20 Barbara Road

Sold 8/15/14
Sold 8/15/14
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$589,000
3 beds1,310 sqft
20 Barbara Rd, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$450/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

This charming and appealing 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape is located in desirable West Newton on a lovely 7030 square foot lot. There is a living room with a fireplace, a recently remodeled kitchen/dining area (2011) with cherry cabinets, Corian counters, stainless steel appliances and French door to a deck (2011). Other amenities include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, updated windows, a finished lower level playroom, one car garage and porch with jalousie windows. A first floor knotty pine den could...This charming and appealing 3-4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape is located in desirable West Newton on a lovely 7030 square foot lot. There is a living room with a fireplace, a recently remodeled kitchen/dining area (2011) with cherry cabinets, Corian counters, stainless steel appliances and French door to a deck (2011). Other amenities include hardwood floors, recessed lighting, updated windows, a finished lower level playroom, one car garage and porch with jalousie windows. A first floor knotty pine den could also be used as a fourth bedroom.
Listing closed: 08/15/2014 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71700910

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Median sold price

$810,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

97.5%

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Property Information for 20 Barbara Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,719 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,030 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Private School, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1310.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Franklin
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Den
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • 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: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 176.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
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
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 176.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fence in "as is" condition. Termite treatment 2007-under contract.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690107
  • Assessments: $471,900
  • Book: 49317
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 20 Barbara Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 15, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433649929

$589,000

+3.7% / yr

Aug 15, 2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71700910

$589,000—
Jun 23, 2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71700910

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/15/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #433649929

$589,000

+3.7% / yr

08/15/2014

Sold

MLS PIN #71700910

$589,000
06/23/2014

Contingent

MLS PIN #71700910

—

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

Public Records for 20 Barbara Road

Taxable ValueLand$823,600Additions$320,500Total$1,144,100
Tax Record2026$11,086 ($924 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,045 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,045 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt515 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,030 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:34 B:039 L:0006

Schools near 20 Barbara Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fessenden School
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

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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1,310
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