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Last Sold Price
6 beds4,556 sqft$527/sqft
36 Garden Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1898Year Built
$527/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Gorgeous victorian on a .55 acre property in the prime estate area of Newton. This home features a magnificent circular driveway, covered porches, period detail, elegant turret, and soaring 10’ ceilings. Move right into this immaculate and meticulously maintained 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath family home with modern updates. Its gracious living room with detailed fireplace & Victorian sash windows flows effortlessly to an inviting family room with built-ins & carved fireplace. Expansive dining room leads to...Gorgeous victorian on a .55 acre property in the prime estate area of Newton. This home features a magnificent circular driveway, covered porches, period detail, elegant turret, and soaring 10’ ceilings. Move right into this immaculate and meticulously maintained 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath family home with modern updates. Its gracious living room with detailed fireplace & Victorian sash windows flows effortlessly to an inviting family room with built-ins & carved fireplace. Expansive dining room leads to an updated spacious kitchen with a butler’s pantry. A fabulous enclosed four-season sunroom with sweeping views can be enjoyed throughout the day. Second level offers 10’ ceilings, main bedroom with updated bath & walk-in closet, and 3 generous bedrooms with oversized windows. The third floor has 2 bedrooms & a full bath. Large private deck overlooks beautifully landscaped grounds with mature trees, plantings & bluestone walkways. Perfect location only minutes to I-90, Boston & Newton Center
Listing closed: 05/31/2022 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72950902

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,600,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Newton, MA

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Location

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Property Information for 36 Garden Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,784 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Garden, Victorian
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1898
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,875 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Highway Access, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Other
  • Living Area: 4556.0
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood/Ward
  • High School: Nnhs
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Parquet, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Beamed Ceilings, Closet, Sun Room, Bedroom, Foyer
  • Laundry Features: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch - Enclosed, Deck, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s),Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom5 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Closet,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture,Dryer Hookup - Gas,Washer Hookup,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Skylight,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub,Remodeled
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Double Vanity/Sink,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Skylight,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Coffered Ceiling(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box,Window(s) - Picture
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Bay/Bow/Box
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Hot tub not working,pantry sink is cracked; 2nd floor Blue Bedroom - middle section under rug is a different color.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:025 L:0003,702789
  • Assessments: $1,975,700
  • Book: 21901
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 6
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Cooling Zones: 2
  • Heat Zones: 2
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 36 Garden Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72950902

$2,400,000
Mar 18, 2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72950902

Mar 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72950902

$2,495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2022

Sold

MLS PIN #72950902

$2,400,000
03/18/2022

Contingent

MLS PIN #72950902

03/09/2022

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72950902

$2,495,000

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

Public Records for 36 Garden Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,185,100Additions$1,197,500Total$2,382,600
Tax Record2025$23,349 ($1,946 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,556 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,556 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,684 SqFtStories3Lot Size23,875 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1898Year Renovated1898ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:025 L:0003

Schools near 36 Garden 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 - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Underwood Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Newton Country Day School
Private5 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.

Newton
Newton
An exclusive enclave of elegant estates. For generations, this historic town has been an exclusive enclave and remains one of Boston’s most desirable places to live. Newton is filled with luxurious estates cradled by lush greenery, and is surrounded by fine dining and shopping.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 36 Garden Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,400,000
6
4,556
23,875
$385,500
3.5
4,750
5,661
$385,500
8
5,661
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