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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,476 sqft$542/sqft
20 Truman Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
7,712 sq ftLot Size
1950Year Built
$542/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked into a quiet, walkable neighborhood is this charming cape-style home which has been lovingly cared for and is ready for a new owner. The house features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and bright and cheery family room that faces the back yard. The 2nd floor (with knotty pine walls and hardwood floors) makes for a terrific master suite, as the bedroom is oversized, it has a 1/2 bath within and SURPRISE, an attached sitting room! Full bath & two bedrooms on 1st floor could allow...Tucked into a quiet, walkable neighborhood is this charming cape-style home which has been lovingly cared for and is ready for a new owner. The house features 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, living room, dining room and bright and cheery family room that faces the back yard. The 2nd floor (with knotty pine walls and hardwood floors) makes for a terrific master suite, as the bedroom is oversized, it has a 1/2 bath within and SURPRISE, an attached sitting room! Full bath & two bedrooms on 1st floor could allow new owners to age in place. Full basement w/ interior and exterior access. Exterior space is lovingly landscaped. Architectural roof with heating coils for snow melt and an attached single-car garage round it out. Public elementary, middle & high schools all within .6 miles - a dream come true here in Newton. Easy access to route 9, 95 and only .7 miles to the Newton Highlands green line T-stop. Open Houses all weekend!
  • Listed by: Chris Vietor Homes • eXp Realty LLC
  • Listed by: Chris Vietor • eXp Realty LLC
Listing closed: 06/26/2019 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72504523

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$940,000

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

98.7%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 20 Truman Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,619 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Center
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.18 AC / 7,712 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 1476.0
  • Color: White
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, In Basement
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Block
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Wall AC, None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 256.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Main,First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 35.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 36.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 4.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 189.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
  • Dining Room Length: 21.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
  • Dining Room Width: 9.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 135.0
  • Family Room Features: Exterior Access,Lighting - Overhead
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: Main,First
  • Family Room Width: 9.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 176.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 192.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Laminate
  • Room Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: In flood zone,may require flood insurance. Older electrical system might require some updating. Vermiculite Insulation in attic (might contain asbestos). No dishwasher in kitchen.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:81 B:033 L:0004,704579
  • Assessments: $633,400
  • Book: 19775
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
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 Truman Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 26, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72504523

$800,000
May 24, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72504523

May 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72504523

$750,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/26/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72504523

$800,000
05/24/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72504523

05/22/2019

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72504523

$750,000

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

Public Records for 20 Truman Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$8,843 ($737 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,466 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,466 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt893 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,712 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1950Year Renovated1950ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:033 L:0004

Schools near 20 Truman 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
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South 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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This home: 20 Truman Road, Newton, MA 02459
$800,000
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1,476
7,712
$530,000
3
2
1,436
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