20 Holden Road

Sold 8/28/24
Sold 8/28/24
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Last Sold Price
$1,268,888
4 beds2,354 sqft$539/sqft
20 Holden Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Description

Nestled on a lovely tree-lined street right outside the center of West Newton Square, this handsome 1925 center entrance Colonial presents wonderful curb appeal and awaits your personal influence to make this your dream home. Entering the 1st floor is a spacious foyer, tall ceilings, living room w/built-ins, wood beam ceiling, fireplace and a bay window. Entertain in the spacious dining room featuring french doors, wainscoting and beautiful windows which leads into the large kitchen w/a separate...Nestled on a lovely tree-lined street right outside the center of West Newton Square, this handsome 1925 center entrance Colonial presents wonderful curb appeal and awaits your personal influence to make this your dream home. Entering the 1st floor is a spacious foyer, tall ceilings, living room w/built-ins, wood beam ceiling, fireplace and a bay window. Entertain in the spacious dining room featuring french doors, wainscoting and beautiful windows which leads into the large kitchen w/a separate pantry and 1/2 bath. Coveted 1st floor den or office with a separate entrance, mudroom and 1/2 bath completes the main floor. Off the beautiful 2nd floor foyer features a generous primary bedroom w/a full bath and walk-in closet as well as 3 additional bedrooms and full bath. The unfinished walk-up attic and basement offer additional options. The 2-car oversized garage and level backyard add to the appeal of this home. Near schools, W. Newton Cinema, Trader Joe's and the commuter rail.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/28/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Beverly Berman • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
  2. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 20 Holden Road

Status
Sold
MLS #
73254947
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$10,822 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1925
County
Middlesex County
Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,327,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

98.2%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 20 Holden Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2354.0
  • Color: Brick
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Franklin
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer
  • Basement Features: Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Closet, Bathroom - Half, Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower, Entrance Foyer, Den, Mud Room, Foyer, Bathroom, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic, French Doors, Other(See Remarks)
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None, Other (See Remarks)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 150 Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 282.74
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.1
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.4
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.88
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.1
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.8
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 136.85
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.9
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.5
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 87.588
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.8
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.11
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 162.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,French Doors,Wainscoting,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.5
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 202.72
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Pantry,Exterior Access,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 18.1
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.2
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 315.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Lighting - Sconce
  • Room Living Room Length: 25.2
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.5
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Burnham gas boiler 2005,cellar windows replaced 2013,new roof on house & garage 2016,house painted (exterior) 2019,chimney rebuilt 2024,partial french drain system 2024. Right garage door needs repair. Offer deadline Mon.Jun 24 @12pm & email in one pdf.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 687045
  • Assessments: $1,108,800
  • Book: 20341
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 20 Holden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 28, 2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73254947

$1,268,888—
Jun 25, 2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73254947

—
Jun 25, 2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73254947

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/28/2024

Sold

MLS PIN #73254947

$1,268,888
06/25/2024

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73254947

—
06/25/2024

Contingent

MLS PIN #73254947

—

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

Public Records for 20 Holden Road

Taxable ValueLand$844,200Additions$297,900Total$1,142,100
Tax Record2025$11,193 ($933 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,354 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,290 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,040 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:31 B:012 L:0006

Schools near 20 Holden Road

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

Horace Mann Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 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: 20 Holden Road, Newton, MA 02465
$1,268,888
4
2,354
8,040
26 Holden Road, West Newton, MA 02465
–
3
2
2,370
7,580
14 Holden Road, Newton, MA 02465
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3
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$100,000
4
4
3,787
7,019
19 Holden Road, West Newton, MA 02465
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