$1,180,000
SOLD NOV 30, 2023

198 California St Unit 3 Newton, MA 02458

Nonantum Neighborhood
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,065 Sq Ft
$205/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$571 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Lincoln-Eliot Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Forte Park

About This Home

As of November 2023

OPEN HOUSE CANCELLED A gorgeous 2016 quality built like-new townhouse in Newton! This modern elegance of urban living home offers an open floorplan, oversized windows, high ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. The first floor has a nice sized room perfect for home office or a 4thbedroom. The second floor features a generous sized LR, half bath,dining area and a Chef's kitchen boasts a center island, white Shaker Cabinets, Granite Countertops and JENN-AIR S.S. appliances including a 6 burner gas range. The top floor features three bedrooms and two marble bathrooms.The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with custom shower, double vanity and his and her closets. This meticulous townhome also offers a heated two car garage and a basement for storage! 100% owner occupied. Conveniently located with an easy commute to Boston and Cambridge, close to shops, restaurants, public transportation, steps from the park, playground, biking path, and Charles River Trails.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brian Fitzpatrick

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Co-Listed By

Tricia Jonas

Coldwell Banker Realty - Waltham

Last Buyer's Agent

Jimmy zhou

Hooli Homes Boston

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,269

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • 8,294 Sq Ft Lot
  • Two or More Common Walls

HOA Fees

  • $205 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Heated Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,065 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on third floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Lincoln Eliot Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:11 B:011 L:0007B,682101

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance, maintenance structure, ground maintenance, snow removal, reserve funds
  • 4 Units

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,269

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$205 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 2.5
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Double Vanity, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Third
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Third
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Double Vanity
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Sconce
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
  • Basement: Y
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2065
  • Spa YN: No
  • Stories Total: 4
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 542.37
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 571.43
  • MAIN SO: AN4297
  • Insulation: Full

Exterior Features

  • Common Walls: 2+ Common Walls
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 2
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage, Storage, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 205
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s)
  • Senior Community YN: No
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal, Reserve Funds

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:11 B:011 L:0007B,682101
  • Zoning: BU1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8294
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • PAGE: 565
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9269
  • Tax Book Number: 67784

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 4
  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 4

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Lincoln Eliot
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2024 05/01/24 Rented $5,000 0.0% --
04/11/2024 04/11/24 Under Contract -- -- --
03/03/2024 03/03/24 Price Changed $5,000 -7.4% $2 / Sq Ft
02/24/2024 02/24/24 For Rent $5,400 0.0% --
02/22/2024 02/22/24 Under Contract -- -- --
02/03/2024 02/03/24 Price Changed $5,400 -1.8% $3 / Sq Ft
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Price Changed $5,500 -2.7% $3 / Sq Ft
01/08/2024 01/08/24 For Rent $5,650 0.0% --
11/30/2023 11/30/23 Sold $1,180,000 +5.4% $571 / Sq Ft
11/10/2023 11/10/23 Pending -- -- --
11/06/2023 11/06/23 For Sale $1,120,000 -- $542 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

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 $9,774 $997,300 $0 $997,300
2024 $9,451 $968,300 $0 $968,300
2023 $9,269 $910,500 $0 $910,500
2022 $9,122 $867,100 $0 $867,100
2021 $8,802 $818,000 $0 $818,000
2020 $8,540 $818,000 $0 $818,000
2019 $8,299 $794,200 $0 $794,200
2018 $8,350 $771,700 $0 $771,700
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Condominium Deed $1,180,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73177886

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-11011 0007B