12 Balcarres Rd

Newton, MA 02465

$2,059,600
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3,794 Sq. Ft.
$543 / Sq. Ft.
3,794
Sq. Ft.
$543
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 7/7/23
Sold 7/7/23
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Description

On a cul-de-sac atop West Newton Hill, this gorgeous home has been comprehensively renovated in the last decade including the kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC & family room addition. This prime location is less than a mile from both West Newton and Newtonville villages, as well as the commuter rail, Peirce & Newton North. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to a sunny living room. Off the living room is a mostly-open great room with a well-defined dining area with a fireplace, beautiful family room with...On a cul-de-sac atop West Newton Hill, this gorgeous home has been comprehensively renovated in the last decade including the kitchen, bathrooms, HVAC & family room addition. This prime location is less than a mile from both West Newton and Newtonville villages, as well as the commuter rail, Peirce & Newton North. A welcoming wrap-around porch leads to a sunny living room. Off the living room is a mostly-open great room with a well-defined dining area with a fireplace, beautiful family room with skylights and doors to the picture-perfect yard with a firepit, and the renovated kitchen with high-end appliances, quartz counters & a breakfast bar. An office & powder room complete this level. On the second floor is the great primary suite with a fireplace, enviable dressing room & spa-like en suite bathroom, plus 2 more nice bedrooms & another full bathroom. The third level has 2 additional good bedrooms & 3rd full bath. Finished lower level with playroom, half bath, laundry & wine storage.

Listing Agents

  1. The Matt Montgomery Group

    The Matt Montgomery Group

    Listing Agent

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    P: (617)-645-4280

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  2. Matt Montgomery

    Matt Montgomery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-645-4280

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Property Details for 12 Balcarres Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING CLOSED: 07/07/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12 Balcarres Road

StatusSold
MLS #73103520
Days on Market6
Taxes$23,049 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1900
CountyMiddlesex County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 12 Balcarres Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,500 SF

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Property Information for 12 Balcarres Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Assume Conv.
  • Living Area: 3794.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Gas Water Heater, Tank Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom, Office, Bonus Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Porch, Patio, Covered Patio/Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio, Covered
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dressing Room
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity,Steam / Sauna
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Deck - Exterior
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Stainless Steel Appliances,Peninsula
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:050 L:0012,688283
  • Assessments: $2,264,100
  • Book: 72915
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 12 Balcarres Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 7, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73103520

$2,059,600—
May 2, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73103520

—
May 2, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73103520

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/07/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73103520

$2,059,600
05/02/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73103520

—
05/02/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73103520

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 Balcarres Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,111,300Additions$945,600Total$2,056,900
Tax Record2025$20,158 ($1,680 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt2,981 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,981 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt312 SqFtStories3Lot Size6,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:050 L:0012

Schools near 12 Balcarres Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Edco Secondary Education Program
Private - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 to 12

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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