28 Balcarres Rd

3,885 Sq. Ft.
$514 / Sq. Ft.
3,885
Sq. Ft.
$514
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Located on a most coveted cul-de-sac street atop West Newton Hill. This welcoming home offers privacy with picture perfect curb appeal, high ceilings, large windows, generously proportioned rooms, and a front porch, perfect for warm summer nights. The gracious entry, with beautiful detail, leads to the living room and family room with fireplace. The large dining room, also with a fireplace, opens to the custom designed chef's kitchen. The large Master Suite with dressing room and two additional bedrooms...Located on a most coveted cul-de-sac street atop West Newton Hill. This welcoming home offers privacy with picture perfect curb appeal, high ceilings, large windows, generously proportioned rooms, and a front porch, perfect for warm summer nights. The gracious entry, with beautiful detail, leads to the living room and family room with fireplace. The large dining room, also with a fireplace, opens to the custom designed chef's kitchen. The large Master Suite with dressing room and two additional bedrooms and family bath complete the 2nd floor. The third floor surprises with a 18x16 recreation room with soaring ceilings as well as a charming bedroom and a full bath. Lower level offers a gym, laundry and ample storage. The detached, oversized 2-car garage/carriage house, has a separate entrance office/guest/au-pair with bath. Impeccably maintained, professionally landscaped, close to all major routes, public transportation and villages of West Newton & Newtonville. Peirce School.

Listing Agents

  1. The Drucker Group

    The Drucker Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-480-5696

  2. Erica Chamberlain

    Erica Chamberlain

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (781)-405-2333

  3. Debbie Drucker

    Debbie Drucker

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-480-5696

  4. Amy Sucoff

    Amy Sucoff

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (617)-571-5484

Property Details for 28 Balcarres Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
West Newton
Area
MA-Newton-West Newton, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Victorian
Style
Victorian
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 07/01/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 28 Balcarres Road

StatusSold
MLS #72646088
Days on Market18
Taxes$20,421 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1885
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 28 Balcarres Road

Stories-Year Built1885Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,380 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,140

Property Taxes

$1,702

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 28 Balcarres Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 3885.0
  • Color: green
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Peirce
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton Hilll
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Exercise Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Bathroom
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Porch, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Cul-De-Sac
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Carriage Shed, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 208.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 221.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 210.0
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 208.0
  • Family Room Length: 16.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 221.0
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 224.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 286.0
  • Room Office Length: 22.0
  • Room Office Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Due to Covid-19 restrictions,showings will be limited. Strict social distancing guidelines will be observed.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:32 B:050 L:0010,688281
  • Assessments: $1,954,200
  • Book: 36599
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 28 Balcarres Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646088

$1,995,000
May 9, 2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646088

Apr 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72646088

$1,995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2020

Sold

MLS PIN #72646088

$1,995,000
05/09/2020

Contingent

MLS PIN #72646088

04/21/2020

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72646088

$1,995,000

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

Public Records for 28 Balcarres Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,213,100Additions$1,232,500Total$2,445,600
Tax Record2025$23,967 ($1,997 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt3,515 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,515 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt966 SqFtStories3Lot Size10,034 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1885Year Renovated1885ZoningSR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:32 B:050 L:0010

Schools near 28 Balcarres 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Peirce Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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.

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