40 Brackett Road

Sold 11/16/05
Sold 11/16/05
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,560,000
4 beds3,443 sqft

40 Brackett Rd, Newton, MA 02458

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.33 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$453/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Splendid and gracious home, extensively renovated. Extraordinary family room overlooks expansive level yard, cook's kitchen, library, great master suite, lower level includes media room, gym, and guest suite, all amenities. A very special home!Splendid and gracious home, extensively renovated. Extraordinary family room overlooks expansive level yard, cook's kitchen, library, great master suite, lower level includes media room, gym, and guest suite, all amenities. A very special home!
  • Listed by: Jeanne Cowan • Coldwell Banker Realty - Newton
Listing closed: 11/16/2005 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 70189623
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,775,000

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Newton, MA

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Property Information for 40 Brackett Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $13,623 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Style: Tudor
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,242 SF

General Details

Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 3443.0
  • Color: brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Ward
  • High School: North
  • Middle School: Bigelow

Features

Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
  • Basement Features: Full, Finished, Interior Access, Sump Pump
  • Num of Baths: 4.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Hardwood, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Library, Exercise Room, Media Room, Wetbar
  • Interior Features: Wetbar, Security System
  • Laundry Features: First Floor
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Deck, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof Material: Slate
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Paved Drive, Off-Street
  • Parking Features: Off-Street
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas, Fireplace
  • Heating: Yes
  • Water: Public, City/Town Water

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 304.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Walk-In Closet(s),Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 19.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 182.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 224.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom3 Length: 14.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 16.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 121.0
  • Bedroom4 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom4 Width: 11.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 252.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 18.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 468.0
  • Family Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck
  • Family Room Length: 18.0
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 26.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 224.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 14.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 340.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 17.0

Property Information

Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: sq ft does not include finished lower level
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 703245
  • Assessments: $1,422,800
  • Book: 27164
  • Tax Year: 2005
  • Zoning: sr2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Area: 0.0
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System

Market and Agent Information

Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Selling Broker Comp: 0
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 40 Brackett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 16, 2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190392648

$1,560,000

+1088501.9% / yr

Nov 16, 2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70189623

$1,560,000—
Sep 15, 2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70189623

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/16/2005

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #190392648

$1,560,000

+1088501.9% / yr

11/16/2005

Sold

MLS PIN #70189623

$1,560,000
09/15/2005

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #70189623

—

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

Public records

40 Brackett Road

Beds

5

Baths

3.5

Total Finished SqFt

3,431 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,431 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

356 SqFt

Stories

2

Schools near 40 Brackett Road

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ward Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bigelow Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton North High School
Public - 9 to 12
Trinity Catholic High School
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Trinity Catholic 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 40 Brackett Road, Newton, MA 02458
$1,560,000
4
3,443
14,242
36 Brackett Road, Newton, MA 02458
–
4
3.5
4,478
13,898
46 Brackett Road, Newton, MA 02458
–
3
2,559
8,450
76 Park Avenue, Newton, MA 02458
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3
3.5
1,992
9,790
82 Park Avenue, Newton, MA 02458
$843,500
4
2,198
8,559
41 Brackett Road, Newton, MA 02458
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3
3.5
2,827
11,622

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