Last Sold Price
4 beds2,576 sqft$417/sqft
26 Philmore Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Description

On a quiet cul-de-sac this charming tudor has been renovated for today's contemporary living. Spacious fireplace living room, sunny and open family room with doors to a huge deck, formal dining room, chef's kitchen, cozy den and powder room complete the first floor. Master/bath plus 3 other beds/bath on second. Lower level play room accented by a a stone fireplace. Convenient location to Boston, Cambridge and Logan. Newton Centre is about 3/4 mile to the D line, stores and restaurants.On a quiet cul-de-sac this charming tudor has been renovated for today's contemporary living. Spacious fireplace living room, sunny and open family room with doors to a huge deck, formal dining room, chef's kitchen, cozy den and powder room complete the first floor. Master/bath plus 3 other beds/bath on second. Lower level play room accented by a a stone fireplace. Convenient location to Boston, Cambridge and Logan. Newton Centre is about 3/4 mile to the D line, stores and restaurants.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/30/2009 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Liberman • Compass

Property Details for 26 Philmore Road

Status
MLS #
70881043
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$10,250 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1946
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Tudor
Style
Tudor
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces Total
2

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,315,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

95.4%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Building Information for 26 Philmore Road

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,122 SF

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$6,318 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,464

Property Taxes

$854

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 26 Philmore Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Park, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2576.0
  • Color: red brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Tankless Water Heater, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Concrete Floor
  • 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: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Den, Play Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: mwra
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 234.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 13.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 18.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 90.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 130.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom3 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 195.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 357.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 150.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Kitchen Length: 10.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 15.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 24.0
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, Dead End
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Older windows /not leaking. Closing after Aprile 30th. Treated for termites /not under contract
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703288
  • Assessments: $1,078,000
  • Book: 0000
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: resi
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Frontage: 83.00
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 26 Philmore Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 30, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268194642

$1,075,000
Apr 30, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70881043

$1,075,000
Mar 24, 2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70881043

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/30/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268194642

$1,075,000
04/30/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70881043

$1,075,000
03/24/2009

Contingent

MLS PIN #70881043

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

Public Records for 26 Philmore Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,314,500Additions$619,700Total$1,934,200
Tax Record2025$18,955 ($1,580 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,576 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,576 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,026 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,122 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946Year Renovated1946ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:73 B:014 L:0010

Schools near 26 Philmore 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.

Newton
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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 26 Philmore Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,075,000
4
2,576
8,122
$1,010,000
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2,180
7,902
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