Last Sold Price
4 beds2,181 sqft$541/sqft
25 Dolphin Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Description

Inviting Slate Roofed, Brick Colonial in Coveted Ward School District! Gracious foyer, beautiful arches, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room formerly an au-pair room. Mud room/vestibule off the kitchen leading to small deck with stairs to backyard. Screened porch access from the Living room and Family Room. On the 2nd floor, the MBR has an adjacent dressing room, leading to MBR Bath. 3 additional generous Bedrooms with full bath. Lower level has a...Inviting Slate Roofed, Brick Colonial in Coveted Ward School District! Gracious foyer, beautiful arches, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. Eat-in kitchen, 1st floor laundry room formerly an au-pair room. Mud room/vestibule off the kitchen leading to small deck with stairs to backyard. Screened porch access from the Living room and Family Room. On the 2nd floor, the MBR has an adjacent dressing room, leading to MBR Bath. 3 additional generous Bedrooms with full bath. Lower level has a playroom, additional storage rooms and direct access to the 2 car garage. This property will require cosmetic improvements/renovations, and is supported by a neighborhood of more expensive homes.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/31/2015 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Marjorie Kern • Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 25 Dolphin Road

Status
MLS #
71758167
Days on Market
131
Taxes
$11,356 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1937
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,490,000

Avg days on market

26

Sale-to-list ratio

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Location

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Building Information for 25 Dolphin Road

Stories-Year Built1937Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,400 SF

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$6,949 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,003

Property Taxes

$946

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 25 Dolphin Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2181.0
  • Color: Brick
  • 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: Ward
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
  • Neighborhood: Ward School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Garage Access
  • 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, Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Entrance Foyer, Play Room, Sun Room
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: MWRA
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Dressing Room
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 165.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 117.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled 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,Dressing Room
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 168.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 12.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 7X10
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 350.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 25.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Main bath on 2nd flr toilet shut off,no A/C in Famrm and it's on a separate zone.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 703330
  • Assessments: $936,900
  • Book: 15981
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 25 Dolphin Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 2, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #492268968

$1,181,000
Mar 31, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71758167

$1,181,000
Feb 24, 2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71758167

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/02/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #492268968

$1,181,000
03/31/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71758167

$1,181,000
02/24/2015

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #71758167

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

Public Records for 25 Dolphin Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,734,000Additions$242,900Total$1,976,900
Tax Record2025$19,374 ($1,614 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt2,298 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,298 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt960 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1937Year Renovated1937ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:017 L:0001

Schools near 25 Dolphin 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 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
PrivatePK to 6

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: 25 Dolphin Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,181,000
4
2,181
12,400
$450,000
3
$340,000
4
2.5
2,715
8,000
$1,242,000
3
3.5
2,749
7,565
$1
5
2,800
8,000
$1,750,000
4
2,650
7,440

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