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Last Sold Price
5 beds3,594 sqft$501/sqft
18 Sunset Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
8,010 sq ftLot Size
1929Year Built
$501/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled on a beautiful tree-lined street in one of the most coveted Newton Center neighborhoods, this beautiful sun splashed 10 room Tudor style colonial offers modern elegance with timeless charm. Hardwood throughout, the 1st floor boasts a grand foyer and spacious fire-placed Living Room, expanded Kitchen with island, granite counters, eating area and sliders to an oversized mahogany deck, ideal for outdoor entertainment. A banquet sized Dining Room, half bath, heated Sunroom/Office, Bedroom and...Nestled on a beautiful tree-lined street in one of the most coveted Newton Center neighborhoods, this beautiful sun splashed 10 room Tudor style colonial offers modern elegance with timeless charm. Hardwood throughout, the 1st floor boasts a grand foyer and spacious fire-placed Living Room, expanded Kitchen with island, granite counters, eating area and sliders to an oversized mahogany deck, ideal for outdoor entertainment. A banquet sized Dining Room, half bath, heated Sunroom/Office, Bedroom and full bath complete the first floor. The 2nd floor features a spacious master suite with fireplace, walk in closet & updated bath plus 3 additional generous sized corner bedrooms & full bath. Finished lower level w/half bath offers great flexibility for playroom, exercise room or game room. This incredibly special home is a commuters dream, close to all major routes, and best of all, walk to restaurants, house of worship, shopping, public transportation & all that Newton Center has to offer!
  • Listed by: Deborah Cerra • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  • Listed by: Leslee K. Winston • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
Listing closed: 02/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73317680

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Median sold price

$1,910,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

89.6%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 18 Sunset Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $19,161 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Style: Colonial, Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 8,010 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3594.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Garage Access, Sump Pump
  • 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: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Cedar Closet(s), Entrance Foyer, Bathroom, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 297.003999
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.11
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.4
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 123.320999
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.11
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.1
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 203.359999
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 16.4
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.4
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 184.8
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 15.4
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 212.52
  • Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 15.4
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 13.8
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 247.94
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 15.4
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.1
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 440.43
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Length: 27.7
  • Family Room Width: 15.9
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 361.76
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider
  • Kitchen Length: 23.8
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.2
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 20.8X11.10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 401.138999
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.9
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.11
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703096
  • Assessments: $1,963,200
  • Book: 51713
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5

Property History for 18 Sunset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 14, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73317680

$1,800,000
Dec 31, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73317680

Dec 16, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73317680

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/14/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73317680

$1,800,000
12/31/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73317680

12/16/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73317680

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

Public Records for 18 Sunset Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,310,500Additions$711,600Total$2,022,100
Tax Record2025$19,817 ($1,651 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt3,154 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,154 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,440 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,010 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1929Year Renovated1929ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:003 L:0002

Schools near 18 Sunset 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 - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward 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

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: 18 Sunset Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,800,000
5
3,594
8,010
$420,000
5
$475,000
4
3.5
2,790
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