Last Sold Price
5 beds3,462 sqft$416/sqft
30 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Description

Set on a picturesque gas-lit cul-de-sac on West Newton Hill stands this five plus bedroom Colonial with tree top views. Many updates have been made to this home while maintaining the original charm and period details. This home features a first floor family room, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and multiple decks for great indoor outdoor enjoyment. Two staircases lead to a second and third floor with five bedrooms including a master suite. The walk-out lower level has a playroom, art room...Set on a picturesque gas-lit cul-de-sac on West Newton Hill stands this five plus bedroom Colonial with tree top views. Many updates have been made to this home while maintaining the original charm and period details. This home features a first floor family room, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen and multiple decks for great indoor outdoor enjoyment. Two staircases lead to a second and third floor with five bedrooms including a master suite. The walk-out lower level has a playroom, art room and additional private porch. The elevated large patio terrace provides great privacy and views along with outdoor play space. The property is conveniently located between West Newton Hill and Newtonville providing quick access to local shops, restaurants and public transportation. This is a great commuter location with easy access in and out of Boston.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/04/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 30 Birch Hill Road

Status
MLS #
72174790
Days on Market
13
Taxes
$12,579 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1890
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
1

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,700,000

Avg days on market

33

Sale-to-list ratio

96.6%

Newton, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Compass, The Drucker Group

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Building Information for 30 Birch Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,550 SF

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$8,368 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,319

Property Taxes

$1,048

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Birch Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping, Medical Facility, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3462.0
  • Color: White
  • 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: Cabot
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
  • Neighborhood: West Newton Hill
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Dining Room, Family Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Wood, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Laminate, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Half, Office, Bathroom, Play Room, Game Room, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio, Professional Landscaping
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Wood
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
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: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior
  • Dining Room Level: Second
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Dining Area
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Fireplace,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Level: Third
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: easement on left side of house.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 686280
  • Assessments: $1,131,200
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR 2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 3
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 30 Birch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 4, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602952516

$1,440,000

+7.3% / yr

Aug 4, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72174790

$1,440,000
Jun 14, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72174790

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/04/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602952516

$1,440,000

+7.3% / yr

08/04/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72174790

$1,440,000
06/14/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72174790

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

Public Records for 30 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,148,900Additions$648,900Total$1,797,800
Tax Record2025$17,618 ($1,468 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,522 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,522 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt710 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:012 L:0001

Schools near 30 Birch Hill 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
Cabot 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 30 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465
$1,440,000
5
3,462
11,550
$2,150,000
5
5,922
23,984
$250,000
3
1,144
$4,500,000
5
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30,972
$745,000
3
3,473
12,804
$745,000
6
3,538
12,804

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