NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,409,000 - $1,550,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,353 Sq Ft
$636/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 26, 2023

Last sale price $1,300,000 $552 Per Sq Ft

Est. 15% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,273/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Ward Elementary School Rated A+
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2023

Located at the end of a cul-de-sac is this lovingly cared for Contemporary Ranch designed by architect Stanley Lawrence Myers and built by Benjamin Franklin Homes. Valley Spring Rd encompasses one of the earliest subdivisions of Contemporary style homes constructed in Newton. Set in a choice residential neighborhood, the beautiful elevated lot with mature trees and plantings offers tranquility and privacy. The entry foyer leads to the open concept living room with a gorgeous brick fireplace, access to a huge front deck, and a picture window affording views of the golf course. The dining area has a glass door leading to the delightful level rear yard and opens to the eat-in kitchen. There are three bedrooms including a primary bedroom with private bath. The lower level has a large finished playroom, work shop, and laundry room and has direct access to the garage. Lots of windows and natural light. 2020 roof. Close to local shops, parks, BC, Mass Pike. A solid home in need of updating.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Rothstein

Hammond Residential Real Estate Listed on: 11/15/2023

Hammond Residential Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

The RP Group

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,377

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 8,984 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Fenced Yard
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,353 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Picture Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Garage Access
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Underwood Elementary School
  • Bigelow Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:72 B:040 L:0007,703054

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newton Corner Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,377

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch, Raised Ranch
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Dual Variable: Yes
  • Subdivision Name: Newton Corner
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Range,Disposal,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Room Dining Room Features: Exterior Access, Open Floorplan
  • Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Kitchen Level: Second
  • Room Kitchen Features: Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Countertops - Upgraded
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Features: Window(s) - Picture, Deck - Exterior, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 2353
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6181
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 530.81
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 552.49
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Fenced Yard
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Park, Golf
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:72 B:040 L:0007,703054
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Easements, Gentle Sloping, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Area: 0.21
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8984
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 530
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11377.16
  • Tax Book Number: 19636

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Underwood
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bigelow

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Roth-Lichtman Sharon
Bought by
Sharon Roth Lichtman Ret and Roth-Lichtman
Current Estimated Value
$1,495,846
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sharon Roth Lichtman Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Daniel A Rubin Lt $880,000
Closed Lichtman Sharon R $420,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/26/2023 12/26/23 Sold $1,300,000 +4.1% $552 / Sq Ft
11/20/2023 11/20/23 Pending -- -- --
11/15/2023 11/15/23 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $531 / 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 $11,281 $1,151,100 $0 $0
2024 $10,908 $0 $0 $0
2023 $10,280 $1,009,800 $0 $0
2022 $9,836 $935,000 $935,000 $0
2021 $9,491 $882,100 $882,100 $0
2020 $9,209 $882,100 $882,100 $0
2019 $8,949 $856,400 $0 $0
2018 $8,472 $783,000 $0 $0
2017 $8,214 $738,700 $0 $0
2016 $7,857 $690,400 $0 $0
2015 $7,491 $645,200 $645,200 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73180412

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000072-000040-000007