26 Playstead Road

Sold 1/29/21
Sold 1/29/21
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,050,000
4 beds2,896 sqft
26 Playstead Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.09 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$363/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Oversized 2 family home tucked away from the madding crowd, yet just a hop onto the Pike, a skip to the x-bus & a jump to the commuter rail or green line. Or stay home and watch the world go by from a perfect home office overlooking fall foliage by your front entry. 2896sf of old world charm, natural wood, leaded glass, beamed ceiling & huge DR china cabinet. The LR opens wide into both the DR and apartment entry. Both units have sunrooms, eat in kitchens with large storage pantries, & insulated...Oversized 2 family home tucked away from the madding crowd, yet just a hop onto the Pike, a skip to the x-bus & a jump to the commuter rail or green line. Or stay home and watch the world go by from a perfect home office overlooking fall foliage by your front entry. 2896sf of old world charm, natural wood, leaded glass, beamed ceiling & huge DR china cabinet. The LR opens wide into both the DR and apartment entry. Both units have sunrooms, eat in kitchens with large storage pantries, & insulated replacement windows. Unit 2 has an eye-opening walk up, unfinished attic with enticing expansion potential. There is a large walk out basement with high ceilings and great space. A bit of back yard space next to a 2 car garage and more surface parking in the drive round out the picture. Many updates include boilers, hot water heaters, roofs, chimney pointing & more. This home offers terrific value in a convenient location!
  • Listed by: Ed Lyon • Preservation Properties
  • Listed by: Ed Lyon EcoBroker Group • Preservation Properties
Listing closed: 01/29/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72756900

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,210,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 26 Playstead Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $8,658 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Corner
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,960 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2896.0
  • Color: Blue
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Unit 2(Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer), Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Unit 1(undefined), Unit 2(Hardwood Floors)
  • Interior Features: Unit 1(Lead Certification Available, Bathroom With Tub & Shower), Unit 2(Ceiling Fans, Storage, Bathroom with Shower Stall), Unit 1 Rooms(Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom), Unit 2 Rooms(Living Room, Office/Den
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Unit 1(Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup)
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Unit 1(None), Unit 2(None)
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service, Knob & Tube Wiring
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Unit 1(Steam, Gas), Unit 2(Steam
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 1st fl has Letter of Lead Paint Compliance,2nd floor never tested. Home has active knob & tube wiring. Rents quoted are estimated market rents. Current tenants paying well below market {$1600 for Unit 1,$1400 for Unit 2} Offers due 3pm Tues,11/17 but seller reserves option to accept offer prior.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:039 L:0009,702332
  • Assessments: $829,300
  • Book: 18943
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
  • Foundation Area: 1284.0
  • Frontage: 60.00
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Owner
  • GOI: $51,600.00
  • Insurance: $2,071.00
  • GRE: $12,336
  • RME: $641
  • NOI: $39,264.00
  • Operating Expense: $12,336.00
  • WSE: $1,238.00
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $4,300.00
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 26 Playstead Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 29, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72756900

$1,050,000—
Nov 18, 2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72756900

—
Nov 18, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72756900

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/29/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72756900

$1,050,000
11/18/2020

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72756900

—
11/18/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72756900

—

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

Public Records for 26 Playstead Road

Taxable ValueLand$805,600Additions$434,600Total$1,240,200
Tax Record2025$12,154 ($1,013 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,885 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,885 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,284 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,960 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1880Year Renovated1880ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:039 L:0009

Schools near 26 Playstead Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bigelow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Perkins School For The Blind
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivatePK 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.

Newton
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