$2,000,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,833 Sq Ft
6,783 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$522 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Home Theater
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bowen School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Nestled in the heart of Newton Centre, this beautifully renovated 5-bedroom Colonial seamlessly blends classic charm with modern luxury. Just steps from shops, top-rated schools, trails, school bus stops, and public transportation, this home offers an unbeatable combination of convenience, style, and comfort. The high-end chef’s kitchen flows effortlessly into a bright, open-concept living and dining space, creating the ideal setting for both entertaining and relaxing. Access to the brick patio and steps to a quiet retreat add a lovely touch, perfect for unwinding or hosting guests. The palatial primary suite is a true showstopper, featuring a luxurious marble bath w/ a heated floor and a dedicated home office w/ deck access. The remaining three to four bedrooms, along with third-floor library and bonus room on the lower level, offer versatility, easily accommodating a variety of needs. A must-see for those seeking style and convenience in a vibrant community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Szerlip

Compass Listed on: 02/05/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Bortz

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Margaret Szerlip

Compass Listed on: 02/05/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 6,783 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped Professionally
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned SR2

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Tuck Under Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Decorative Lighting
  • Light Fixtures
  • Insulated Windows
  • Picture Window
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Washer Hookup
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Marble
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Masonrice/Bowen Elementary School
  • Oak Hill Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 2 Cooling Zones
  • 5 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:65 B:005 L:0006,700713

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newton Centre Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,191

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1917
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Newton Centre
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Laminate, Marble, Hardwood, Flooring - Marble
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Game Room, Media Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 130
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 143
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 92.12
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full, Closet
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 186.2
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Walk-In Closet(s), Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Marble, Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Cable Hookup, Deck - Exterior, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 217
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half, Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 166.32
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Upgraded, Double Vanity, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom 3 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Flooring - Marble, Countertops - Upgraded, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 168.329
  • Room Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Laminate, Cable Hookup, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Window(s) - Picture, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Cabinets - Upgraded, Open Floorplan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Stainless Steel Appliances, Gas Stove, Lighting - Overhead
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 286
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Area: 74.88
  • Room Office Features: Skylight, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access, Interior Entry, Garage Access
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3373
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 460
  • Living Area: 3833
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Skylight, Insulated Windows
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 560.92
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 521.78
  • MAIN SO: AN2383
  • Insulation: Blown In

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony / Deck, Balcony - Exterior, Deck, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1
  • Garage YN: Yes
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • HEAT ZONES: 5
  • COOLING ZONES: 2

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:65 B:005 L:0006,700713
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Sloped
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6783
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 234
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16191
  • Tax Book Number: 62135

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Masonrice/Bowen
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 5, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Zhu Feng and Tang Ping
Bought by
Hu Xiaoting and Li Junlong
Seller's Agent
Margaret Szerlip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Margaret Szerlip
Compass
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$150,000
-6.98%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$2,086,967

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$86,967
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,600,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,591,771
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$495,196

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 2024
Sold by
Zhu Feng
Bought by
Zhu Feng and Tang Ping

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2020
Sold by
Sun Jiayin
Bought by
Zhu Feng

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
2.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2013
Closed on
Jun 28, 2013
Sold by
Walker Simon D and Perez Elizabeth M
Bought by
Sun Jiayin and Zhu Feng
Seller's Agent
Susan Liberman
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Marcia Karp
Compass
List Price
$929,000
Sold Price
$1,088,000
Premium/Discount to List
$159,000
17.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.44%
Original Mortgage
$610,000
Interest Rate
3.51%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 30, 2007
Sold by
Kleinerman Martha J and Kleinerman Martha Joan
Bought by
Perez Elizabeth M and Walker Simon Demontfor
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed $2,000,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed $2,000,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed $1,088,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $1,088,000 --
Deed $826,000 --
Deed $826,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $1,600,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $500,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $610,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $2,000,000 -7.0% $522 / Sq Ft
02/11/2025 02/11/25 Pending -- -- --
02/05/2025 02/05/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +97.6% $561 / Sq Ft
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $1,088,000 +17.1% $418 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/29/2013 04/29/13 Pending -- -- --
04/24/2013 04/24/13 For Sale $929,000 -- $357 / 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 $16,745 $1,708,700 $905,800 $802,900
2024 $16,191 $1,658,900 $879,400 $779,500
2023 $15,790 $1,551,100 $674,800 $876,300
2022 $16,075 $1,528,000 $612,500 $915,500
2021 $15,511 $1,441,500 $577,800 $863,700
2020 $15,049 $1,441,500 $577,800 $863,700
2019 $13,715 $1,312,400 $561,000 $751,400
2018 $13,006 $1,202,000 $511,100 $690,900
2017 $12,610 $1,134,000 $482,200 $651,800
2016 $12,061 $1,059,800 $450,700 $609,100
2015 $11,500 $990,500 $421,200 $569,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73332876

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000065-000005-000006