12 Puritan Road

Sold 6/30/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,526,000

3 beds3 baths2,725 sqft

12 Puritan Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.21 acresLot Size

1945Year Built

$560/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located near Zervas Elementary and Cold Springs Park, this 2,725 square foot Cape underwent a 2015 expansion adding a new kitchen, great room and luxurious primary suite to the first floor and the footprint for a 2nd floor main bedroom suite. The kitchen includes a large marble island, quartz and leathered granite counters, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, dark stained oak floors, a walk-in pantry, built-ins, a gas fireplace, and French doors leading out to a bluestone patio, ideal for...Located near Zervas Elementary and Cold Springs Park, this 2,725 square foot Cape underwent a 2015 expansion adding a new kitchen, great room and luxurious primary suite to the first floor and the footprint for a 2nd floor main bedroom suite. The kitchen includes a large marble island, quartz and leathered granite counters, white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, dark stained oak floors, a walk-in pantry, built-ins, a gas fireplace, and French doors leading out to a bluestone patio, ideal for social gatherings and summer barbecues. The rare first floor primary suite offers a full bath w/ a beautiful, glass-enclosed shower and a large walk-in closet. Completing the first floor is an elegant dining room, a living room/4th bedroom, and a 2nd full bath. The 2nd floor has 2 large bedrooms, full bath, and the potential to add another bed/bath suite already framed above the kitchen. Also includes half-finished basement w/ yard access, attached garage, a 2nd driveway and enclosed porch.

Listed by: Jonathan Ufland • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by: Lisa Keshet • Engel & Volkers Newton

Listing closed: 06/30/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72829894

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.1%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,453
Square Feet: 0.21
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Property Information for 12 Puritan Road

Property Details

Taxes: $12,889 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Cape
Style: Cape
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1945
Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,320 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Other
Living Area: 2725.0
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: Nsh

Middle School: Oak Hill
Neighborhood: Newton Highlands/near Waban line - Zervas Elementary

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood
Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out

Num of Baths: 3.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Wood, Carpet
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio, Sprinkler System

Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Patio
Lot Description: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle
Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1 to 2 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Off-Street
Parking Features: Attached, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range
Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

WARRANTY: No
Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Disclosures: 2 fireplaces - one gas,one decorative.

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:54 B:020 L:0003,696429
Assessments: $1,197,900

Book: 66478
Tax Year: 2021
Zoning: SR2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 3

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Other

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 12 Puritan Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 30, 2021	Sold MLS PIN #72829894	$1,526,000	—
May 17, 2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72829894		—
May 12, 2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72829894	$1,375,000	—
Dec 4, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #561940924	$600,000	+3.8% / yr
Dec 2, 2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153973655	$400,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/30/2021	Sold MLS PIN #72829894	$1,526,000
05/17/2021	Contingent MLS PIN #72829894	—
05/12/2021	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72829894	$1,375,000
12/04/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #561940924	$600,000 +3.8% / yr
12/02/2004	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #153973655	$400,000

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

Public Records for 12 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,161,000Additions$399,200Total$1,560,200

Tax Record2025$15,290 ($1,274 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,685 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,685 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt568 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,320 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:020 L:0003

Schools near 12 Puritan Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Zervas Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.7 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Zervas Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.7 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.7 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	1.0 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 12 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461	$1,526,000	3	3	2,725	9,320
93 Plymouth Road, Newton, MA 02461	$875,000	5	4	2,740	14,502
22 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461	$2,250,000	3	3	3,400	12,750
11 Puritan Road, Newton Highlands, MA 02461	$290,000	3	1.5	2,086	13,455
3 Sagamore Road, Newton, MA 02461	$933,400	5	4	2,372	12,389
17 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461	$745,000	3	2	2,039	12,750
83 Plymouth Road, Newton, MA 02461	$750,000	4	5	2,529	–
21 Sagamore Road, Newton Highlands, MA 02461	–	6	3.5	2,867	10,666
88 Plymouth Road, Newton Highlands, MA 02461	–	3	4	1,804	21,104
25 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461	$1,635,000	4	2	2,992	11,670
80 Plymouth Road, Newton, MA 02461	$348,000	3	3	–	–
32 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461	$780,000	3	3	2,168	12,664
2 Kingston Road, Newton, MA 02461	$620,000	4	3	2,975	–
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