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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,135 sqft
34 Playstead Rd, Unit 2, Newton, MA 02458
CondoProperty Type
1916Year Built
$228/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$173HOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Extensively renovated two level unit. Beautiful original woodwork and refinished floors,several handsome stained glass windows and a built in hutch. Central air conditioning, new wiring, roof, and gas furnace. Master bed/bath and laundry room on third floor The renovations have been carefully done and create a wonderful blend of old and new. Easy entrance to Mass Pike.Extensively renovated two level unit. Beautiful original woodwork and refinished floors,several handsome stained glass windows and a built in hutch. Central air conditioning, new wiring, roof, and gas furnace. Master bed/bath and laundry room on third floor The renovations have been carefully done and create a wonderful blend of old and new. Easy entrance to Mass Pike.
  • Listed by: Susanne Nicolazzo • Susanne Nicolazzo
Listing closed: 05/14/2009 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70886205

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Listing Courtesy of Susanne Nicolazzo, Susanne Nicolazzo

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Galina Laffer

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Property Information for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 2

Property Details
  • MLS Type: Condominium/Co-Op / Condo
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 34 Playstead Road Condo Association
  • Floor: 2
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Pet Policy Details: Pets Allowed
  • Year Built: 1916
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping
  • Current Financing: Withheld
  • Living Area: 2135.0
  • Total Units: 2
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Renovated Since
  • 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, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Sun Room, Den
  • Laundry Features: Third Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded
  • Parking Features: Deeded
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 300.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet - Linen,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 15.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Third Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 20.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 140.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 10.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 14.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Third
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 168.0
  • Dining Room Length: 12.0
  • Dining Room Level: Second
  • Dining Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 187.0
  • Kitchen Length: 11.0
  • Kitchen Level: Second
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 6X14
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 154.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Room Living Room Width: 14.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 3
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: assessment represents two family
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 710390007,702330
  • Assessments: $0
  • Book: 51117
  • Tax Year: 2009
  • Zoning: MR1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Water, Sewer, Insurance, Maintenance Structure
  • Complex Name: 34 Playstead Road Condo Association
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 2
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 2.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268892349

$487,000
May 14, 2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70886205

$487,000
Apr 27, 2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70886205

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2009

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #268892349

$487,000
05/14/2009

Sold

MLS PIN #70886205

$487,000
04/27/2009

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70886205

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

Public Records for 34 Playstead Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$793,000Total-
Tax Record2025$7,771 ($648 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,294 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,294 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt412 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,960 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1914ZoningMR1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:71 B:039 L:0007A

Schools near 34 Playstead Road, Unit 2

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
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Bais Yaakov Of Boston High 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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