Last Sold Price
5 beds3,687 sqft$429/sqft
12 Byfield Rd, Newton, MA 02468

Description

Spacious center entrance Colonial in prime Waban location. Lovingly maintained by the same family for decades. Classic details and architecture. First floor features gracious living and dining rooms, large sunny family room, updated eat-in-kitchen with access to deck, and half bath. 5+ bedrooms and 3 full baths on 2nd and 3rd floors. Partially finished walk-out basement with laundry, exercise and wine storage rooms. Kitchen, living and family rooms overlook a large lot featuring an in ground pool...Spacious center entrance Colonial in prime Waban location. Lovingly maintained by the same family for decades. Classic details and architecture. First floor features gracious living and dining rooms, large sunny family room, updated eat-in-kitchen with access to deck, and half bath. 5+ bedrooms and 3 full baths on 2nd and 3rd floors. Partially finished walk-out basement with laundry, exercise and wine storage rooms. Kitchen, living and family rooms overlook a large lot featuring an in ground pool and patio. Direct entry 2 car garage and driveway parking for 2 additional cars. Convenient to Waban Square, shopping, restaurants and Green Line.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Barbara Lietzke • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Barbara Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  4. Listed by Matt Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 12 Byfield Road

Status
MLS #
72286952
Days on Market
7
Taxes
$15,885 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Waban
Area
MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,830,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

94.9%

[Newton, MA]

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Location

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Building Information for 12 Byfield Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,019 SF

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$9,355 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,031

Property Taxes

$1,324

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 12 Byfield Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3687.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Zervas
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Bonus Room, Play Room, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Pool - Inground, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Deck
  • Lot Description: Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 266.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 300.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 20.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 238.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 224.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 432.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 27.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 378.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:53 B:010 L:0013,695425
  • Assessments: $1,468,100
  • Book: 26582
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 12 Byfield Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621579686

$1,580,000
Apr 30, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72286952

$1,580,000
Mar 7, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72286952

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #621579686

$1,580,000
04/30/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72286952

$1,580,000
03/07/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72286952

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

Public Records for 12 Byfield Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,116,500Additions$983,800Total$2,100,300
Tax Record2025$20,583 ($1,715 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,688 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,284 SqFtStories3Lot Size12,019 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:53 B:010 L:0013

Schools near 12 Byfield Road

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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Byfield Road, Newton, MA 02468
$1,580,000
5
3,687
12,019
$715,000
3
1,858
12,021
$880,000
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