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5 beds6,136 sqft

40 Baldpate Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02459

Single FamilyProperty Type
2.46 acresLot Size
1933Year Built
$652/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

At the highest point of the prime baldpate hill neighborhood this distinctive residence presides over approx. 2.5 acres this coveted location offers magnificent views as well as extraordinary privacy. A unique property. Co-list w/sothebysAt the highest point of the prime baldpate hill neighborhood this distinctive residence presides over approx. 2.5 acres this coveted location offers magnificent views as well as extraordinary privacy. A unique property. Co-list w/sothebys
  • Listed by: Pauline Ho Bynum • Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/24/2003 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 30722862
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Median sold price

$2,925,000

Avg days on market

45

Sale-to-list ratio

98.6%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline Ho Bynum

Sold By Carol Brenner Realty, Carol Brenner

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Property Information for 40 Baldpate Hill Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $28,584 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 10

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1933
  • Lot Size: 2.46 AC / 107,338 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Shopping
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 6136.0
  • Color: BRICK
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Memspaulding
  • High School: South
  • Middle School: Oak Hill

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room, Master Bedroom
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Half, Sun Room
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Pool - Inground, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Other
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Patio
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • Roof Material: Tile, Slate, Other
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Leased
  • Parking Features: Detached, Leased
  • Parking Features: Leased
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 255.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 17.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 15.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 255.0
  • Bedroom2 Length: 17.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 180.0
  • Bedroom3 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 234.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 18.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom5 Area: 96.0
  • Bedroom5 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom5 Level: Second
  • Bedroom5 Width: 8.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Hot Tub / Spa
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 375.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 25.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 15.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 280.0
  • Family Room Length: 20.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 360.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Pantry
  • Kitchen Length: 20.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 18.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 13X11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 442.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: CO-LIST W/SOTHEBY
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 706553
  • Assessments: $2,617,600
  • Book: 00
  • Tax Year: 2003
  • Zoning: RES

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 5
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Frontage: 220.00
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Zones: 0
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.0
  • Selling Broker Comp: 2.0

Property History for 40 Baldpate Hill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 24, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127980506

$4,000,000—
Sep 24, 2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30722862

$4,000,000—
Aug 15, 2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30722862

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/24/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #127980506

$4,000,000
09/24/2003

Sold

MLS PIN #30722862

$4,000,000
08/15/2003

Contingent

MLS PIN #30722862

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Public records

40 Baldpate Hill Road

Beds

5

Baths

6

Total Finished SqFt

5,895 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

5,895 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

495 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 40 Baldpate 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
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: 40 Baldpate Hill Road, Newton, MA 02459
$4,000,000
5
6,136
107,338
–
5
6,828
35,010
$2,377,500
5
5,396
25,225
$1,900,000
5
2,284
25,000
$552,000
4
–
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$1,650,000
5
5,409
25,808

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Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Pauline Ho Bynum

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