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Last Sold Price
5 beds7,360 sqft$462/sqft
20 Exeter St, Newton, MA 02465
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$462/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This stunning Victorian was comprehensively renovated & expanded in 2010 by a renowned builder with numerous improvements since,and is in an absolutely prime West Newton Hill location. The foyer leads to spacious living & dining rooms, both with bay windows. At the rear of the house is the spectacular great room, offering an amazing oversize kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, and bright breakfast & family rooms w/walls of sliders to the patio & yard. This level also has a study, 2 powder rooms...This stunning Victorian was comprehensively renovated & expanded in 2010 by a renowned builder with numerous improvements since,and is in an absolutely prime West Newton Hill location. The foyer leads to spacious living & dining rooms, both with bay windows. At the rear of the house is the spectacular great room, offering an amazing oversize kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances, and bright breakfast & family rooms w/walls of sliders to the patio & yard. This level also has a study, 2 powder rooms & mudroom. The 2nd level has the fabulous master suite w/fireplace, private balcony, outfitted dressing room and luxurious master bath, along with 3 more beds w/en suite baths & laundry w/double machines. Recently refinished, the 3rd level offers private guest space with a lounge w/sitting area & kitchenette, bed & stunning full bath. Finished lower level has large playroom & well-appointed man cave w/full bath, office, media room and bar w/humidor & ventilation system. 2010-built garage

Listing Agents

  1. The Matt Montgomery Group

    The Matt Montgomery Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 645-4280

    M: (617) 645-4280

  2. Matt Montgomery

    Matt Montgomery

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617) 645-4280

    M: (617) 645-4280

Listing closed: 01/08/2018 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72224010

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Avg days on market

47

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 20 Exeter Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $38,706 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Buyer's Agent Compensation: 2.5%
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,833 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 7360.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wine Cooler, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 8.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 8
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Wet bar, Closet, Bathroom - Full, Loft, Media Room, Play Room, Office, Bathroom, Study
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Closet - Linen, Laundry Closet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Skylight(s), Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Side Entry, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 342.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 168.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 312.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 26.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Marble,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Double Vanity
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 380.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Slider
  • Family Room Length: 19.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 495.0
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Second Dishwasher,Wine Chiller
  • Kitchen Length: 33.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 256.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 132.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 11.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Lower level does not have central air.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 688055
  • Assessments: $3,401,200
  • Book: 63970
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 20 Exeter Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 8, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614610236

$3,400,000

-1.2% / yr

Jan 8, 2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72224010

$3,400,000
Nov 8, 2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72224010

DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/08/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #614610236

$3,400,000

-1.2% / yr

01/08/2018

Sold

MLS PIN #72224010

$3,400,000
11/08/2017

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72224010

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

Public Records for 20 Exeter Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,302,500Additions$3,145,000Total$4,447,500
Tax Record2025$43,586 ($3,632 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths7Total Finished SqFt5,104 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,104 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt409 SqFtStories3Lot Size14,833 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:029 L:0004

Schools near 20 Exeter Street

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
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Clearway School
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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This home: 20 Exeter Street, Newton, MA 02465
$3,400,000
5
7,360
14,833
$2,900,000
5
4,543
12,772
$2,600,000
8
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23,445
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