Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds3,370 sqft
197 Evelyn Rd, Newton, MA 02468
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.24 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$392/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Sunny Center Entrance Colonial with Spectacular 2016 Second Floor Addition in Waban! Dramatic Two Story Foyer Opens to Fire-placed Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Kitchen with Granite & Stainless, Library, and Sunroom. Two First Floor Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms and a Den complete this main level. New Addition includes Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite - Large Walk-in Closet & Huge Bathroom with Radiant Floor, Heated Towel Rack, Digital Kohler Shower, Rain Shower, Soaking Tub & Under-lit Vanity. Two...Sunny Center Entrance Colonial with Spectacular 2016 Second Floor Addition in Waban! Dramatic Two Story Foyer Opens to Fire-placed Living Room, Dining Room, Spacious Kitchen with Granite & Stainless, Library, and Sunroom. Two First Floor Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms and a Den complete this main level. New Addition includes Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite - Large Walk-in Closet & Huge Bathroom with Radiant Floor, Heated Towel Rack, Digital Kohler Shower, Rain Shower, Soaking Tub & Under-lit Vanity. Two other Spacious Bedrooms with Walk-in Closets, Fabulous Family Bathroom, Home Office & Laundry add to this level. Brand new Two-Zone Central Air & Heating Systems. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Enormous Garage with Extra Storage & Electric Charging Station has Direct Entry to Playroom on Lower Level. Lovely Landscaped Yard with Deck & Patio Enhance this Home. Unbeatable Location- Convenient to New Zervas School, Cold Spring Park, Waban Square and "T"!
Listing closed: 09/12/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72328109

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 197 Evelyn Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,176 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.24 AC / 10,290 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3370.0
  • Color: Grey
  • 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: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Waban
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors, Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Closet, Library, Sun Room, Den, Home Office, Play Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation: Solar
  • Heating: Gravity, Hot Water, Radiant, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 252.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 14.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Cedar Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: First
  • Bedroom5 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 224.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Recessed Lighting
  • Bathroom1 Length: 16.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 99.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 45.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
  • Bathroom3 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 208.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Deck - Exterior,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X6
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 345.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 120.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Large rooftop solar PV system produces over 8MWh of electricity per year,more than enough to give the average household totally free electricity.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 695185
  • Assessments: $1,388,700
  • Book: 051796
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: Res RC
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 197 Evelyn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 12, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72328109

$1,320,000
Aug 6, 2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72328109

May 16, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72328109

$1,675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/12/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72328109

$1,320,000
08/06/2018

Contingent

MLS PIN #72328109

05/16/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72328109

$1,675,000

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

Public Records for 197 Evelyn Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,178,500Additions$756,500Total$1,935,000
Tax Record2025$18,963 ($1,580 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,370 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,275 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,290 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:53 B:001 L:0009

Schools near 197 Evelyn 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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: 197 Evelyn Road, Newton, MA 02468
$1,320,000
5
3,370
10,290
$2,250,000
5
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11,526
$635,000
3
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8,885
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8,750

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