21 Sheldon Rd

Newton, MA 02459

$1,740,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,699 Sq. Ft.
$645 / Sq. Ft.
2,699
Sq. Ft.
$645
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 4/25/25
Sold 4/25/25
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Description

Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern living in this four bedroom, two and a half bath, center entrance Colonial. The home boasts an expanded kitchen featuring custom maple cabinetry with granite countertops and a large center island with seating for 6. Imagine gathering in the elegant dining room or relaxing by the gas fireplace on a winter’s day in the gracious living room. An office or playroom and a half bath complete this floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom with ensuite bath...Experience the perfect blend of classic charm and modern living in this four bedroom, two and a half bath, center entrance Colonial. The home boasts an expanded kitchen featuring custom maple cabinetry with granite countertops and a large center island with seating for 6. Imagine gathering in the elegant dining room or relaxing by the gas fireplace on a winter’s day in the gracious living room. An office or playroom and a half bath complete this floor. Upstairs, the primary bedroom with ensuite bath provides a peaceful retreat and has a spacious walk-in closet. On this level are another large bedroom with cathedral ceiling, two additional well-proportioned bedrooms, and full bath, which offer plenty of room for family and guests. The bonus room in the basement is perfect for a home gym, playroom or a cozy den. Enjoy the fenced yard with a stone patio and sit by the fire pit on a cool autumn evening. Great location close to schools, shops, public transportation, parks and highways.

Listing Agents

  1. Valerie Wastcoat

    Valerie Wastcoat

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

    P: (617)-969-2447

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  2. Listed by Deanna Salemme • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton

Property Details for 21 Sheldon Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Center
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 04/25/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 21 Sheldon Road

StatusSold
MLS #73341830
Days on Market16
Taxes$13,080 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1940
CountyMiddlesex County
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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Valerie Wastcoat; Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton, Deanna Salemme

Sold By Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Frann Bilus

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Building Information for 21 Sheldon Road

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,847 SF

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Property Information for 21 Sheldon Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2699.0
  • Color: Tan
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Home Office, Internet Available - Unknown
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 226.416666
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.916666
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 198.597222
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.166666
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.083333
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 146.930555
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.833333
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.416666
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 219.854166
  • Bedroom4 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom4 Length: 14.416666
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 15.25
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Marble
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 283.958333
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Wainscoting,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 11.75
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 24.166666
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 212.666666
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Family Room Length: 14.5
  • Family Room Level: Basement
  • Family Room Width: 14.666666
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 296.770833
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,French Doors,Kitchen Island,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Storage,Gas Stove,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 13.75
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.583333
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 283.958333
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.75
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.166666
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 131.611111
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 8.583333
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 15.333333
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: French drain and dry well added in back yard in 2008. Minor seepage in the unfinished part of basement during very rains. Living area and room measurements are approximate and were measured by DHM. Bathroom fan will be repaired or replaced. Steam shower function doesn’t work.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:81 B:039 L:0003,704708
  • Assessments: $1,334,700
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Property History for 21 Sheldon Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 25, 2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341830

$1,740,000—
Mar 10, 2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341830

—
Mar 10, 2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341830

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/25/2025

Sold

MLS PIN #73341830

$1,740,000
03/10/2025

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73341830

—
03/10/2025

Contingent

MLS PIN #73341830

—

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

Public Records for 21 Sheldon Road

Taxable ValueLand$910,100Additions$424,600Total$1,334,700
Tax Record2025$13,080 ($1,090 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,302 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt896 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,847 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:039 L:0003Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 21 Sheldon Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bowen
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bowen
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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