Last Sold Price
3 beds1,841 sqft$494/sqft
291 Dorset Rd, Newton, MA 02468

Description

An opportunity to make this charming center entrance Colonial your own. Long term owner is opening a new chapter and your chance to start yours! Located on tranquil tree lined Dorset Road in highly desirable Waban. First floor features a fireplaced living room with side sun room, formal dining room and large kitchen, while second floor has master bedroom w/bath along with two more bedrooms and bath. Lovely hardwood floors, moldings and trim throughout. Situated on a large corner lot, it offers endless...An opportunity to make this charming center entrance Colonial your own. Long term owner is opening a new chapter and your chance to start yours! Located on tranquil tree lined Dorset Road in highly desirable Waban. First floor features a fireplaced living room with side sun room, formal dining room and large kitchen, while second floor has master bedroom w/bath along with two more bedrooms and bath. Lovely hardwood floors, moldings and trim throughout. Situated on a large corner lot, it offers endless possibilities to expand or renovate the existing house to suit your needs (.41 FAR). Solidly constructed with some updates including windows, recent gas conversion and insulation but needs some vision. Conveniently located just minutes to the T, the shops and restaurants of the Village, the Mass Pike, Route 95 and the new Angier Elementary School. Bring your architect, contractor and your ideas!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/23/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Helen Tarantino • Shore Road Realty - Cityside

Property Details for 291 Dorset Road

Status
MLS #
72336142
Days on Market
282
Taxes
$9,147 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1930
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Waban
Area
MA-Newton-Waban, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2.00
Parking Spaces Total
2

Location

Listing Courtesy of Shore Road Realty - Cityside, Helen Tarantino

Sold By LBK Realty, Hossein Mobtaker

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Building Information for 291 Dorset Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,430 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,388 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,625

Property Taxes

$762

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 291 Dorset Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1841.0
  • Color: Cream
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Angier
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Bulkhead, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch, Deck
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Improved Driveway, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 165.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 11.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 176.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 104.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 8.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom2 Length: 8.0
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom2 Width: 5.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 192.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony - Exterior,Chair Rail
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 16.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 156.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Vinyl,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 260.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 20.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: property being sold "as is"- seller's disclosure available
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 697001
  • Assessments: $875,300
  • Block: 001
  • Book: 44827
  • Lot: 0025
  • Map: 55
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 836.0
  • Frontage: 140.00
  • Heat Zones: 2
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 291 Dorset Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 23, 2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72336142

$910,000
Feb 22, 2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72336142

May 30, 2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72336142

$1,125,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/23/2019

Sold

MLS PIN #72336142

$910,000
02/22/2019

Contingent

MLS PIN #72336142

05/30/2018

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72336142

$1,125,000

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

Public Records for 291 Dorset Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$11,442 ($954 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,841 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,841 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt801 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,430 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:55 B:001 L:0025

Schools near 291 Dorset 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
Rating
School
Distance
Angier Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 291 Dorset Road, Newton, MA 02468
$910,000
3
1,841
9,430
$313,000
3
2
2,199
8,600
4
2.5
2,796
12,110
$1,200,000
5
3,035
9,460
3
2.5
2,172
9,890
$568,800
3
11,890

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Listing Courtesy of Shore Road Realty - Cityside, Helen Tarantino

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