151 Franklin Street

Sold 4/9/12
Sold 4/9/12
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,592,650
6 beds5,760 sqft$277/sqft
151 Franklin St, Newton, MA 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.35 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$277/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Located in choice Farlow Hill this architecturally distinguished 14 room Colonial Revival residence is classically designed with magnificent details, 9 foot ceilings and a sense of long established grandeur. Fireplaces in entry foyer, library & kitchen make this home ideal for grand entertaining or intimate family gatherings. Beautifully crafted original appointments and quality craftsmanship is evident throughout the house. Lovely 3 season porch. Convenient to Boston, Cambridge & Logan Airport.Located in choice Farlow Hill this architecturally distinguished 14 room Colonial Revival residence is classically designed with magnificent details, 9 foot ceilings and a sense of long established grandeur. Fireplaces in entry foyer, library & kitchen make this home ideal for grand entertaining or intimate family gatherings. Beautifully crafted original appointments and quality craftsmanship is evident throughout the house. Lovely 3 season porch. Convenient to Boston, Cambridge & Logan Airport.
  • Listed by: Ann Marie Paul • Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/09/2012 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71328746

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,687,500

Avg days on market

43

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 151 Franklin Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $18,194 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.35 AC / 15,339 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5760.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet - Walk-in, Entrance Foyer, Library, Bedroom, Office, Sitting Room, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Deck - Roof
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Steam, Oil, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 252.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom2 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 256.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 192.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 225.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 288.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Wainscoting
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 221.0
  • Family Room Length: 13.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 285.0
  • Kitchen Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 288.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 323.0
  • Room Office Features: Closet - Walk-in,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 17.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 19.0
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: S:72 B:033 L:0001,702896
  • Assessments: $1,628,800
  • Book: 15738
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 99999.0
  • Heat Zones: 3
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

Property History for 151 Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 9, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #328894550

$1,592,650—
Apr 9, 2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71328746

$1,592,650—
Feb 14, 2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71328746

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/09/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #328894550

$1,592,650
04/09/2012

Sold

MLS PIN #71328746

$1,592,650
02/14/2012

Contingent

MLS PIN #71328746

—

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

Public Records for 151 Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,343,200Additions$1,782,000Total$3,125,200
Tax Record2025$30,627 ($2,552 / month)
Home Facts
Beds7Baths4Total Finished SqFt5,142 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,142 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,523 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,339 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:033 L:0001

Schools near 151 Franklin Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bigelow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Mt Alvernia High School
Private - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mt Alvernia High School
Private7 to 12

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This home: 151 Franklin Street, Newton, MA 02458
$1,592,650
6
5,760
15,339
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$800,000
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