28 Farmington Road

Sold 10/3/23
Sold 10/3/23
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$899,000
2 beds1,344 sqft

28 Farmington Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.19 acresLot Size
1941Year Built
$669/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

CHARMING COLONIAL beautifully sited on a tree-lined street with no through traffic! Step inside to an inviting fire-placed living room w/ hardwood floors, picture window, & open floor plan leading to a dining room, sitting area, & full bathroom w/ laundry beyond. Proceed to the heart of the home with its updated cherry/granite/stainless kitchen - thoughtfully designed with plenty of storage & direct outside access to a fabulous ball-field backyard. Head upstairs to discover a large bedroom, plus...CHARMING COLONIAL beautifully sited on a tree-lined street with no through traffic! Step inside to an inviting fire-placed living room w/ hardwood floors, picture window, & open floor plan leading to a dining room, sitting area, & full bathroom w/ laundry beyond. Proceed to the heart of the home with its updated cherry/granite/stainless kitchen - thoughtfully designed with plenty of storage & direct outside access to a fabulous ball-field backyard. Head upstairs to discover a large bedroom, plus second bedroom, & full hall bath w/ pedestal sink & stylish hexagon tiled floor. Head downstairs to two bright lower level rooms that can be used for storage, exercise equipment & more. Step back outside to be greeted with flowering perennials, hosta gardens, & patio for grilling or dining. Here's a great opportunity to buy in Newton & check the boxes: great curb appeal, beautiful yard & neighborhood setting close to schools, amenities & parks. Plus, Letter of De-leaded Paint Compliance!
  • Listed by: Diane Johnson • Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listing closed: 10/03/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73138120
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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 28 Farmington Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $7,660 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1941
  • Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,160 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1344.0
  • Color: Cream
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • 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: Franklin
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full
  • 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: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Window AC
  • Laundry Features: First Floor, Washer Hookup
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Patio, Rain Gutters
  • Exterior Features: Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC, 2 Units
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Central, Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dryer Hookup - Electric,Washer Hookup,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: Main,First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Dining Area,Cabinets - Upgraded,Exterior Access,Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Level: First

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: Letter of De-Leaded Paint Compliance in hand.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: 690123
  • Assessments: $752,500
  • Book: 23560
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 28 Farmington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 3, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73138120

$899,000—
Jul 21, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73138120

—
Jul 21, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73138120

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/03/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73138120

$899,000
07/21/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73138120

—
07/21/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73138120

—

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

Public records

28 Farmington Road

Beds

2

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

1,344 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,344 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

768 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 28 Farmington Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
Public - K to 5
F A Day Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fessenden School
Private - PK to 9
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Fessenden School
PrivatePK to 9

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: 28 Farmington Road, Newton, MA 02465
$899,000
2
1,344
8,160
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$1
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22 Farmington Road, Newton, MA 02465
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8,712
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7,690
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