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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,158 sqft
34 Playstead Rd, Unit 1, Newton, MA 02458
CondoProperty Type
1914Year Built
$623/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$197/moHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Introducing an elegant yet adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium with 1158 sq ft, on the first floor of a handsome 2-unit property in Newton Corner. This sun-filled home has many gorgeous details with beautiful original woodwork, a living room with leaded glass transom window, dining room open to the kitchen with stained glass window and stunning leaded glass built-in hutch, a bonus home office/sunroom, and two spacious bedrooms. The kitchen features granite and stainless steel appliances, most...Introducing an elegant yet adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath condominium with 1158 sq ft, on the first floor of a handsome 2-unit property in Newton Corner. This sun-filled home has many gorgeous details with beautiful original woodwork, a living room with leaded glass transom window, dining room open to the kitchen with stained glass window and stunning leaded glass built-in hutch, a bonus home office/sunroom, and two spacious bedrooms. The kitchen features granite and stainless steel appliances, most of which have been recently replaced, a large pantry, and there is a bonus heated sunroom adjacent to the living room, which functions as the perfect home office or home gym. This well-maintained home was remodeled and converted in 2008, and includes central A/C. 1-car parking in the driveway, shared yard and ample storage in the basement. Underwood, Bigelow and Newton North. Within close proximity to express buses and the Mass Pike to downtown Boston. The perfect Boston commuter location!
Listing closed: 02/28/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72930789

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Avg days on market

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty - Westwood, Kristen Meleedy

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Property Information for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 1

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,006 / year
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Corner
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Corner, MA-Newton
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1
  • Unit Placement: Street, Front
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 34 Playstead Road Condominium
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 1
  • Residences: 2
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1914
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, University
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1158.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Converted: 2008
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Office, Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Fiber-Optic
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Walk-in Storage, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Building
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Entry Location: Street,Front
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Assigned, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Assigned, Guest, Paved Driveway, Exclusive Parking
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Individual, Unit Control
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Electric, Individual, Unit Control
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 156.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 154.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Main
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 42.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Lighting - Sconce,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bathroom1 Length: 7.0
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main
  • Bathroom1 Width: 6.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Stained Glass,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: Main
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 252.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 21.0
  • Kitchen Level: Main
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 17X38
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Open Floorplan,Lighting - Overhead,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 119.0
  • Room Office Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Length: 7.0
  • Room Office Level: Main
  • Room Office Width: 17.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 6
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Fridge,microwave replaced 2018,washer & dryer,hot water tank 2019,oven repaired 2021 w/new igniter. House exterior,trim,porch painted 2019. Interior repainted 2021. Porch stairs repaired 2019. Office has electric heat. See walk-through video,3D tour,floor plans 34Playstead1.com/unbranded
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:71 B:039 L:0007,702330
  • Assessments: $570,900
  • Book: 61987
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance
  • Complex Name: 34 Playstead Road Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 2
  • Owner Occupied Source: Owner
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 1
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 1

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72930789

$721,138
Jan 19, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72930789

Jan 3, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72930789

$699,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72930789

$721,138
01/19/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72930789

01/03/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72930789

$699,000

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

Public Records for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 1

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$683,200Total-
Tax Record2025$6,695 ($558 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,158 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt562 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,960 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1914Year Renovated1914ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:039 L:0007

Schools near 34 Playstead Road, Unit 1

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 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Perkins School For The Blind
PrivatePK 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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