Last Sold Price
4 beds2,405 sqft$519/sqft
31 Puritan Rd, Newton, MA 02461

Description

Sunny Expanded Cape on Quiet Street in Sought After Newton Highlands Neighborhood. Open Floor Plan Features Extensively Renovated Kitchen with Granite, Stainless, Island, Cherry Cabinets and Skylights. Fire-placed Living Room Opens to Dining Room and Bay Windowed Family Room. Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (Including Two Bedrooms and Bathroom on the First Floor). Hardwood Floors Throughout. Enclosed, Screened-in Porch Overlooks Lovely Landscaped Fenced-in Corner Lot. Central Air. Underground Sprinklers....Sunny Expanded Cape on Quiet Street in Sought After Newton Highlands Neighborhood. Open Floor Plan Features Extensively Renovated Kitchen with Granite, Stainless, Island, Cherry Cabinets and Skylights. Fire-placed Living Room Opens to Dining Room and Bay Windowed Family Room. Four Bedrooms, Two Bathrooms (Including Two Bedrooms and Bathroom on the First Floor). Hardwood Floors Throughout. Enclosed, Screened-in Porch Overlooks Lovely Landscaped Fenced-in Corner Lot. Central Air. Underground Sprinklers. Attached Garage with Spacious Adjacent Mudroom. This Home has been Beautifully Maintained by the Current Owner. Fabulous Location- Around the Corner from Cold Spring Park and Walking Distance to Newton Highlands Village, Crystal Lake, Eliot "T" and Brand New (2017) Zervas Elementary School!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/16/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 31 Puritan Road

Status
MLS #
72019213
Days on Market
12
Taxes
$10,854 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1939
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces Total
3

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,299,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

103.4%

[Newton, MA]

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Square Feet
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Location

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Building Information for 31 Puritan Road

Stories-Year Built1939Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,364 SF

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$7,253 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,349

Property Taxes

$905

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 31 Puritan Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2405.0
  • Color: Green
  • 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: Zervas
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Highlands
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features: Closet, Ceiling Fan(s), Mud Room
  • Interior Features: French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box, Insulated Windows, Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 216.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 18.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 156.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 120.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: First
  • Bedroom4 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 312.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Length: 26.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 459.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 27.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 192.0
  • Kitchen Features: Skylight,Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 559.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 43.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 696455
  • Assessments: $944,300
  • Book: 030166
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Zoning: resid
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • 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: 2.5

Property History for 31 Puritan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577808489

$1,249,000

+6.3% / yr

Aug 16, 2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72019213

$1,249,000
Jun 10, 2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72019213

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2016

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #577808489

$1,249,000

+6.3% / yr

08/16/2016

Sold

MLS PIN #72019213

$1,249,000
06/10/2016

Contingent

MLS PIN #72019213

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

Public Records for 31 Puritan Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,179,900Additions$472,200Total$1,652,100
Tax Record2025$16,191 ($1,349 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,405 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt223 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,364 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1939Year Renovated1939ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:54 B:021 L:0021

Schools near 31 Puritan 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
Zervas Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill 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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Puritan Road, Newton, MA 02461
$1,249,000
4
2,405
10,364
$1,635,000
4
2,992
11,670
$1
3
2
2,456
$780,000
3
2,168
12,664
$432,000
3
1,724
12,234
$745,000
3
2,039
12,750

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