$2,200,000
SOLD MAY 12, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,456 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$637 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

50 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solar Power System
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Property is near public transit
  • Peirce Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2025

Set in a prime West Newton Hill neighborhood is this gracious Victorian home. Surrounded by mature trees and plantings, the house has maintained much of its original character and charm. Many windows and tall ceilings provide an abundance of natural light. Welcomed by a full length front porch, the entry foyer opens to a large front parlor that is flanked by a charming den with bay window and an elegant living room with fireplace. There is a formal dining room with window seat and access to a large deck. The lovely kitchen features butcherblock counters, a pantry, and accesses a delightful solarium overlooking the expansive grounds. A grand stairway leads to the second floor with three bedrooms and two baths including a primary bedroom with fireplace and bathroom. The third floor is finished with a 2 br accessory apartment suite. Amenities include seller owned solar panels, upgraded HVAC & Electric, detached garage. Easy access to Mass Pike, Village Shops & Cinema, Commuter Rail.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Rothstein

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 01/22/2025

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Co-Listed By

Kathy Halley

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

MB Associates

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $17,985

Year Built

  • Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,456 Sq Ft Home
  • Bay Window
  • Pocket Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Area
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Solar Power System
  • Solar Assisted Cooling System
  • Heating system powered by active solar

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Additional Homes

  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Peirce Elementary School
  • Day Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • 1 Heating Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:32 B:012 L:0047,687784

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Newton Hill Subdivision

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$17,985

Year Built

Built in 1890 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Subdivision Name: West Newton Hill
  • 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: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Accessory Apt., Foyer, Entry Hall, Sun Room
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Deck - Exterior, Pocket Door
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Pocket Door
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Dining Area, Pantry, Exterior Access
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Pocket Door
  • Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3456
  • Living Area: 3456
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 693
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 636.57
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Patio - Enclosed, Rain Gutters, Storage, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Enclosed
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Active Solar
  • Heating: Forced Air, Heat Pump, Natural Gas, Electric, Active Solar
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, Other (See Remarks)
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 1
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:32 B:012 L:0047,687784
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Area: 0.39
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17110
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 369
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 17985
  • Tax Book Number: 31601

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Peirce
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $3,191,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $900,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $125,000 No Value Available
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Sold $2,200,000 -8.1% $637 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $2,395,000 -- $693 / 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 $17,985 $1,835,200 $1,210,500 $624,700
2024 $17,389 $1,781,700 $1,175,200 $606,500
2023 $16,589 $1,629,600 $920,500 $709,100
2022 $15,874 $1,508,900 $852,300 $656,600
2021 $15,317 $1,423,500 $804,100 $619,400
2020 $14,861 $1,423,500 $804,100 $619,400
2019 $14,442 $1,382,000 $780,700 $601,300
2018 $14,028 $1,296,500 $703,800 $592,700
2017 $13,601 $1,223,100 $664,000 $559,100
2016 $12,505 $1,098,900 $620,600 $478,300
2015 $11,923 $1,027,000 $580,000 $447,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73328222

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000032-000012-000047