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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,460 sqft
30 Margaret Rd, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.12 acresLot Size
1920Year Built
$534/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Conveniently located on a quiet side street off Route 9, this home sits on a private lot and offers nice wooded views and outdoor enjoyment. Features include gleaming hardwood floors throughout, gas heating, unfinished walkout basement, new hot water heater(2020), new insulation in attic and 2nd floor (2019), and double pane vinyl windows. First floor has a good sized kitchen that could use updating, dining room, large family room with fireplace, and office. Three large bedrooms with ample closet...Conveniently located on a quiet side street off Route 9, this home sits on a private lot and offers nice wooded views and outdoor enjoyment. Features include gleaming hardwood floors throughout, gas heating, unfinished walkout basement, new hot water heater(2020), new insulation in attic and 2nd floor (2019), and double pane vinyl windows. First floor has a good sized kitchen that could use updating, dining room, large family room with fireplace, and office. Three large bedrooms with ample closet space on the second floor. Conveniently located near all major highways, restaurants, shopping, and just 0.2 mi to Eliot D Line T Station. Sold as-is. Private showings begin Wed 6/2 by appointment. Offers due Monday 6/7 by 2pm.
  • Listed by: Paul Shao • REMAX Executive Realty
Listing closed: 07/16/2021 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72840427

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Location

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Property Information for 30 Margaret Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,392 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Highlands
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Lot Size: 0.12 AC / 5,400 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1460.0
  • Color: brick/brn
  • 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: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Home Office
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 154.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 11.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 10.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 110.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 154.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 140.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 210.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 10.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 108.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Office Length: 12.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Unused oil tank in basement will be removed before closing. Some settling in floors. Roof older. Heating system older and serviced in 2020.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:51 B:023 L:0011,693754
  • Assessments: $501,100
  • Book: 52219
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Zoning: MR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 30 Margaret Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 16, 2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72840427

$780,000
Jun 7, 2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72840427

Jun 7, 2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72840427

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/16/2021

Sold

MLS PIN #72840427

$780,000
06/07/2021

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #72840427

06/07/2021

Contingent

MLS PIN #72840427

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

Public Records for 30 Margaret Road

Taxable ValueLand$832,400Additions-Total$832,400
Tax Record2026$8,066 ($672 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,460 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,460 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt793 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,400 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningMR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:51 B:023 L:0011

Schools near 30 Margaret 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 - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Riverside Life Skills School
Private9 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

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This home: 30 Margaret Road, Newton, MA 02461
$780,000
3
1,460
5,400
$180,000
3
2.5
1,552
5,400
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1.5
1,712
5,379
$157,000
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2.5
1,451
9,876
$717,000
3
2
1,008
$1,160,000
3
1,568
3,600

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