds Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,627

Year Built

Built in 1845

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian, Queen Anne
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: The top of ..."West Newton Hill"... pastoral views, lush grounds
  • Transaction Broker: 2
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Refrigerator,Freezer
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Basement: Partial
  • Living Area: 5186
  • MAIN LO: NB9327
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 492.67
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 482.07
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Covered
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks

Lot Info

  • Zoning: 99999
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.69
  • Lot Size Area: 0.69
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30056.399999
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 30115
  • PAGE: 99999

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20626.7
  • Tax Book Number: 99999

MLS Schools

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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 7, 2021
Closed on
Apr 14, 2021
Sold by
Efstratoudakis Eleonora
Bought by
Halse Reza and Halse Ketherine M
Seller's Agent
Paul Araujo
Clarendon Companies Group
Buyer's Agent
Sheila Goddess
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$2,555,000
Sold Price
$2,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-2.15%
Current Estimated Value
$3,063,832

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$563,832
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.74%
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,825,200
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,223,031

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 12, 2012
Sold by
Stefco Homes Inc
Bought by
Efstratoudakis Eleonora

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$960,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2011
Closed on
Jan 5, 2012
Sold by
Highland Street Rt
Bought by
Stefco Homes Inc
Seller's Agent
Liz Mintz
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Brenda Krasnow
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
List Price
$1,640,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$440,000
-26.83%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2011
Sold by
Highland Street Rt and Mcintosh Margaret V
Bought by
Auerbach Jon G and Pandolfi Selina
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
Not Resolvable $2,500,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Not Resolvable $1,200,000 --
Deed $162,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $2,000,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $960,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $96,600 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/15/2021 04/15/21 Sold $2,500,000 -2.2% $482 / Sq Ft
03/18/2021 03/18/21 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2021 01/07/21 For Sale $2,555,000 +112.9% $493 / Sq Ft
01/06/2012 01/06/12 Sold $1,200,000 -11.1% $356 / Sq Ft
09/22/2011 09/22/11 Price Changed $1,350,000 -9.4% $400 / Sq Ft
06/01/2011 06/01/11 Price Changed $1,490,000 -9.1% $442 / Sq Ft
05/11/2011 05/11/11 For Sale $1,640,000 -- $486 / 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 $24,961 $2,547,000 $1,580,700 $966,300
2024 $24,135 $2,472,800 $1,534,700 $938,100
2023 $22,822 $2,241,800 $1,228,500 $1,013,300
2022 $21,165 $2,011,900 $1,137,500 $874,400
2021 $20,422 $1,898,000 $1,073,100 $824,900
2020 $19,815 $1,898,000 $1,073,100 $824,900
2019 $19,256 $1,842,700 $1,041,800 $800,900
2018 $18,464 $1,706,500 $924,700 $781,800
2017 $17,902 $1,609,900 $872,400 $737,500
2016 $17,122 $1,504,600 $815,300 $689,300
2015 $16,326 $1,406,200 $762,000 $644,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72772313

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000032-000004-000031