
238 Austin St West Newton, MA 02465
West Newton NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,156,262 - $1,617,000
About This Home
As of April 2014As seen in "On the Block" feature in Sunday Globe Magazine! Gracious colonial home features front to back LR with enormous stone fireplace & French door to rear garden. Old World charm in the formal dining room with glass display cabinets and attached serving area/butler's pantry. Sunny office on 1st floor. Beautiful center staircase with window seat. Master bedroom is front to back with walk in closet. Guest bedroom with attached sunroom/office. There are 2 full baths off the 2nd floor center hall. The 3rd floor is finished & can be used as playroom or large bedroom. Sloping front yard with sweeping staircase through gardens leading to front door of house. Level grassy back yard.
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$9,036
Year Built
1927
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Lot Description: Paved Drive, Sloping
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Detached
- Year Built: 1927
Interior Features
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 1
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Interior Amenities: Walk-up Attic
- Basement: Full, Walk Out, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor
- Bathroom #1: Second Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Wood
- Dining Room: First Floor
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame, Brick
- Exterior: Brick, Shake
- Exterior Features: Patio
- Foundation: Concrete Block, Fieldstone
Garage/Parking
- Parking: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 3
- Hot Water: Electric, Tank
- Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Zinger Katherine L | $577,500 | -- | |
Yanch Jacquelyn | $555,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Zinger Wildman-Zinger K | $150,000 | |
Closed | Zinger Wildman-Zinger K | $35,000 | |
Open | Zinger Bretton E | $647,000 | |
Closed | Zinger Wildman-Zinger K | $200,000 | |
Closed | Zinger Bretton E | $459,000 | |
Closed | Zinger Bretton E | $462,000 | |
Closed | Zinger Katherine L | $115,500 | |
Closed | Zinger Katherine L | $462,000 | |
Previous Owner | Yanch Jacquelyn | $380,000 | |
Previous Owner | Capodilupo Peter A | $141,000 | |
Previous Owner | Capodilupo Peter A | $145,000 | |
Previous Owner | Capodilupo Peter A | $130,000 | |
Previous Owner | Capodilupo Peter A | $81,000 | |
Previous Owner | Capodilupo Peter A | $65,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
04/30/2014 04/30/14 | Sold | $577,500 | 0.0% | $265 / Sq Ft |
03/12/2014 03/12/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
02/28/2014 02/28/14 | Off Market | $577,500 | -- | -- |
02/15/2014 02/15/14 | Price Changed | $584,900 | +1.7% | $268 / Sq Ft |
02/14/2014 02/14/14 | Price Changed | $574,900 | -4.2% | $263 / Sq Ft |
01/21/2014 01/21/14 | For Sale | $599,900 | +3.9% | $275 / Sq Ft |
01/14/2014 01/14/14 | Off Market | $577,500 | -- | -- |
01/06/2014 01/06/14 | For Sale | $599,900 | -- | $275 / Sq Ft |
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 | $9,036 | $922,000 | $787,800 | $134,200 |
2024 | $8,736 | $895,100 | $764,900 | $130,200 |
2023 | $8,252 | $810,600 | $579,400 | $231,200 |
2022 | $7,896 | $750,600 | $536,500 | $214,100 |
2021 | $4,127 | $708,100 | $506,100 | $202,000 |
2020 | $7,393 | $708,100 | $506,100 | $202,000 |
2019 | $7,184 | $687,500 | $491,400 | $196,100 |
2018 | $6,830 | $631,200 | $452,500 | $178,700 |
2017 | $3,590 | $595,500 | $426,900 | $168,600 |
2016 | $6,333 | $556,500 | $399,000 | $157,500 |
2015 | $6,010 | $517,700 | $372,900 | $144,800 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2014
Margo Otey
RE/MAX
(508) 439-9717
69 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71620231

APN: NEWT-000031-000002-000011
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