162 Islington Rd

1,921 Sq. Ft.
$416 / Sq. Ft.
1,921
Sq. Ft.
$416
per Sq. Ft.

Description

SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION Classic Colonial located in the sought after Islington Peninsula of Auburndale has privacy, views and comfortable living space all within convenient proximity to village shops, public transportation , the Pike and rte 128. The house has been carefully maintained by the present owners. The first floor has a front to back Living room with built in book cases, sunny Den, Dining room leading to a wonderfully enjoyable screened porch,1/2 bath and eat in size Kitchen with direct...SIGNIFICANT PRICE REDUCTION Classic Colonial located in the sought after Islington Peninsula of Auburndale has privacy, views and comfortable living space all within convenient proximity to village shops, public transportation , the Pike and rte 128. The house has been carefully maintained by the present owners. The first floor has a front to back Living room with built in book cases, sunny Den, Dining room leading to a wonderfully enjoyable screened porch,1/2 bath and eat in size Kitchen with direct entrance to the back yard. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms,( one set up and used as an office) full bath and a large unfinished third floor attic space which may offer the possibility of future expansion. The back yard is surrounded by mature plantings and landscaping and has a lovely stone patio.. Large 2 car detached garage. Enjoy the nearby Norumbega Conservation Area, the Charles River, walking trails and the playground at the Cove. Wonderful neighborhood!. Note neighborhood photo
  1. Listed by Carol Ann Shea • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 162 Islington Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 03/18/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 162 Islington Road

StatusSold
MLS #72408418
Days on Market131
Taxes$8,396 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Carol Ann Shea

Sold By Dwell360, Sandra Siciliano

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Building Information for 162 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,782 SF

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$4,686 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,986

Property Taxes

$700

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 162 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1921.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Den
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain, Sloped
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • 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
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: French Doors,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 165.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 325.0
  • Room Living Room Features: French Doors
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: buyers to do all due diligence regarding flood plain status
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690677
  • Assessments: $775,900
  • Book: 13656
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 884.0
  • Frontage: 112.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 1
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 162 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 18, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72408418

$800,000
Feb 4, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72408418

Feb 4, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72408418

DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/18/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72408418

$800,000
02/04/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72408418

02/04/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72408418

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

Public Records for 162 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$949,800Additions$71,200Total$1,021,000
Tax Record2025$10,006 ($834 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,921 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,921 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt884 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,782 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:026 L:0004Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 162 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

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