NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $656,000 - $686,000

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
937 Sq Ft
$709/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 22, 2022

Last sale price $628,000 $670 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,278/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Zervas Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • Property is near public transit

About This Home

As of April 2022

Adorable free-standing Antique Cottage in Historic Newton Upper Falls offers autonomy and privacy in a magical tree-house like setting. Sunny open-concept main level w/ integrated LR/DR/kitchen, large family room, 1/2 bath & pantry. Cozy LR has custom bookcases & sconce lighting - perfect for conversation and reading. Modern kitchen w/ SS appliances, stylish pendant lighting, breakfast bar seating opens to a spacious dining area w/glass slider access a large private deck surrounded by greenery. Indoor-outdoor living at its best! Fab family room features 3 walls of glass overlooking lovely grounds, surrounded by mature trees. A one-of-a-kind experience in every season - while relaxing in your favorite chair or pull out the yoga mat and feel like you’re on retreat! Upstairs are two generous size bedrooms both with double closets and a nicely updated bathroom. Hdwd flrs, WD. Angier/Zervas buffer; walkable to the T, shops/restaurants; and easy access to Rt. 9 & highways.

Last Listed By

The Gillach Group

William Raveis R. E. & Home Services Listed on: 03/03/2022

William Raveis R. E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,665

Year Built

  • Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Fenced
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned MR1

HOA Fees

  • $136 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 937 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Picture Window
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Dual Closets
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Tandem Parking
  • Deeded Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Angier/Zervas Elementary School
  • Oak/Brown Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • 3 Cooling Zones
  • 2 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Individual Controls for Heating
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:51 B:018 L:0010B,693661

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include insurance
  • 50 52 Cottage Street Condominium Community

Amenities

  • Shops

Recreation

  • Park

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,665

Year Built

Built in 1880 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$136 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Transaction Broker: 0
  • Transaction Broker Type: %
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Appliances: Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator,Washer,Dryer, Gas Water Heater,Tank Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Skylight, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Closet - Double
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 165
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead, Vestibule, Closet - Double
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 170
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 49
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Upgraded, Cabinets - Upgraded, Remodeled, Wainscoting, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 20
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Cabinets - Upgraded, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 108
  • Room Family Room Level: Main
  • Room Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Family Room Area: 168
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Peninsula, Lighting - Pendant
  • Room Kitchen Area: 98
  • Laundry Features: In Unit, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 140
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Open Floorplan, Lighting - Sconce
  • Living Area: 937
  • Stories Total: 2
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: M59500
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 667.02
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 670.22
  • MAIN SO: AN5546

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Storage, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Tandem, Deeded
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric, Unit Control
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public, Individual Meter
  • HEAT ZONES: 2
  • COOLING ZONES: 3

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 136
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • UNIT BUILDING: 3
  • MANAGEMENT: Owner Association
  • ResoAssociationFeeFrequency: Monthly

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:51 B:018 L:0010B,693661
  • Zoning: MR1
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • LOT SIZE: 9385
  • PAGE: 335
  • OUTDOOR SPACE AVAILABLE: Yes - Private

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4665
  • Tax Book Number: 26297

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 3
  • NO UNITS OWNER OCC: 3

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Angier/Zervas
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak/Brown

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 1996
Sold by
Haley Peter D
Bought by
Falls Lawrence D and Falls Susan S
Total Days on Market
5
Current Estimated Value
$664,035

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 1988
Sold by
Cottage St Rt
Bought by
Haley Peter D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,400
Interest Rate
9.78%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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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
Falls Lawrence D $170,000 --
Haley Peter D $183,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Falls Lawrence D $455,050
Previous Owner Haley Peter D $146,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $628,000 +0.5% $670 / Sq Ft
03/09/2022 03/09/22 Pending -- -- --
03/03/2022 03/03/22 For Sale $625,000 -- $667 / 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 $5,528 $564,100 $0 $564,100
2024 $5,346 $547,700 $0 $547,700
2023 $5,198 $510,600 $0 $510,600
2022 $4,665 $443,400 $0 $443,400
2021 $4,501 $418,300 $0 $418,300
2020 $4,367 $418,300 $0 $418,300
2019 $4,244 $406,100 $0 $406,100
2018 $4,223 $390,300 $0 $390,300
2017 $4,094 $368,200 $0 $368,200
2016 $3,916 $344,100 $0 $344,100
2015 $3,805 $327,700 $0 $327,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72948406

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000051-000018-000010B