NOT LISTED FOR SALE

34 Kensington Ave West Newton, MA 02465

West Newton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $871,000 - $973,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,517 Sq Ft
$602/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 26, 2024

Last sale price $820,000 $541 Per Sq Ft

Est. 11% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,526/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Franklin Elementary School Rated A
  • Property is near public transit
  • Solid Surface Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2024

Welcome to this charming bungalow-style home located in the sought after village of West Newton. This sweet well-maintained home boasts hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and an open living/dining room design creating a warm and inviting space to host large family gatherings.The kitchen is a standout, featuring an abundance of wood cabinetry, granite counters, and GAS cooking for culinary enthusiasts. The first floor also features a convenient bedroom w/an adjacent bath featuring a tiled shower. Rounding out this floor is a heated front rm that would allow for that coveted home office/play space. Upstairs features a full bath w/a double vanity, accompanied by 2 generously sized bdrms w/double closets. This home offers the lifestyle you've been searching for in a prime location that provides easy access to major routes, the commuter rail, Starbucks, shopping, schools, Albermarle playground and the new currently under construction Gath Pool complex. This is the ONE!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Donna Vona

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate Listed on: 11/07/2023

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Ted Wood

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,894

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 3,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR3

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,517 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Picture Window
  • Dining Area
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Dual Closets
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Double Vanity
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Linen Closet In Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 3 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outdoor Gas Grill
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Horace Mann Elementary School
  • Day Middle School
  • Newton North High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:34 B:011 L:0005,689495

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,894

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Buyer Agency: 2.25
  • Transaction Broker: 2.25
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Lighting - Overhead
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet - Linen, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Dining Area, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Exterior Access, Recessed Lighting, Gas Stove, Lighting - Pendant
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Open Floorplan
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Living Area: 1517
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN6527
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 560.25
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 540.54
  • MAIN SO: AN6527

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle, Rubber
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:34 B:011 L:0005,689495
  • Zoning: SR3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Area: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3841
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 64
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6894.4
  • Tax Book Number: 35322

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton North
  • Elementary School: Horace Mann
  • Middle Or Junior School: Day

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Bryson Edward J
Bought by
34 Kensington Avenue T and 34 Bryson
Current Estimated Value
$913,320
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
34 Kensington Avenue T -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Herrmann Tobias $570,000
Previous Owner Bryson Florence E $30,000
Previous Owner Bryson Florence E $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/26/2024 02/26/24 Sold $820,000 -3.5% $541 / Sq Ft
01/06/2024 01/06/24 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2023 12/01/23 For Sale $849,900 0.0% $560 / Sq Ft
11/14/2023 11/14/23 Pending -- -- --
11/07/2023 11/07/23 For Sale $849,900 -- $560 / 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 $7,060 $720,400 $0 $0
2024 $6,826 $0 $0 $0
2023 $6,390 $627,700 $542,700 $85,000
2022 $6,114 $581,200 $502,500 $78,700
2021 $5,900 $548,300 $474,100 $74,200
2020 $5,724 $548,300 $474,100 $74,200
2019 $5,563 $532,300 $460,300 $72,000
2018 $5,158 $476,700 $417,600 $59,100
2017 $5,001 $449,700 $394,000 $55,700
2016 $4,783 $420,300 $368,200 $52,100
2015 $4,560 $392,800 $344,100 $48,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Donna Vona

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Donna Vona

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (781) 910-2928

    2 in this area

    14 Total Sales

    Donna Vona
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  • Ted Wood

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Ted Wood

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

    (617) 899-3157

    1 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Ted Wood
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73177949

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000034-000011-000005

Massachusetts Middlesex County West Newton 02453 West Newton

34 Kensington Ave, West Newton, MA

This home is located at 34 Kensington Ave, West Newton, MA 02465 since 07 November 2023 and is currently estimated at $913,320, approximately $602 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 34 Kensington Ave is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Franklin Elementary School, F.A. Day Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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