27 Bishopsgate Road

Sold 7/25/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$2,000,000

6 beds5 baths5,027 sqft$398/sqft

27 Bishopsgate Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.28 acresLot Size

1928Year Built

$398/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Impressive 1928 well maintained, brick Georgian Colonial in fantastic quiet Newton Centre/ Chestnut Hill location, perfect for casual and formal living and entertaining. The grand entrance foyer is balanced by well-proportioned rms, incl’ing a front-to-back living rm with fireplace, a library, a banquet-sized dining rm & a fabulous butler’s pantry. The open plan kitchen, breakfast area & family rm were renovated using high end finishes/ appl’s featuring Sub Zero, Wolf, Bakelite hardware, vaulted...Impressive 1928 well maintained, brick Georgian Colonial in fantastic quiet Newton Centre/ Chestnut Hill location, perfect for casual and formal living and entertaining. The grand entrance foyer is balanced by well-proportioned rms, incl’ing a front-to-back living rm with fireplace, a library, a banquet-sized dining rm & a fabulous butler’s pantry. The open plan kitchen, breakfast area & family rm were renovated using high end finishes/ appl’s featuring Sub Zero, Wolf, Bakelite hardware, vaulted ceilings & Palladian windows. The 2 flr incl’s the master bdrm wth en suite bath, three additional bdrms, bath & playrm; 2 more bdrms & full bth on the 3rd flr. The lower-level has a walk-in cedar closet, kitchenette, pantry, bath & large finished room perfect for a home office/playroom/gym space. 2 car side-by-side garage. Walk to Newton Centre, D Green Line T. Walk or 5 min drive to The Street/Wegmans, CH mall, restaurants, houses of worship & Easy access to Boston & Logan Airport.

Listing closed: 07/25/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72157766

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Property Information for 27 Bishopsgate Road

Property Details

Taxes: $17,562 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Middlesex County
Town: Newton
MLS Area: Newton Center
Area: MA-Newton-Newton Center, MA-Newton
Architectural Style: Colonial, Georgian
Style: Colonial, Georgian
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces Total: 4

Building Information

Year Built: 1928
Lot Size: 0.28 AC / 12,384 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks)

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 5027.0
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: Masonrice/ Ward
High School: Newton North

Middle School: Brown/Day
Neighborhood: Newton Center

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Oven, Disposal, Microwave, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Range Hood, Cooktop, Instant Hot Water
Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor

Num of Baths: 5.0
Num of Full Baths: 3
Num of Half Baths: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
DoorFeatures: French Doors
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Interior Features: Bedroom, Foyer, Bathroom, Finish - Sheetrock
Interior Features: Finish - Sheetrock, French Doors, Security System
Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup
Primary Bath: Yes
SpaYN: No
Window Features: Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s), Screens

Exterior Features

Construction: Brick
Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens

Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Roof Material: Shingle

Parking Features

Attached Garage: No
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 2.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Parking Features: Side Entry, Oversized Parking, Off-Street, Paved Driveway

Utilities

Cooling: Central Air, ENERGY STAR
Cooling: Yes

Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heating: Central, Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer
Water: Public

Property Information

Property Info

UFFI: Unknown
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

Tax Information

Tax ID: S:61 B:022 L:0008,698104
Assessments: $1,579,300

Book: 52769
Tax Year: 2017
Zoning: SR1

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 6

Other Building Characteristics

Accessibility Features: No
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab

Cooling Zones: 3
Heat Zones: 10

Complex & Association Information

Association Security: Security System
Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info

Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 27 Bishopsgate Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 25, 2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #602515210	$2,000,000	+486.9% / yr
Jul 25, 2017	Sold MLS PIN #72157766	$2,000,000	—
May 5, 2017	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72157766		—
May 5, 2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72157766		—
May 3, 2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72157766	$1,898,000	—
May 14, 2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326598478	$1	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/25/2017	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #602515210	$2,000,000 +486.9% / yr
07/25/2017	Sold MLS PIN #72157766	$2,000,000
05/05/2017	Under Agreement MLS PIN #72157766	—
05/05/2017	Contingent MLS PIN #72157766	—
05/03/2017	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #72157766	$1,898,000
05/14/2009	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326598478	$1

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

Public Records for 27 Bishopsgate Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,733,600Additions$670,100Total$2,403,700

Tax Record2025$23,556 ($1,963 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,104 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,104 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt671 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,384 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1928Year Renovated1928ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:61 B:022 L:0008

Schools near 27 Bishopsgate Road

This home is within Newton School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.8 mi
8/10	Ward Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
10/10	Newton South High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.5 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 6	0.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.7 mi
NR	B C Campus School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 10	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Mason-Rice Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.8 mi
8/10	Ward Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.5 mi
10/10	Charles E Brown Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
10/10	Newton South High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.5 mi
NR	Mount Alvernia Academy PrivatePK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Mt Alvernia High School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	B C Campus School PrivatePK to 10 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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This home: 27 Bishopsgate Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,000,000	6	5	5,027	12,384
30 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459	$1	4	4	3,870	22,500
45 Bishopsgate Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$1,475,000	5	4.5	4,933	11,298
44 Montvale Road, Newton, MA 02459	$5,344,000	6	6	7,473	38,329
53 Bishopsgate Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	4	2.5	3,574	15,042
46 Bishopsgate Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$675,000	5	3.5	3,050	12,950
10 Bishopsgate Road, Newton, MA 02459	$2,940,000	5	5	6,454	25,031
19 Montvale Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	$1,400,000	5	3	3,740	9,015
54 Montvale Road, Newton Center, MA 02459	–	–	3.5	3,785	–
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