16 Islington Road

Sold 11/30/16
Sold 11/30/16
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Last Sold Price
$990,000
3 beds2,451 sqft$404/sqft
16 Islington Rd, Newton, MA 02466

Description

Built circa 1913, this three bedroom home has had many upgrades in the last ten years including windows, siding, front porch and steps, and 2 car garage. The open plan living room, dining room, and foyer lead to the kitchen with an eating area overlooking the level backyard. Bonus spaces include play and storage spaces in the 3rd floor and basement. There is even a puppet theatre! Near public transportation, shops, restaurants, and outdoor activity spaces.. A trail to conservation land along a Charles...Built circa 1913, this three bedroom home has had many upgrades in the last ten years including windows, siding, front porch and steps, and 2 car garage. The open plan living room, dining room, and foyer lead to the kitchen with an eating area overlooking the level backyard. Bonus spaces include play and storage spaces in the 3rd floor and basement. There is even a puppet theatre! Near public transportation, shops, restaurants, and outdoor activity spaces.. A trail to conservation land along a Charles River inlet and the Auburndale Cove starts directly across the road. The Islington Peninsula is a tight knit community along the Charles River.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/30/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 16 Islington Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
72063060
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$9,779 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1913
County
Middlesex County
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch, Craftsman
Style
Colonial, Gambrel /Dutch, Craftsman
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,100,000

Avg days on market

40

Sale-to-list ratio

102.6%

Newton, MA

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Acres

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Nancy Grissom

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Barrie Wheeler

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Building Information for 16 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1913Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,125 SF

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Property Information for 16 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2451.0
  • Color: Driftwood
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • 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: Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range - ENERGY STAR, Other, Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partial, Crawl, Partially Finished, Sump Pump, Radon Remediation System, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Ceiling - Beamed, Closet, Open Floor Plan, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Attic Access, High Speed Internet Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Closet - Walk-in, Loft, Foyer, Study, Library
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Wood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Skylight, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Integrated Pest Management, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Indoor Air Quality: Integrated Pest Management
  • Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 168.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Dressing Room,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Low Flow Toilet,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Wainscoting
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Low Flow Toilet,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Low Flow Toilet,Remodeled
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 196.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Chair Rail,Open Floorplan
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 264.0
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Recessed Lighting,Remodeled,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 22.0
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 306.0
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Country Kitchen,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 322.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: The bulkhead entry has no interior stairs but has a translucent cover for light. It is weather tight and can be removed for exterior access. The 2nd floor bathroom heaated towel rack is not connected and does not work. Ceiling heights are low on the third floor.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:41 B:023 L:0011,690626
  • Assessments: $859,300
  • Book: 44043
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Irregular
  • Frontage: 106.00
  • 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: 2.5

Property History for 16 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 30, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584579859

$990,000

+2.2% / yr

Nov 30, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72063060

$990,000—
Sep 15, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72063060

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/30/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #584579859

$990,000

+2.2% / yr

11/30/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72063060

$990,000
09/15/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72063060

—

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

Public Records for 16 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,052,200Additions$400,800Total$1,453,000
Tax Record2025$14,239 ($1,187 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,271 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,271 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,034 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,125 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1913Year Renovated1913ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:023 L:0011

Schools near 16 Islington Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
C C Burr
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 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: 16 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
$990,000
3
2,451
12,125
26 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
$1,570,000
4
2,302
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6 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
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3
1,729
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19 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
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5
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15 Islington Road, Newton, MA 02466
$2,285,000
5
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