Last Sold Price
5 beds2,057 sqft$613/sqft
15 Ashcroft Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

This charming center entrance Colonial sits at the end of a cul-de-sac tree lined street in sought-after Newton Highlands! The first floor of this well-maintained property consists of a fireplaced living room, hardwood floors, hostess size dining room, updated kitchen, family room overlooking yard with access to exterior and 1/2 bath. The second floor has three corner bedrooms, an updated family bath and available pull-down stairs to attic with storage. The finished lower level offers two bedrooms,...This charming center entrance Colonial sits at the end of a cul-de-sac tree lined street in sought-after Newton Highlands! The first floor of this well-maintained property consists of a fireplaced living room, hardwood floors, hostess size dining room, updated kitchen, family room overlooking yard with access to exterior and 1/2 bath. The second floor has three corner bedrooms, an updated family bath and available pull-down stairs to attic with storage. The finished lower level offers two bedrooms, a full bath, utility room, additional storage and walkout to the yard with a patio and an oasis of gardens and trees. The property has many updates which include: newer windows, newer roof, Bosch boiler. Near all major routes, shops and restaurants, schools, a few blocks to the Countryside elementary school, less than a mile to the Highlands 'T", and the renovated Highlands playground with Tennis, basketball, and baseball field. This property is not to be missed!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/03/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 15 Ashcroft Road

Status
MLS #
73206465
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$10,223 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,380,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

104.3%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 15 Ashcroft Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,330 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,256 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,404

Property Taxes

$852

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 15 Ashcroft Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 2057.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Concrete
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Storage, Office
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level, Sloped, Steep Slope
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 228.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom5 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 144.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 152.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 8.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 108.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Countertops - Upgraded,Recessed Lighting,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 9.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 240.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 40.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 8.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 5.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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: Shared Driveway,additional unbuildable parcel of land,- approximately 4103 sqft.,taxes approx. $270.65/yr. included with purchase. Partially fenced yard,no central air in lower level,storage shed in backyard. Three windows have fogged seals. Security system is not in use.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 707031
  • Assessments: $1,047,400
  • Book: 54963
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.00

Property History for 15 Ashcroft Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 3, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73206465

$1,260,000
Mar 5, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73206465

Mar 5, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73206465

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/03/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73206465

$1,260,000
03/05/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73206465

03/05/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73206465

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

Public Records for 15 Ashcroft Road

Taxable ValueLand$824,700Additions$249,400Total$1,074,100
Tax Record2025$10,526 ($877 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,496 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt187 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,330 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:002 L:0006

Schools near 15 Ashcroft 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 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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: 15 Ashcroft Road, Newton, MA 02461
$1,260,000
5
2,057
5,330
$872,000
3
1,701
5,033
$805,000
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1,320
4,923
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2.5
3,374
17,140
$540,000
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1,300
$920,000
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2,010
7,072

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