37 Knowles St Newton Center, MA 02459
Newton Centre NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,540,381 - $1,598,000
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,079
Sq Ft
$758/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Golf Course Community
- Greenhouse
- Custom Closet System
- Bowen School Rated A
- Medical Services
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
As of August 2022Charming five-bedroom residence in the heart of Newton Centre on a pretty tree-line street. Beautiful corner lot with a wonderful green house. There is an adjoining living and dining room with an abundance of windows allowing for natural sunlight, the dining room has a handsome fireplace with a mantel and a built-in china cabinet & closet. Fantastic renovation of kitchen, open and spacious, with stainless steel appliances and a built-in banquette. Off the kitchen is also a pantry with a fabulous recycling area. Bathrooms updated a few years ago. Three good-sized bedrooms on second floor. Two rooms on the 3rd floor can be used as office space or bedrooms/both have a closet. Inviting side yard with direct views of the garden house. The yard has been reconfigured with spectacular landscaping, a blue stone patio and beautiful flowering trees and plants. Detached one-car garage with two driveway spaces. Prime location to the Centre with all its amenities including public transportation.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,125
Year Built
- Built in 1896 | Remodeled
Lot Details
- 4,839 Sq Ft Lot
- Near Conservation Area
- Fenced
- Landscaped Professionally
- Corner Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned MR1
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Open Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
Interior Spaces
- 2,079 Sq Ft Home
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Bay Window
- Entrance Foyer
- Dining Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Oven
- Stove
- Range
- Microwave
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Solid Surface Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- Custom Closet System
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Laundry on upper level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Dirt Floor
Home Security
- Storm Windows
- Storm Doors
Outdoor Features
- Enclosed patio or porch
- Greenhouse
Location
- Property is near public transit
- Property is near schools
Schools
- Bowen/Masonrice Elementary School
- Brown Middle School
- Newton South High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Gas Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 698438
Community Details
Overview
- Newton Center Subdivision
Amenities
- Medical Services
- Shops
- Coin Laundry
Recreation
- Golf Course Community
- Park
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 30, 2018
Closed on
Jul 31, 2018
Sold by
Kaplan Harvey and Zucker Audrey
Bought by
Contreras Michael and Sweet Jennifer
Seller's Agent
Tim Fallon
Hammond Residential Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Elisabeth Preis
Compass
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$1,226,000
Premium/Discount to List
$227,000
22.72%
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$349,095
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,042,100
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 1, 1998
Sold by
Pearlstein Robert A and Pearlstein Emily L
Bought by
Kaplan Harvey and Zucker Audrey
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contreras Michael | $1,226,000 | -- | |
| Kaplan Harvey | $403,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Lenahan Brady | $250,000 | |
| Open | Hesslein Hallie | $1,062,750 | |
| Closed | Contreras Michael | $1,011,000 | |
| Closed | Contreras Michael | $109,000 | |
| Closed | Contreras Michael | $1,011,000 | |
| Closed | Contreras Michael | $1,042,100 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Harvey | $218,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Harvey | $311,340 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Harvey | $204,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Kaplan Harvey | $320,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Pearlstein Robert A | $338,700 | |
| Previous Owner | Pearlstein Robert A | $45,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2022 08/22/22 | Sold | $1,417,000 | +5.0% | $682 / Sq Ft |
| 07/12/2022 07/12/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/06/2022 07/06/22 | For Sale | $1,349,000 | +10.0% | $649 / Sq Ft |
| 07/31/2018 07/31/18 | Sold | $1,226,000 | +22.7% | $590 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2018 06/07/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/30/2018 05/30/18 | For Sale | $999,000 | -- | $481 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
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 | $12,618 | $1,287,500 | $898,500 | $389,000 |
| 2024 | $12,200 | $1,250,000 | $872,300 | $377,700 |
| 2023 | $11,627 | $1,142,100 | $656,000 | $486,100 |
| 2022 | $11,125 | $1,057,500 | $607,400 | $450,100 |
| 2021 | $10,734 | $997,600 | $573,000 | $424,600 |
| 2020 | $10,415 | $997,600 | $573,000 | $424,600 |
| 2019 | $10,121 | $968,500 | $556,300 | $412,200 |
| 2018 | $8,533 | $788,600 | $502,500 | $286,100 |
| 2017 | $8,273 | $744,000 | $474,100 | $269,900 |
| 2016 | $7,913 | $695,300 | $443,100 | $252,200 |
| 2015 | $7,015 | $604,200 | $414,100 | $190,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Karen Fallon
Seller's Agent in 2022
Karen Fallon
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(617) 529-1210
3 in this area
14 Total Sales
-
Tim Fallon
T
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022
Tim Fallon
Hammond Residential Real Estate
(617) 731-4644
3 in this area
11 Total Sales
-
Bell Petrini Group
Buyer's Agent in 2022
Bell Petrini Group
Coldwell Banker Realty - Boston
(617) 206-3333
1 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Elisabeth Preis
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Elisabeth Preis
Compass
(617) 997-1694
2 in this area
123 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73007977
APN: NEWT-000061-000042-000011
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