Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,309 sqft
12 Richardson Rd, Newton, MA 02464
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.14 acresLot Size
1810Year Built
$379/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in the Newton Upper Falls Historic District is one of Newton's most charming antique homes. This 1810 property offers all of the finest updates to accommodate the lifestyle of 2021. Upon entering, an oversized family room/living room welcomes you with an abundance of natural sunlight, gleaming hardwood floors, gas fireplace and adjoining dining area. The kitchen offers granite countertops, island gas range, wall oven, stainless steel appliances and a comfortable cooking design. A bonus room...Located in the Newton Upper Falls Historic District is one of Newton's most charming antique homes. This 1810 property offers all of the finest updates to accommodate the lifestyle of 2021. Upon entering, an oversized family room/living room welcomes you with an abundance of natural sunlight, gleaming hardwood floors, gas fireplace and adjoining dining area. The kitchen offers granite countertops, island gas range, wall oven, stainless steel appliances and a comfortable cooking design. A bonus room on the first floor can serve as an at home office or private guest room. Laundry and first floor half bath are also on this floor. The second floor features two en suite bedrooms with beautiful tree top views in back. The lower level has two additional bedrooms that could also serve as an exercise room and/or playroom with a full bathroom off the hallway. The close proximity to Waban Village, nearby shopping, restaurants, parks and convenience to major routes make this an ideal location.

Listing Agents

  1. The Duffy Group

    The Duffy Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 953-4646

  2. Patricia Duffy

    Patricia Duffy

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 953-4646

    M: (617) 953-4646

  3. Kristina Lamarre

    Kristina Lamarre

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 850-5074

    M: (617) 850-5074

Listing closed: 08/20/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72834745

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,300,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

Newton, MA

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Location

Sold By Marcus & Millichap Real Estate Investment Services, Harrison Klein

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Principal and Interest

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Property Taxes

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Property Information for 12 Richardson Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,852 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Upper Falls
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Upper Falls, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Antique
  • Style: Antique
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1810
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,007 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2309.0
  • Color: blue
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Finished, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom, Home Office
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Decorative Lighting, Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Basement
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 696058
  • Assessments: $636,800
  • Block: 001
  • Book: 22211
  • Lot: 0044
  • Map: 54
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5%
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1%

Property History for 12 Richardson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 20, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72834745

$875,000—
Jul 1, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72834745

—
Jul 1, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72834745

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/20/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72834745

$875,000
07/01/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72834745

—
07/01/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72834745

—

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

Public Records for 12 Richardson Road

Taxable ValueLand$598,600Additions$279,600Total$878,200
Tax Record2025$8,606 ($717 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,729 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,729 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,118 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1810Year Renovated1810ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:001 L:0044

Schools near 12 Richardson 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Angier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Riverside Life Skills School
Private9 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 Richardson Road, Newton, MA 02464
$875,000
4
2,309
6,007
$205,000
3
1,374
6,900
$478,000
4
3
1,716
–
$604,000
3
2.5
1,767
–
$305,500
6
–
9,699
$355,000
3
1,767
–

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