Last Sold Price
4 beds2,716 sqft$355/sqft
142 Islington Rd, Newton, MA 02466

Description

This lovely home is idyllically set on the much desired Islington Peninsula with a pond at its perimeter, abutting lush woodlands and facing conservation land. Bright and airy with spectacular views. Impressive 1920's architectural detailing. Flexible floor plan. Convenient to T, X-bus, commuter rail, highway and Village and shopping. Tranquility and convenience meet here. 1st showings at open house on Sunday 4/14: 3:00-4:30This lovely home is idyllically set on the much desired Islington Peninsula with a pond at its perimeter, abutting lush woodlands and facing conservation land. Bright and airy with spectacular views. Impressive 1920's architectural detailing. Flexible floor plan. Convenient to T, X-bus, commuter rail, highway and Village and shopping. Tranquility and convenience meet here. 1st showings at open house on Sunday 4/14: 3:00-4:30
LISTING CLOSED: 08/08/2013 12:00 AM

Property Details for 142 Islington Road

Status
MLS #
71494232
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$8,461 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1920
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Auburndale
Area
MA-Newton-Auburndale, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,285,000

Avg days on market

28

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Newton, MA

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Bedrooms
2,821
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$1,125,000 | 1639 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465
1/26
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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$1,400,000

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Bedrooms
2,406
Square Feet
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Acres
$1,880,000 | 7 Arapahoe Road, Newton, MA 02465
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,276,000 | 62 James Street, Newton, MA 02465
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
2,900
Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 05/06/25

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Bedrooms
2,535
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$1,430,000 | 214 Adams Avenue, Newton, MA 02465
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group

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Building Information for 142 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,055 SF

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$5,613 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,908

Property Taxes

$705

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 142 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2716.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Indoor Grill, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: High Speed Internet Hookup, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Cable Hookup, Sun Room, Den, Foyer
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Stained Glass
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck, Rain Gutters, Greenhouse, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Greenhouse, Garden Area, Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Other Structures: Greenhouse
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Pond
  • Waterview Features: Pond
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Storage, Insulated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Storage, Insulated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 338.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 26.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 135.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
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 Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 231.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Wainscoting
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 299.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Deck to be repaired and painted.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690675
  • Assessments: $729,100
  • Block: 26
  • Book: 016046
  • Lot: 2
  • Map: 41
  • Tax Year: 203
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 999999.0
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 142 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 8, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366030147

$965,500
Aug 8, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71494232

$965,500
May 17, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71494232

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/08/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #366030147

$965,500
08/08/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71494232

$965,500
05/17/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71494232

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

Public Records for 142 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$970,100Additions$718,200Total$1,688,300
Tax Record2025$16,545 ($1,379 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,716 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,716 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,468 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:026 L:0002

Schools near 142 Islington 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 - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowbrook School
PrivatePK to 8

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: 142 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
$965,500
4
2,716
12,055
3
3.5
2,311
7,442
$800,000
4
1,921
9,782
$681,250
3
1,700
7,236
$315,000
3
$535,000
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1,388
3,950

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