$1,975,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,582 Sq Ft
8,695 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$551 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Medical Services
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • Zervas Elementary School Rated A
  • Custom Closet System
  • 2-minute walk to Hyde Playground

About This Home

As of April 2025

Ideally located in one of Newton’s best neighborhoods, this elegant five-bedroom Victorian seamlessly blends historic charm with modern convenience. Just a short distance to two T lines, shops, and restaurants, this home offers both character and accessibility. Inside, you'll find beautiful period details, including a fireplace, high ceilings, and rich woodwork. The updated, well-equipped kitchen features French doors leading to a deep backyard with a patio, deck, and level yard—perfect for entertaining. The second floor boasts four generous bedrooms, while the third floor offers two additional rooms, ideal for a luxurious primary suite or a spacious family room. With newer heating and air conditioning, this home ensures year-round comfort. The lower level features a large game room, full bath and potential home office A truly special home in an unbeatable location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Szerlip

Compass Listed on: 03/13/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Sally Bortz

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayne Friedberg

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,036

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 8,695 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned SR2

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Picture Window
  • Window Screens
  • French Doors
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Home Office
  • Game Room
  • Washer
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Country Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Custom Closet System
  • Bathtub with Shower

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Parking

  • 2 Car Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near schools

Schools

  • Zervas Elementary School
  • Oak Hill Middle School
  • Newton South High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • 1 Cooling Zone
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number S:52 B:042 L:0021,695125

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Newton Highlands Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Jogging Path

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,036

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Buyer Agency: 2.5
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Newton Highlands
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Compensation Based On: Gross/Full Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Game Room, Home Office, Walk-up Attic
  • Door Features: French Doors
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 144.861111
  • Room Bedroom3 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 151.041666
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 133.333333
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom4 Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Room Bedroom5 Area: 119.944444
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2.5
  • Room Master Bedroom Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Master Bedroom Area: 218.854166
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Room Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 203.486111
  • Room Family Room Level: Third
  • Room Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Family Room Area: 252
  • Room Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Window(s) - Picture, Dining Area, Balcony / Deck, Pantry, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Breakfast Bar / Nook, Cabinets - Upgraded, Country Kitchen, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled, Flooring - Engineered Hardwood
  • Room Kitchen Area: 450
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Area: 229.854166
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Window(s) - Picture, Cable Hookup, Open Floorplan, Crown Molding
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Area: 148.041666
  • Basement: Full, Finished, Bulkhead
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2535
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1047
  • Living Area: 3582
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
  • MAIN LO: AN2383
  • LIST PRICE PER Sq Ft: 599.94
  • PRICE PER Sq Ft: 551.37
  • MAIN SO: AN6181
  • Insulation: Partial

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio, Storage, Screens
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront YN: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Off Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public
  • SEWAGE DISTRICT: MWRA
  • COOLING ZONES: 1

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, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: S:52 B:042 L:0021,695125
  • Zoning: SR2
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Lot Size Area: 0.2
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8695
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • PAGE: 0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Partial

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 16036
  • Tax Book Number: 0

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: Yes

MLS Schools

  • High School: Newton South
  • Elementary School: Zervas
  • Middle Or Junior School: Oak Hill

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Jun 19, 2025
Sold by
Leff Daniel and Hubben Page
Bought by
Hubben Leff T and Hubben Leff
Seller's Agent
Margaret Szerlip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Friedberg
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$2,149,000
Sold Price
$1,975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-8.1%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$1,481,250
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2025
Closed on
Apr 30, 2025
Sold by
Greene Amy L
Bought by
Leff Daniel and Hubben Page
Seller's Agent
Margaret Szerlip
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Jayne Friedberg
Coldwell Banker Realty - Brookline
List Price
$2,149,000
Sold Price
$1,975,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$174,000
-8.1%
Views
11

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,481,250
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 21, 2012
Sold by
Greene Amy L and Polk Jennifer L
Bought by
Greene Amy L and Polk Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$316,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 1999
Sold by
Pluta John W and Pluta Consuelo C
Bought by
Greene Amy L and Polk Jennifer L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$510,400
Interest Rate
7.09%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 1989
Sold by
Corrado Francis
Bought by
Pluta John W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$240,000
Interest Rate
9.82%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $1,975,000 None Available
Deed $1,975,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $638,000 --
Deed $342,000 --
Deed $342,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,481,250 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $553,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $500,000 Balloon
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $316,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $500,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $510,400 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $240,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $1,975,000 -8.1% $551 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $2,149,000 -- $600 / 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 $16,036 $1,636,300 $958,800 $677,500
2024 $15,505 $1,588,600 $930,900 $657,700
2023 $14,738 $1,447,700 $709,200 $738,500
2022 $14,102 $1,340,500 $656,700 $683,800
2021 $13,607 $1,264,600 $619,500 $645,100
2020 $13,202 $1,264,600 $619,500 $645,100
2019 $12,831 $1,227,800 $601,500 $626,300
2018 $12,346 $1,141,000 $543,800 $597,200
2017 $11,970 $1,076,400 $513,000 $563,400
2016 $11,448 $1,006,000 $479,400 $526,600
2015 $10,916 $940,200 $448,000 $492,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73345040

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: NEWT-000052-000042-000021