280 Islington Rd

3,712 Sq. Ft.
$414 / Sq. Ft.
3,712
Sq. Ft.
$414
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Islington Peninsula. Rare waterfront property fronting on the Charles River with a boathouse. Idyllic setting on nearly 20,000' with sprawling lawns abutting conservation land offering bird watching and fishing. Convenient to major routes, public transportation & village center. Dinner out in Waltham by boat launching from your private boathouse. Nearby jogging and Charles River cycling trail. Well designed floor plan maximizing incredible water views from most rooms. Fabulous expanded and tastefully...Islington Peninsula. Rare waterfront property fronting on the Charles River with a boathouse. Idyllic setting on nearly 20,000' with sprawling lawns abutting conservation land offering bird watching and fishing. Convenient to major routes, public transportation & village center. Dinner out in Waltham by boat launching from your private boathouse. Nearby jogging and Charles River cycling trail. Well designed floor plan maximizing incredible water views from most rooms. Fabulous expanded and tastefully updated four bedroom, three and one half bathroom con-temporized Colonial. Remodeled cook's kitchen, updated bathrooms include exquisite master bathroom. Two fireplaces.
  1. Listed by Holly Wyner • Hammond Residential Real Estate

Property Details for 280 Islington Road

Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Style
Colonial, Contemporary
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 02/17/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 280 Islington Road

StatusSold
MLS #71780784
Days on Market1
Taxes$20,200 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1946
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Holly Wyner

Sold By Hammond Residential Real Estate, Lewitt Real Estate Team

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Building Information for 280 Islington Road

Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size0.46 AC / 19,870 SF

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$9,345 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,662

Property Taxes

$1,683

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 280 Islington Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3712.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Burr
  • High School: Newton North Hs
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sitting Room, Game Room, Study, Central Vacuum, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, Wetbar
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck, Patio
  • Lot Description: Flood Plain
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Waterfront, Navigable Water, River, Direct Access
  • Waterview Features: River
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 325.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 25.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 210.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Balcony / Deck
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 12.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 264.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 22.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 210.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Family Room Length: 15.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 264.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded,Deck - Exterior
  • Kitchen Length: 22.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 280.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: C/A on 2nd floor only. Annual flood insurance is $459.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 690738
  • Assessments: $1,666,700
  • Book: 37383
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Zoning: Res.
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 280 Islington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 17, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488769953

$1,537,500

+8.4% / yr

Feb 17, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71780784

$1,537,500
Jan 6, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71780784

DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/17/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #488769953

$1,537,500

+8.4% / yr

02/17/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71780784

$1,537,500
01/06/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71780784

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

Public Records for 280 Islington Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,662,000Additions$849,100Total$2,511,100
Tax Record2025$24,609 ($2,051 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,176 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,176 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt658 SqFtStories2Lot Size19,870 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:41 B:027 L:0045Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Islington 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
C C Burr
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Meadowbrook School
PrivatePK to 8

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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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Holly Wyner

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