17 Berwick Rd

Newton, MA 02459

$2,510,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
5,756 Sq. Ft.
$436 / Sq. Ft.
5,756
Sq. Ft.
$436
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 12/16/22Virtual Tour
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Description

This gracious, commanding Colonial has been enjoyed, taken care of, and enhanced by the same family for over 50 years and is now ready for its next residents. With over 5,000 square feet living space and a 0.43 acre lot, this home is nestled in a coveted neighborhood between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands, two doors from Crystal Lake, and has almost immediate access to the Green line MBTA subway stop to Boston and major commuting routes. Key features include: a deep, covered porch spanning the...This gracious, commanding Colonial has been enjoyed, taken care of, and enhanced by the same family for over 50 years and is now ready for its next residents. With over 5,000 square feet living space and a 0.43 acre lot, this home is nestled in a coveted neighborhood between Newton Centre and Newton Highlands, two doors from Crystal Lake, and has almost immediate access to the Green line MBTA subway stop to Boston and major commuting routes. Key features include: a deep, covered porch spanning the entire front of the home with direct access to the living and dining rooms (both truly entertainment-size) through French doors; a large, unfussy, but elegant foyer; four fireplaces; 5 bedrooms; multiple bathrooms; multiple other rooms providing flexibility for various uses; and an enormous, finished game room in the basement. This is a special, rare offering -- not to be missed.
  1. Listed by Kevin Eagar • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 17 Berwick Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
6
LISTING CLOSED: 12/16/2022 12:00 AM

Property Details for 17 Berwick Road

StatusSold
MLS #73049724
Days on Market9
Taxes$19,902 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1915
CountyMiddlesex County
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Sold By Compass, The Matt Montgomery Group

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Building Information for 17 Berwick Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,723 SF

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Property Information for 17 Berwick Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5756.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mason Rice
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
  • Neighborhood: Crystal Lake
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer, Utility Connections Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Concrete, Laminate, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Vinyl, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Lighting - Overhead, Lighting - Sconce, Crown Molding, Bathroom - Half, Ceiling - Beamed, Wet bar, Enclosed Shower - Fiberglass, Bathroom - 3/4, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bonus Room, Game Room, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Bathroom - 1/4, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Storage Shed
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Balcony, Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Lake/Pond, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Generator, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Generator Connection
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Generator Connection, Outdoor Gas Grill Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 399.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,High Speed Internet Hookup,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 22.166666
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 150.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.25
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.333333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 205.375
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.5
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.25
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 199.125
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding,Closet - Double
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.75
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.5
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 189.708333
  • Bedroom5 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 14.5
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.083333
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 11.375
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Vinyl
  • Bathroom1 Length: 3.25
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 3.5
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 113.666666
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Bathroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.333333
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 84.444444
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce
  • Bathroom3 Length: 10.666666
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom3 Width: 7.916666
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 331.541666
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Pendant,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 18.25
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 18.166666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 229.194444
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Family Room Length: 12.333333
  • Family Room Level: Main
  • Family Room Width: 18.583333
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 189.819444
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Lighting - Overhead,Vestibule
  • Kitchen Length: 14.416666
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.166666
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13'9"X14'7"
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 541.777777
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,French Doors,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Sconce,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.666666
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 30.666666
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Some original windows in need of repair. Some knob & tube wiring present. One 2nd floor bonus room unheated. Room dimensions measured by 3rd party. Buyers/buyer's agents to do their due diligence.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:62 B:002 L:0002,698535
  • Assessments: $1,891,800
  • Book: 14540
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Frontage: 120.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 17 Berwick Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73049724

$2,510,000—
Oct 28, 2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73049724

—
Oct 20, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73049724

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #73049724

$2,510,000
10/28/2022

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73049724

—
10/20/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #73049724

—

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

Public Records for 17 Berwick Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,119,600Additions$1,273,200Total$2,392,800
Tax Record2025$23,449 ($1,954 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt4,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,424 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,404 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,723 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915Year Renovated1915ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:62 B:002 L:0002

Schools near 17 Berwick Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mason-Rice Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Mason-Rice 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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