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Last Sold Price
4 beds5,630 sqft
31 Walsh Rd, Newton, MA 02459
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
2009Year Built
$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

This stately home, minutes from Charles River, provides 4 levels of sophisticated living as well as a 2 level Au Pair suite. Total of 4 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite full bath. Enter through a mahogany door into a naturally lit 2 story foyer, with marble flooring, and a spiral oak & wrought-iron staircase. The gourmet kitchen boasts high end stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, custom cabinets, granite counters, pantry, large breakfast room, and access to the rear deck. This opens...This stately home, minutes from Charles River, provides 4 levels of sophisticated living as well as a 2 level Au Pair suite. Total of 4 bedrooms, each with its own en-suite full bath. Enter through a mahogany door into a naturally lit 2 story foyer, with marble flooring, and a spiral oak & wrought-iron staircase. The gourmet kitchen boasts high end stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, custom cabinets, granite counters, pantry, large breakfast room, and access to the rear deck. This opens into a sunken family room with high soffit ceilings and a corner stone wood burning fireplace. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, Juliet balcony, 2 skylights, gas fireplace, 2 walk-in closets, and a master bath with jacuzzi tub and modern tile & glass shower. Third floor contains a large private office. Game room located on fully finished lower level. Yard is fully fenced, with tall Arbor Vitae for privacy, Belgian block patio with integrated fire pit, shed, and irrigation.
  • Listed by: Scott Driscoll • Redfin Corp.
  • Listed by: Deborah Neumann • Redfin Corp.
Listing closed: 09/15/2015 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 71878197

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,800,000

Avg days on market

58

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Redfin Corp., Scott Driscoll; Redfin Corp., Deborah Neumann

Sold By American Fortune Real Estate, Ronald Chow

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Property Information for 31 Walsh Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $13,612 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Garden, Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,183 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Walk/Jog Trails, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5630.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
  • Year Built Source: Owner
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mem.Spaulding
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill
  • Neighborhood: Newton Center
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 4
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors, French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Marble, Hardwood, Stone / Slate, Flooring - Marble, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Recessed Lighting, Entrance Foyer, Den, Mud Room, Home Office, Game Room, Central Vacuum
  • Interior Features: Central Vacuum, French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Second Floor, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Balcony, Storage Shed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Garden Area, Deck
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 110 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 336.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Balcony / Deck,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 21.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 208.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 16.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 195.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 15.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Skylight,Cathedral Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 132.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 11.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 391.0
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 23.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 17.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 285.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 19.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 8X14
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 368.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 16.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 616.0
  • Room Office Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Office Length: 22.0
  • Room Office Level: Third
  • Room Office Width: 28.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: According to Redfin policy,deposit money will be held by seller's attorney.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:84 B:011 L:0007,708252
  • Assessments: $1,172,400
  • Book: 54022
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 9999.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 8
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 31 Walsh Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 15, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #556699359

$1,500,000

+4.4% / yr

Sep 15, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71878197

$1,500,000
Jul 27, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71878197

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/15/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #556699359

$1,500,000

+4.4% / yr

09/15/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71878197

$1,500,000
07/27/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71878197

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

Public Records for 31 Walsh Road

Taxable ValueLand$635,600Additions$1,452,900Total$2,088,500
Tax Record2025$20,467 ($1,706 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,327 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,327 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,541 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,183 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1948Year Renovated1948ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:84 B:011 L:0007

Schools near 31 Walsh 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 8
Rating
School
Distance
Memorial Spaulding Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Oak Hill 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: 31 Walsh Road, Newton, MA 02459
$1,500,000
4
5,630
11,183
$1,625,000
6
3,664
10,454
$1,551,000
4
3,526
$1,880,000
5
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10,431
4
2
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