17 Rachel Road

Sold 5/22/15

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Last Sold Price

$1,650,000

5 beds5 baths5,107 sqft

17 Rachel Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.58 acresLot Size

1965Year Built

$323/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Spectacular 2008-2010 extensively renovated Contemporary with open floor plan. Living room with cathedral ceiling. Dining room opens to 2008 cherry cabinet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, fireplace and sliders to deck. Great first floor family room is off the kitchen. Wonderful 2nd floor bedroom with en suite bathroom. Amazing master bedroom suite with dual master bathrooms, dual walk-in closets and home office overlooking park like grounds, perennial gardens with a pool and...Spectacular 2008-2010 extensively renovated Contemporary with open floor plan. Living room with cathedral ceiling. Dining room opens to 2008 cherry cabinet kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, fireplace and sliders to deck. Great first floor family room is off the kitchen. Wonderful 2nd floor bedroom with en suite bathroom. Amazing master bedroom suite with dual master bathrooms, dual walk-in closets and home office overlooking park like grounds, perennial gardens with a pool and cabana. 2008-2010 renovation included, kitchen, all bathrooms, Brazilian mahogany prefinished floors, sound system,windows and sliding doors, deck, energy efficient geothermal heating, roof, plumbing, sprinklers, a/c, alarm system, water main, wiring, 400 amp circuit breakers, fenced-in grounds, garage doors,Heppa filter, deck, reshingled exterior of house except for right side, new interior walls except for lower level back room. A large level lot with great play space.

Listing closed: 05/22/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71789939

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, The Kennedy Lynch Gold Team; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Karen Kennedy; Hammond Residential Real Estate, Sandra Lynch

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Property Information for 17 Rachel Road

Property Details

Taxes: $15,902 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
MLS Area: Newton Center
Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Style: Contemporary
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1965
Lot Size: 0.58 AC / 25,325 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 5107.0
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: No
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Countryside
High School: South

Middle School: Brown

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Geothermal/GSHP Hot Water, Utility Connections for Electric Range
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 5
Num of Half Baths: 0
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen, Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 2
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Home Office, Exercise Room, Play Room, Bathroom
Laundry Features: First Floor
Primary Bath: Yes
Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System

Exterior Features: Pool - Inground, Cabana, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
Lot Description: Level
Other Structures: Cabana
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Pool Features: In Ground
Pool Private: Yes
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other (See Remarks)
Heating: Geothermal, Fireplace
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Electric Range
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0

Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 198.0
Bedroom2 Length: 18.0

Bedroom2 Level: First
Bedroom2 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
Bedroom3 Length: 12.0

Bedroom3 Level: First
Bedroom3 Width: 11.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 330.0
Bedroom4 Length: 22.0

Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 15.0

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Area: 208.0
Bedroom5 Length: 16.0

Bedroom5 Level: Basement
Bedroom5 Width: 13.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Level: First

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Level: First

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 196.0
Dining Room Length: 14.0

Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 260.0
Family Room Length: 20.0

Family Room Level: First
Family Room Width: 13.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 280.0
Kitchen Features: Balcony / Deck,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Open Floorplan,Slider

Kitchen Length: 20.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 14.0

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 345.0
Room Living Room Length: 23.0

Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 15.0

Other Room 1

Room Office Area: 165.0
Room Office Length: 15.0

Room Office Level: First
Room Office Width: 11.0

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:83 B:026 L:0018,707486
Assessments: $1,369,700

Book: 51727
Tax Year: 2015
Zoning: SR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Area: 9999.0

Cooling Zones: 8
Heat Zones: 8

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 17 Rachel Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 22, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #549395384	$1,650,000	+5.0% / yr
May 22, 2015	Sold MLS PIN #71789939	$1,650,000	—
Apr 14, 2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71789939		—
Feb 4, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71789939	$1,799,000	—
Sep 26, 2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #255138402	$1,190,000	—
Sep 26, 2008	Sold MLS PIN #70772977	$1,190,000	—
Jun 12, 2008	Contingent MLS PIN #70772977		—
Jun 5, 2008	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70772977	$1,249,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/22/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #549395384	$1,650,000 +5.0% / yr
05/22/2015	Sold MLS PIN #71789939	$1,650,000
04/14/2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71789939	—
02/04/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71789939	$1,799,000
09/26/2008	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #255138402	$1,190,000
09/26/2008	Sold MLS PIN #70772977	$1,190,000
06/12/2008	Contingent MLS PIN #70772977	—
06/05/2008	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #70772977	$1,249,000

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

Public Records for 17 Rachel Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,322,900Additions$1,019,800Total$2,342,700

Tax Record2025$22,958 ($1,913 / month)

Home Facts

Beds5Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,205 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,205 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt2,732 SqFtStories1Lot Size25,325 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:026 L:0018

Schools near 17 Rachel Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Countryside Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.3 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.6 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Countryside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.6 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.8 mi

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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423 B Dedham Street, Unit 423B, Newton, MA 02459	$725,000	4	4	3,495	–
423 Dedham Street, Unit 423C, Newton, MA 02459	$763,000	2	3	2,495	–
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15 Malubar Lane, Newton, MA 02459	$1	4	3	2,616	25,000
315 Dedham Street, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	5	3.5	2,608	25,325
22 Rachel Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,400,000	5	4	3,787	25,104
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