246 Lake Avenue

Newton, MA 02461

$1,749,000
Price
6
Beds
2
Baths
3,100 Sq. Ft.
$564 / Sq. Ft.
3,100
Sq. Ft.
$564
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked on a tree-lined street a block from Crystal Lake this handsome two-family residence, set on an 14,600 sqft lot, is near the “T”, and shops & restaurants of both Newton Highlands & Newton Centre. A front porch invites you into this home filled with architectural details, abundant light, oversized windows, & high ceilings. Each unit, well designed with flexible space, has 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, living room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ built-in china cabinet, & eat-in kitchen. The first floor...Tucked on a tree-lined street a block from Crystal Lake this handsome two-family residence, set on an 14,600 sqft lot, is near the “T”, and shops & restaurants of both Newton Highlands & Newton Centre. A front porch invites you into this home filled with architectural details, abundant light, oversized windows, & high ceilings. Each unit, well designed with flexible space, has 3 bedrooms, full bathroom, living room w/ fireplace, dining room w/ built-in china cabinet, & eat-in kitchen. The first floor unit offers access from the kitchen to the backyard & 2 car garage. The second floor unit offers access from the kitchen to a back porch overlooking the yard, 3 season porch, & walk-up attic with over 11’ ceiling at center.  The lower level includes laundry separate systems, & storage. Improvements: 2023 & 2024 interior painted & bathrooms~tiles & tubs porcelain glazed, 2016 roof, replacement windows throughout.  This property presents an excellent opportunity for investors & end-users alike
  1. Listed by Concierge Home Sales By the Kerzner Group • Hammond Residential Real Estate
  2. Listed by Irene Kerzner • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 246 Lake Avenue

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
5.00
Parking Spaces Total
7

Location

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LISTING UPDATED: 05/28/2024 03:45 PM

Property Details for 246 Lake Avenue

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73238355
Days on Market13
Taxes$12,470 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1880
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

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Building Information for 246 Lake Avenue

Stories3Residences2Year Built1880Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,600 SF

Payment Calculator

$10,584 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,545

Property Taxes

$1,039

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 246 Lake Avenue

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Living Area: 3100.0
  • Color: white
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 2016 Solar Panels ask broker & New Roof,2007 Burnham gas boilers,unit number one leased through June 2024,and will be shown at weekend open houses ~ unit number two is vacant and easy to show. Potential expansion possibility In walk-up Attic. Asbestos-wrapped pipes in the basement.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:52 B:023 L:0009,694732
  • Assessments: $1,277,700
  • Book: 22463
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $39,600.00
  • NOI: $39,600.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: Y
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $3,300.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 246 Lake Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 246 Lake Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$846,300Additions$431,400Total$1,277,700
Tax Record2024$12,470 ($1,039 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt3,038 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,038 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,533 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,600 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1880ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:52 B:023 L:0009Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 246 Lake Avenue

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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