NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Ballard St Newton Center, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,799,000 - $2,000,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,768 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 24, 2017

Last sale price $1,190,000 $430 Per Sq Ft

Est. 62% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $11,987/month

26 Days on Market

About This Home

As of August 2017

Newton Centre! Ward School! This solid and stately home has been owned and lovingly cared for by one family for the past 46 years. Now it is your turn to make it your own with a quick pull of the carpets - Beautiful hardwood floors, high ceilings and gleaming natural woods throughout await you. Special interior features include a renovated granite kitchen, coffered ceiling in the living room, main and bedroom level porches, and the ease of a full bathroom on each floor. Outside you will find a beautifully manicured lawn, landscaping and a large garage that easily accommodates 2 cars but can hold 3 with some modification of the 3rd bay access. Short distance to Houses of Worship and all that Newton Centre has to offer: T, shops, restaurants and minutes to the Pike.

Last Listed By

Sarina Steinmetz

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services Listed on: 06/14/2017

William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,893

Year Built

1917

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Lot Description: Paved Drive, Level
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Year Built Description: Actual
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1917

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Number of Rooms: 11
  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • Basement: Full, Partially Finished
  • Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 14X11
  • Bedroom 3: Second Floor, 11X11
  • Bedroom 4: Second Floor, 11X9
  • Bathroom #1: First Floor
  • Bathroom #2: Second Floor
  • Bathroom #3: Basement
  • Kitchen: First Floor, 17X10
  • Laundry Room: Basement, 11X8
  • Living Room: First Floor, 18X11
  • Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 14X14
  • Master Bedroom Description: Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Balcony - Interior
  • Dining Room: First Floor, 12X12
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Oth1 Room Name: Den
  • Oth1 Dimen: 12X11
  • Oth1 Dscrp: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Hardwood
  • Oth2 Room Name: Play Room
  • Oth2 Dimen: 17X16
  • Oth2 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Oth3 Room Name: Bonus Room
  • Oth3 Dimen: 11X9
  • Oth3 Dscrp: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Oth4 Dimen: 11X9
  • Oth4 Dscrp: Balcony - Interior
  • Oth5 Dimen: 8X6
  • Oth5 Dscrp: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Main Lo: M59500
  • Main So: K95001
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2768.00

Exterior Features

  • Exterior: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens
  • Foundation: Poured Concrete

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking: Off-Street
  • Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Ward
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • High School: North

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: S:73 B:030 L:0005
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Acre: 0.13
  • Lot Size: 5700.00

Multi Family

  • Sq Ft Incl Bsmt: Yes

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 14, 2017
Closed on
Aug 24, 2017
Sold by
Solomon Kranz 1997 Ret
Bought by
Stranhan Philip and Stranhan Lathrop-Stranhan C
Seller's Agent
Sarina Steinmetz
William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Buyer's Agent
Cat Lathrop Strahan
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury
List Price
$1,188,000
Sold Price
$1,190,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
0.17%
Total Days on Market
26
Current Estimated Value
$1,923,362

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$733,362
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.13%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2016
Sold by
Kranz Solomon and Kranz Sandra
Bought by
Solomon Kranz Ret and Kranz Solomon

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
Stranhan Philip $1,190,000 --
Solomon Kranz Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Kranz Solomon $35,000
Previous Owner Kranz Solomon $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/24/2017 08/24/17 Sold $1,190,000 +0.2% $430 / Sq Ft
07/10/2017 07/10/17 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2017 06/14/17 For Sale $1,188,000 -- $429 / 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 $15,893 $1,621,700 $1,193,400 $428,300
2024 $15,367 $1,574,500 $1,158,600 $415,900
2023 $14,793 $1,453,100 $871,100 $582,000
2022 $14,155 $1,345,500 $806,600 $538,900
2021 $13,658 $1,269,300 $760,900 $508,400
2020 $13,251 $1,269,300 $760,900 $508,400
2019 $10,866 $1,039,800 $738,700 $301,100
2018 $10,417 $962,800 $669,700 $293,100
2017 $10,100 $908,300 $631,800 $276,500
2016 $9,660 $848,900 $590,500 $258,400
2015 $9,211 $793,400 $551,900 $241,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Sarina Steinmetz

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Sarina Steinmetz

    William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

    (617) 610-0207

    28 in this area

    67 Total Sales

    Sarina Steinmetz
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  • Cat Lathrop Strahan

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Cat Lathrop Strahan

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Sudbury

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72181957

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000073-000030-000005

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton Center 02459 Newton Centre

61 Ballard St, Newton Center, MA

Homes for Sale in Newton Center, MA

This home is located at 61 Ballard St, Newton Center, MA 02459 since 14 June 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,923,362, approximately $694 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 61 Ballard St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Ward Elementary School, Bigelow Middle School, and Newton North High School.

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