NOT LISTED FOR SALE
4 Beds
3 Baths
4,080 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Last Sold June 11, 2021

Last sale price $2,430,000 $596 Per Sq Ft

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Mason Rice Elementary School Rated A+
  • Porch
  • Security Service

About This Home

As of June 2021

Just a stone’s throw from the shops and restaurants in Newton Centre and a few yards to the conservation area of Webster Woods, discover 78 Leeson Lane. Tucked away on a private way, this historic and lovingly maintained, thoughtfully renovated 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath home is situated on over 18,000 square feet of manicured grounds with private woods. This unique home includes a charming studio-cottage, ideal for additional rental income or in-law apartment. The J.R. Leeson house welcomes you through its generous foyer with soaring ceilings, stairs of imported marble, and leaded glass walls. Enjoy the architectural details of grand formal spaces as well as comfortable spaces for gathering with family and friends both inside and out including two family/play rooms, wrap around porch and patio. This home is a treasure with updates that include new windows, extensive irrigation system, roof work, Nest systems and A/C. Convenient to Boston, Cambridge and Hospitals via Green Line, Pike, Rte 9.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Emily Gloss

Compass Listed on: 03/31/2021

Compass

Co-Listed By

Allison Blank

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Evan Blaustein

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1860

Lot Details

  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is zoned SR2

Flooring

  • Wood Flooring

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Basement

Community Details

  • Security Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:65 B:003 L:0019

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1860

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Other Agent: 1.00
  • Year Built Description: Approximate
  • List Price Per Sq Ft: 624.51
  • Comp Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1860

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
  • No Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 18X20, Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 16X9, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 9X15, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 4: On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 9X14, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Primary Bathroom: Yes
  • Bathroom 1: On Level: First Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 2: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Tub & Shower, Balcony / Deck
  • Bathroom 3: On Level: Second Floor, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • No Rooms: 11
  • Dining Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 12X13, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors
  • Family Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 14X16, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Exterior Access
  • Kitchen: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 20X11, Flooring - Laminate, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Stainless Steel Appliances, Wine Chiller, Peninsula
  • Laundry: On Level: Second Floor, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Living Room: On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 18X21, Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, French Doors, Deck - Exterior, Exterior Access
  • Basement: Y
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Other Room 1: Name: Office, On Level: First Floor, Dimension: 13X13, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Other Room 2: Name: Play Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 21X10, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Other Room 3: Name: Sitting Room, On Level: Second Floor, Dimension: 12X13, Skylight, Closet - Walk-in, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Stained Glass
  • Other Room 4: Name: Accessory Apt., Bathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Kitchen Island, Open Floor Plan, Washer Hookup
  • Main Lo: AN2383
  • Main So: AN6181
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4080.00

Exterior Features

  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Balcony, Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation: Fieldstone

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Feature: Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Cooling: Ductless Mini-Split System
  • Cooling Zones: 6
  • Heating: Steam
  • Heat Zones: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, T-Station

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bowen/MasonRice
  • Middle School: Brown/OakHill
  • High School: Newton South

Lot Info

  • Assessments: 2004800.00
  • Acre: 0.43
  • Lot Size: 18700.00
  • Page: 311
  • Parcel Number: S:65 B:003 L:0019
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Lot Description: Paved Drive

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Prog. Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Taxes: 20930.00
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • Grade School: Bowen/MasonRice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown/OakHill

Range of Values:

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Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/11/2021 06/11/21 Sold $2,430,000 -4.6% $596 / Sq Ft
04/08/2021 04/08/21 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2021 03/31/21 For Sale $2,548,000 +35.9% $625 / Sq Ft
08/25/2016 08/25/16 Sold $1,875,000 -6.0% $429 / Sq Ft
06/28/2016 06/28/16 Pending -- -- --
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Price Changed $1,995,000 -4.8% $457 / Sq Ft
04/27/2016 04/27/16 For Sale $2,095,000 -- $479 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72806449

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)