Last Sold Price
5 beds5,922 sqft$363/sqft
36 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465

Description

Amazing Florentine Villa, at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the most appealing locations on West Newton Hill. Striking open living/dining room with 15 foot ceilings and incredible architectural detail. A property with unique characteristics, it is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The magnificent entry foyer is enhanced with an impressive staircase, showcasing two large stained glass windows. Expansive 2005 custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, open to family area....Amazing Florentine Villa, at the end of a cul-de-sac in one of the most appealing locations on West Newton Hill. Striking open living/dining room with 15 foot ceilings and incredible architectural detail. A property with unique characteristics, it is a masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. The magnificent entry foyer is enhanced with an impressive staircase, showcasing two large stained glass windows. Expansive 2005 custom kitchen with granite and stainless steel appliances, open to family area. Spacious open 3rd floor with game room and bedroom with en suite bathroom. Lower level office suite with separate entrance. Three car garage built in 1980 with separate studio apartment. There is a beautiful wrap around terrace offering sweeping views of the expansive grounds. Two lots make up the 23,984 sq ft which also fronts on Otis St.
LISTING CLOSED: 12/30/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 36 Birch Hill Road

Status
MLS #
71795789
Days on Market
259
Taxes
$20,638 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Single Family / Detached
Year Built
1914
Town
Newton
Area
MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Other (See Remarks)
Style
Other (See Remarks)
Garage Spaces
3
Parking Spaces Total
4

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,800,000

Avg days on market

82

Sale-to-list ratio

93.5%

Newton, MA

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Square Feet
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Location

Sold By Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest, Jaime N. Kidston

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Building Information for 36 Birch Hill Road

Stories-Year Built1914Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,984 SF

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$12,648 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,928

Property Taxes

$1,720

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 36 Birch Hill Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 5922.0
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cabot
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Walk Out
  • Num of Baths: 7.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 7
  • FireplaceFeatures: Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Great Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate, Rubber
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Forced Air, Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 360.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 24.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 336.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom2 Length: 24.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 14.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom4 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 200.0
  • Bedroom5 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bedroom5 Length: 25.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
  • Bedroom5 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: Basement
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 240.0
  • Dining Room Length: 16.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 306.0
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area
  • Kitchen Length: 18.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 17.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 330.0
  • Room Living Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Area: 264.0
  • Room Office Length: 22.0
  • Room Office Level: Basement
  • Room Office Width: 12.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Taxes and assessment are of both lots
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:24 B:012 L:0013,686292
  • Assessments: $1,778,600
  • Book: 11587
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 3
  • Heat Zones: 7
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1

Property History for 36 Birch Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563373645

$2,150,000
Dec 30, 2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71795789

$2,150,000
Nov 13, 2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71795789

DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #563373645

$2,150,000
12/30/2015

Sold

MLS PIN #71795789

$2,150,000
11/13/2015

Contingent

MLS PIN #71795789

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

Public Records for 36 Birch Hill Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,129,400Additions$2,086,900Total$3,216,300
Tax Record2025$31,520 ($2,627 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths6Total Finished SqFt3,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,971 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt986 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,584 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1914Year Renovated1914ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:012 L:0013

Schools near 36 Birch 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cabot Elementary School
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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: 36 Birch Hill Road, Newton, MA 02465
$2,150,000
5
5,922
23,984
$1,440,000
5
3,462
11,550
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3
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