
26 Wessex Rd Newton Center, MA 02459
Newton Centre NeighborhoodAbout This Home
As of May 2016OPEN HOUSE 3/5 & 3/6, SAT & SUN from 1-2 * LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Delightful & DELEADED 9 RM, 3BR, 1.5BA w/ 1860 SF brick townhouse condex in sough after Newton Center. Updated eat-in maple kitchen w/ granite countertop that leads to a cozy play room w/ rows of windows overlooking the huge common level backyard. Large & inviting living room w/ fireplace. Formal dining room. 2nd flr offers 3 good size bedrooms plus an additional room that could be used as an office or nursery. Finished Family Room in lower level w/ another fireplace. Pet friendly & cozy 2 unit association that feels like you are living in a single family with only one neighboring wall. Walk to T, desirable Ward School, park, and the center shops and restaurants. Updated gas heating systems & hot water heaters in 2001. Replacement windows. Total 2 parking spaces: 1 car garage plus an additional parking space next to the garage. Close to Mass Pike, Rt 9 & Boston College. Offers to be reviewed by 3/9 WED at 7PM.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest Listed on: 03/04/2016

Property Details
Home Type
Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
$7,849
Year Built
1947
Lot Details
0
Listing Details
- Unit Level: 1
- Unit Placement: End, Corner
- Property Type: Condominium/Co-Op
- Other Agent: 2.50
- Lead Paint: Certified Treated
- Year Round: Yes
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: Condos
- Year Built: 1947
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
- Fireplaces: 2
- Has Basement: Yes
- Fireplaces: 2
- Number of Rooms: 9
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Energy: Insulated Windows
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Hardwood
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor
- Bedroom 3: Second Floor
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor
- Kitchen: First Floor
- Laundry Room: Basement
- Living Room: First Floor
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor
- Family Room: Basement
- Oth1 Room Name: Play Room
- Oth1 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Oth1 Level: First Floor
- Oth2 Room Name: Office
- Oth2 Dscrp: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Oth2 Level: Second Floor
- No Living Levels: 3
Exterior Features
- Roof: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
- Exterior: Brick
Garage/Parking
- Garage Parking: Detached, Deeded
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Off-Street, Common, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Parking Spaces: 2
Utilities
- Heating: Hot Water Baseboard, Gas
- Heat Zones: 2
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Utility Connections: for Gas Range, Washer Hookup
- Sewer: City/Town Sewer
- Water: City/Town Water
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Association Fee Includes: Master Insurance, Snow Removal, Landscaping
- Management: Owner Association
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- No Units: 2
- Unit Building: 28
Fee Information
- Fee Interval: Monthly
Schools
- Elementary School: Ward
- Middle School: Bigelow
- High School: North
Lot Info
- Assessor Parcel Number: S:73 B:048 L:0039A
- Zoning: MR1
Multi Family
- Sq Ft Incl Bsmt: Yes
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 Newton Center, MA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Not Resolvable | $875,000 | -- | |
Not Resolvable | $570,000 | -- |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $250,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $250,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $149,000 | Closed End Mortgage | |
Previous Owner | $350,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $356,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $262,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $60,000 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/06/2016 05/06/16 | Sold | $706,000 | +4.0% | $380 / Sq Ft |
03/12/2016 03/12/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/04/2016 03/04/16 | For Sale | $679,000 | +19.1% | $365 / Sq Ft |
12/05/2013 12/05/13 | Sold | $570,000 | 0.0% | $410 / Sq Ft |
11/14/2013 11/14/13 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
10/25/2013 10/25/13 | Off Market | $570,000 | -- | -- |
10/22/2013 10/22/13 | For Sale | $539,900 | -- | $388 / 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 | $7,849 | $800,900 | $0 | $800,900 |
2024 | $7,589 | $777,600 | $0 | $777,600 |
2023 | $7,459 | $732,700 | $0 | $732,700 |
2022 | $7,341 | $697,800 | $0 | $697,800 |
2021 | $7,083 | $658,300 | $0 | $658,300 |
2020 | $6,873 | $658,300 | $0 | $658,300 |
2019 | $6,679 | $639,100 | $0 | $639,100 |
2018 | $6,716 | $620,700 | $0 | $620,700 |
2017 | $6,512 | $585,600 | $0 | $585,600 |
2016 | $6,203 | $545,100 | $0 | $545,100 |
2015 | $6,027 | $519,100 | $0 | $519,100 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2016
Jessica Ye
Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
(617) 839-6719
79 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2016
Simon Gray
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(781) 290-7454
35 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2013
Tina Sachs
Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
(617) 969-2447
1 in this area
24 Total Sales
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L
Buyer's Agent in 2013
Liz Mintz
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(617) 731-4644
2 in this area
30 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71967548

APN: NEWT-000073-000048-000039
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