189 Langley Road

Sold 5/28/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,040,300

4 beds4 baths2,595 sqft

189 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.23 acresLot Size

1883Year Built

$401/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Newton Centre. Inviting c1883 Victorian-era home combines modern conveniences & updates w/abundant architectural period detail & high ceilings. Expansive kitchen remodeled in 2008 features granite countertops, large cooking/breakfast island, bookcases, skylight & a versatile 10' x 7' dining or play area. Dining room w/pressed tin ceiling. Living room w/fireplace, window seat & bookcases. Second level features 3 generous bedrooms & 2013 renovated/expanded family bathroom. Third floor master suite...Newton Centre. Inviting c1883 Victorian-era home combines modern conveniences & updates w/abundant architectural period detail & high ceilings. Expansive kitchen remodeled in 2008 features granite countertops, large cooking/breakfast island, bookcases, skylight & a versatile 10' x 7' dining or play area. Dining room w/pressed tin ceiling. Living room w/fireplace, window seat & bookcases. Second level features 3 generous bedrooms & 2013 renovated/expanded family bathroom. Third floor master suite w/bathroom, walk-in closet & skylights. Lower level family room & full bathroom, remodeled in 2013. Private, corner lot offers level, landscaped & fenced yard, large stone patio accessible to kitchen, & storage sheds. Front porch w/mahogany decking. Multiple-zone heating & 2011 central air conditioning. Coveted location, convenient to "D" line public transportation, shops, restaurants, conservation area & Bowen School. Easy access to downtown Boston, Cambridge, Logan Airport via Pike.

Listing closed: 05/28/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71799320

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Property Information for 189 Langley Road

Property Details

Taxes: $8,796 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
Area: MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Victorian
Style: Victorian
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking Spaces Total: 3

Building Information

Year Built: 1883
Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 9,952 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 2595.0
Color: green
SqFt with Basement: Yes
Property Attached: No
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Grade School: Bowen
High School: South

Middle School: Oak Hill

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
Basement Features: Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump

Num of Baths: 4.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Flooring - Wood
Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Bathroom, Foyer
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Basement, Washer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes

Exterior Features

Construction: Frame
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Storage Shed

Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Storage Shed, Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Covered Spaces: .00
Garage: No

Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
Cooling: Yes

Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Wood

Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Area: 168.0
Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom2 Width: 12.0

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Area: 196.0
Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Wood

Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom3 Width: 14.0

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Area: 234.0
Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood

Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom4 Width: 26.0

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Remodeled
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Bathroom 3

Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
Bathroom3 Level: Third

Dining Room

Dining Room Area: 196.0
Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood

Dining Room Length: 14.0
Dining Room Level: First
Dining Room Width: 14.0

Family Room

Family Room Area: 276.0
Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet

Family Room Length: 23.0
Family Room Level: Basement
Family Room Width: 12.0

Kitchen

Kitchen Area: 209.0
Kitchen Features: Skylight,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Cable Hookup,Remodeled

Kitchen Length: 19.0
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 11.0

Laundry

Laundry Dimen: 17X12

Living Room

Room Living Room Area: 252.0
Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box

Room Living Room Length: 18.0
Room Living Room Level: First
Room Living Room Width: 14.0

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Supplemental electric heat in lower level. Basement sump pump/French drains; no history of water. Water line to street replaced '05. Front porch posts & rails replaced,& house exterior painted 2013. Roof replaced & rubber ice shield membrane installed '05. Chimney rebuilt '99,fireplace relined '04

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:65 B:020 L:0012,701721
Assessments: $775,600

Book: 26367
Tax Year: 2015
Zoning: MR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 4

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Foundation Area: 0.0

Cooling Zones: 4
Heat Zones: 3

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 1.

Property History for 189 Langley Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 28, 2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #549610131	$1,040,300	+5.4% / yr
May 28, 2015	Sold MLS PIN #71799320	$1,040,300	—
Mar 18, 2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71799320		—
Mar 10, 2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71799320	$995,000	—
May 31, 1996	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88044901	$380,000	+1.8% / yr
May 31, 1996	Sold MLS PIN #50320356	$380,000	—
Mar 18, 1996	Contingent MLS PIN #50320356		—
Mar 10, 1996	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50320356	$389,000	—
Dec 10, 1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88050509	$357,690	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/28/2015	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #549610131	$1,040,300 +5.4% / yr
05/28/2015	Sold MLS PIN #71799320	$1,040,300
03/18/2015	Contingent MLS PIN #71799320	—
03/10/2015	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #71799320	$995,000
05/31/1996	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88044901	$380,000 +1.8% / yr
05/31/1996	Sold MLS PIN #50320356	$380,000
03/18/1996	Contingent MLS PIN #50320356	—
03/10/1996	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #50320356	$389,000
12/10/1992	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #88050509	$357,690

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

Public records

189 Langley Road

Beds

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

2,005 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,005 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

625 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 189 Langley Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.7 mi
8/10	Bowen	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.4 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.2 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 7	0.5 mi
NR	Boston College Campus School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 12	1.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.7 mi
8/10	Bowen PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
8/10	Oak Hill Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.2 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	0.9 mi
NR	Wellan Montessori School PrivatePK to 7 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Boston College Campus School Private1 to 12 Nearby school	1.0 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 189 Langley Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1,040,300	4	4	2,595	9,952
102 Ripley Street, Unit 104, Newton Center, MA 02459	$246,500	–	3	2,108	6,294
102 Ripley Street, Newton, MA 02459	$246,500	6	2	–	6,294
181 Langley Road, Unit 183, Newton Center, MA 02459	$440,000	–	3	1,934	9,697
199-201 Langley Road, Unit 201, Newton, MA 02459	$650,000	3	2	1,452	–
199 Langley Road, Unit 201, Newton Center, MA 02459	$446,000	3	1	1,292	–
199 Langley Road, Unit 1, Newton, MA 02459	$446,000	3	2	1,508	–
199-21 Langley Road, Unit 2, Newton, MA 02459	$309,900	3	1	1,125	–
103 Ripley Street, Unit 105, Newton Center, MA 02459	$439,000	–	2	2,736	6,925
103 Ripley Street, Newton, MA 02459	$439,000	5	2	3,420	6,925
105 Ripley Street, Unit 105, Newton, MA 02459	$893,000	3	2	1,295	–
201 Langley Road, Unit 2, Newton, MA 02459	$367,000	3	1	1,125	–
94 Ripley Street, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	–	3.5	2,230	9,150
190 Langley Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1	4	2	2,120	4,480
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189 Langley Rd, Newton, MA 02459

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