NOT LISTED FOR SALE

860 Beacon St Newton, MA 02459

Newton Centre Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $2,368,000 - $3,389,000

5 Beds
6 Baths
5,659 Sq Ft
$477/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 16, 2023

Last sale price $2,200,000 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,619/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near public transit
  • 4-minute walk to Newton Centre Station
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mason Rice Elementary School Rated A+
  • Victorian Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Crystal Lake Park

About This Home

As of August 2023

Incredible opportunity to make this expansive Victorian your forever home. Located in the heart of Newton Center, 860 Beacon offers over 5600 sqft of living space with amazing original detail. A welcoming front porch leads to a grand foyer with soaring ceilings and a beautiful stairway with period details. Stained and leaded glass windows, lovely arches, and three fireplaces. Sited on a flat, manicured lot with plentiful parking and endless potential. Experience all Newton Center has to offer. Starbucks, T, incredible restaurants, Crystal Lake, Newton Center Playground, Mason Rice elementary school.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Allison Blank

Compass Listed on: 05/03/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

Emily Gloss

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Margie Sheehan

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,484

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 5,659 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Carpet
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Basement

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

Parking

  • 4 Car Parking Spaces
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Mason Rice Elementary School
  • Brown Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Connected

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:62 B:009 L:0013,698683

Community Details

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Park

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Shops

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,484

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Transaction Broker: 1
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Entrance Foyer
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Appliances: Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: No
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 252
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Area: 289
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Area: 266
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 323
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Living Area: 5659
  • Spa YN: No
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 334.86
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 388.76
  • MAIN SO: AN6181

Exterior Features

  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • COOLING ZONES: 0

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:62 B:009 L:0013,698683
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Lot Size Area: 0.3
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13230
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 371
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8484.01
  • Tax Book Number: 12060

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Mason Rice
  • Middle Or Junior School: Brown

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/16/2023 08/16/23 Sold $2,200,000 +16.1% $389 / Sq Ft
05/10/2023 05/10/23 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2023 05/03/23 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $335 / 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 $19,828 $2,023,300 $1,198,400 $824,900
2024 -- $1,964,400 $1,163,500 $800,900
2023 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2022 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2021 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2020 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2019 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2018 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2017 $0 $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2016 -- $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
2015 -- $833,400 $427,800 $405,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Allison Blank

    Compass

    (617) 851-2734

    16 in this area

    119 Total Sales

    Allison Blank
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  • E

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Emily Gloss

    Compass

    9 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    Emily Gloss
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  • M

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Margie Sheehan

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

    1 in this area

    7 Total Sales

    Margie Sheehan
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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73106535

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000062-000009-000013

Massachusetts Middlesex County Newton 02459 Newton Centre

860 Beacon St, Newton, MA

This home is located at 860 Beacon St, Newton, MA 02459 since 03 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $2,697,062, approximately $476 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 860 Beacon St is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Mason Rice Elementary School, Charles E Brown Middle School, and Newton South High School.

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