Last Sold Price
4 beds2,656 sqft$326/sqft
30 Shady Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

1956 Colonial in impeccable condition. Beautifully sited on a quiet tree-lined street and just a quick walk to Newton Highlands "T" & Countryside School. 1st floor features a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen & cathedral ceiling family room( each with bamboo floors) powder room, and study/office. Master + 3 beds on 2nd. Lower level playroom with a wall of bookcases. Enjoy dining on the deck with stairs leading to the level yard. Easy access to Boston and Logan.1956 Colonial in impeccable condition. Beautifully sited on a quiet tree-lined street and just a quick walk to Newton Highlands "T" & Countryside School. 1st floor features a fireplaced living room, formal dining room, updated kitchen & cathedral ceiling family room( each with bamboo floors) powder room, and study/office. Master + 3 beds on 2nd. Lower level playroom with a wall of bookcases. Enjoy dining on the deck with stairs leading to the level yard. Easy access to Boston and Logan.
LISTING CLOSED: 04/19/2013 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Susan Liberman • Compass

Property Details for 30 Shady Hill Road

Status
MLS #
71430553
Days on Market
198
Taxes
$8,159 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1956
Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newton Highlands
Area
MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,657,500

Avg days on market

29

Sale-to-list ratio

99.6%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Susan Liberman

Sold By Unlimited Sotheby's International Realty, Jonathan Ufland

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Building Information for 30 Shady Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,844 SF

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$5,077 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,397

Property Taxes

$680

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 30 Shady Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2656.0
  • Color: white
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Countertop Range, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Bamboo, Hardwood, Other, Flooring - Laminate, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Home Office
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Deck
  • Lot Description: Wooded
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewage District: mwra
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 240.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 72.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 156.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 360.0
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 20.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 120.0
  • Kitchen Features: Countertops - Upgraded,Cabinets - Upgraded
  • Kitchen Length: 12.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 276.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 23.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 90.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Office Length: 10.0
  • Room Office Level: First
  • Room Office Width: 9.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public, Private Road
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: new roof 2010 installed gas line / high efficiency gas furnace 2002 on demand HWH 2011
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 707136
  • Assessments: $730,400
  • Block: 05
  • Book: 35473
  • Lot: 24
  • Map: 83
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Zoning: Resi
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: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 30 Shady Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 19, 2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71430553

$865,000
Apr 18, 2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351792406

$865,000

+1.5% / yr

Mar 4, 2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71430553

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/19/2013

Sold

MLS PIN #71430553

$865,000
04/18/2013

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #351792406

$865,000

+1.5% / yr

03/04/2013

Contingent

MLS PIN #71430553

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

Public Records for 30 Shady Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$968,500Additions$743,100Total$1,711,600
Tax Record2025$16,774 ($1,398 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,746 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt544 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,884 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1935Year Renovated1935ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:83 B:005 L:0024

Schools near 30 Shady 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 - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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 Shady Hill Road, Newton, MA 02461
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2,656
10,844
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