242 Islington Rd

1,868 Sq. Ft.
$450 / Sq. Ft.
1,868
Sq. Ft.
$450
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Recently updated with refinished hardwood floors, new flooring in kitchen and baths and fresh paint in every room. Located in Auburndale’s coveted “Islington Peninsula,” this historically significant property awaits your personalization. Situated on 20k square feet of private, flat land, the house features many original details including high ceilings, rounded windows and exposed beams and brick. A dining room, office, kitchen and fireplaced living room plus half bath comprise the first floor. The...Recently updated with refinished hardwood floors, new flooring in kitchen and baths and fresh paint in every room. Located in Auburndale’s coveted “Islington Peninsula,” this historically significant property awaits your personalization. Situated on 20k square feet of private, flat land, the house features many original details including high ceilings, rounded windows and exposed beams and brick. A dining room, office, kitchen and fireplaced living room plus half bath comprise the first floor. The second floor features three bedrooms and a full bath. Commute to Boston via nearby Mass Pike and 95. Close to Commuter Rail and Auburndale Square which features Starbucks, Star Market, boutiques, a diner, a bakery and restaurants.
  1. Listed by Gore Lietzke Group • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  2. Listed by Barbara Gore • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  3. Listed by Julie Krintzman • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services
  4. Listed by Barbara Lietzke • William Raveis R.E. & Home Services

Property Details for 242 Islington Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Auburndale
Area
MA-Newton-Auburndale, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
LISTING CLOSED: 04/16/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 242 Islington Road

StatusSold
MLS #72407729
Days on Market45
Taxes$9,582 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1870
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Julie Krintzman; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Lietzke

Sold By Compass, Jonathon Curley

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Building Information for 242 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1870Building Size-Lot Size0.47 AC / 20,361 SF

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$4,984 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,186

Property Taxes

$799

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 242 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1868.0
  • Color: Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Certified Historic
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oil Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: 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
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Home Office, Bedroom
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Unpaved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Unpaved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Unpaved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 11.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 221.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Deck - Exterior
  • Family Room Length: 17.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 220.0
  • Kitchen Features: Kitchen Island
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 20.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 176.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 11.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 16.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Roof was replaced in April of 2018. Property is a registered Newton City Landmark. There is public access to the Charles River through the Islington park located near the property. Existing structure is not in flood zone,but portions of lot fall within.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690685
  • Assessments: $885,600
  • Book: 45041
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 242 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 16, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72407729

$840,000
Feb 23, 2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72407729

Feb 23, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72407729

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/16/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72407729

$840,000
02/23/2019

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72407729

02/23/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72407729

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

Public Records for 242 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,181,200Additions$223,100Total$1,404,300
Tax Record2025$13,762 ($1,147 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,868 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt808 SqFtStories2Lot Size20,361 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1870ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:026 L:0012Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 242 Islington 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowbrook School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Gore Lietzke Group; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Gore; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Julie Krintzman; William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Barbara Lietzke

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