Last Sold Price
4 beds2,392 sqft$398/sqft
20 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

Located on a tree lined side street a few blocks to Countryside School and the T, this gracious 1928 brick Colonial with two story columuns has been beautifully maintained and restored. 4 year old well conceived kitchen with Viking range, granite counters and eating bar opens to family room and then to a mahogany deck and bluestone patio. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Media/rec room, exc storage in lower level. Classical details, high-quality built-ins and renovated systems make this a rare find.Located on a tree lined side street a few blocks to Countryside School and the T, this gracious 1928 brick Colonial with two story columuns has been beautifully maintained and restored. 4 year old well conceived kitchen with Viking range, granite counters and eating bar opens to family room and then to a mahogany deck and bluestone patio. 4 bedrooms on 2nd floor. Media/rec room, exc storage in lower level. Classical details, high-quality built-ins and renovated systems make this a rare find.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/29/2011 12:00 AM

Property Details for 20 Shady Hill Road

Status
MLS #
71226379
Days on Market
35
Taxes
$8,673 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1928
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,305,000

Avg days on market

30

Sale-to-list ratio

100.6%

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Location

Sold By Hammond Residential R. E., Carolyn Lovit

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Building Information for 20 Shady Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1928Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,360 SF

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$5,562 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,839

Property Taxes

$723

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Shady Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2392.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Instant Hot Water, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Great Room, Office
  • Interior Features: Whole House Fan
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck - Wood
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio, Deck - Wood
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck - Wood
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Slate
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Whole House Fan
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Steam, Radiant, Natural Gas, Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 80.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 168.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Family Room Length: 14.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 170.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Kitchen Length: 17.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 160.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built
  • Room Office Length: 20.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 8.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:83 B:005 L:0026,707138
  • Assessments: $795,700
  • Book: 26610
  • Tax Year: 2011
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 1040.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 5
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 20 Shady Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 29, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312949312

$952,000

+5.1% / yr

Jul 29, 2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71226379

$952,000
Jun 16, 2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71226379

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/29/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #312949312

$952,000

+5.1% / yr

07/29/2011

Sold

MLS PIN #71226379

$952,000
06/16/2011

Contingent

MLS PIN #71226379

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

Public Records for 20 Shady Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$897,700Additions$783,600Total$1,681,300
Tax Record2025$16,477 ($1,373 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,392 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,392 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt694 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:005 L:0026

Schools near 20 Shady Hill 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 - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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 Shady Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461
$952,000
4
2,392
7,360
4
2.5
2,504
8,800
$1,505,000
5
2,600
8,540
$1,125,000
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2,222
10,130
$1,025,000
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10,640
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2,656
10,844

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