40 Solon Street

Sold 5/2/17
Sold 5/2/17
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$974,700
3 beds2,071 sqft$471/sqft
40 Solon St, Newton, MA 02461
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,241 sq ftLot Size
1934Year Built
$471/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Charm and sunlight abound in this Cape/Colonial style home in a much desired neighborhood in Newton Highlands. The first floor features an updated kitchen with wood cabinets and granite, dining room with built-in china cabinet, front-to-back fireplace living room with entrance to a cozy screened-in sun porch, a versatile room with separate entry (can be used as home office, den or guestroom) and an updated full bath. The second floor has two bedrooms, a family bath, and a spacious master bedroom...Charm and sunlight abound in this Cape/Colonial style home in a much desired neighborhood in Newton Highlands. The first floor features an updated kitchen with wood cabinets and granite, dining room with built-in china cabinet, front-to-back fireplace living room with entrance to a cozy screened-in sun porch, a versatile room with separate entry (can be used as home office, den or guestroom) and an updated full bath. The second floor has two bedrooms, a family bath, and a spacious master bedroom with bath plus walk up access to an unfinished attic offering space for storage. The house is complete with a finished lower level including a recreation room with fireplace and a utility room. Hardwood floors throughout. Updates include: roof, boiler, kitchen, two bathrooms plus more. Interior has been freshly painted. Wonderful location - Close to schools, shopping, major routes, public transportation and 1/2 mile to the Newton Highlands "T".
Listing closed: 05/02/2017 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 72128335

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 40 Solon Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,929 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • County: Middlesex County
  • Town: Newton
  • MLS Area: Newton Highlands
  • Area: MA-Newton-Newton Highlands, MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Style: Cape
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1934
  • Lot Size: 0.14 AC / 6,241 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University, Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2071.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Countryside
  • High School: Newton South
  • Middle School: Brown
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 3
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s)
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Den, Walk-up Attic
  • Interior Features: Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Window(s) - Picture, Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Deck - Roof, Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Screens
  • Exterior Features: Screens, Professional Landscaping, Porch - Screened, Deck - Roof
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened, Deck - Roof
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air, Wall AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 247.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Attic Access
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 19.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 143.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony - Exterior
  • Bedroom2 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 11.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 169.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bedroom3 Length: 13.0
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom3 Width: 13.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Closet - Linen,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Window(s) - Picture
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 169.0
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Dining Room Length: 13.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 143.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Cabinets - Upgraded,Remodeled,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Length: 13.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 312.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Window(s) - Picture,Exterior Access
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: Exterior deck on second level off bedroom needs new flooring and railings.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 704309
  • Assessments: $706,000
  • Book: 39666
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Zoning: SR3
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Block
  • Cooling Zones: 1
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 1.0

Property History for 40 Solon Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72128335

$974,700—
Mar 13, 2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72128335

—
Mar 8, 2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72128335

$849,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2017

Sold

MLS PIN #72128335

$974,700
03/13/2017

Contingent

MLS PIN #72128335

—
03/08/2017

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #72128335

$849,000

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

Public Records for 40 Solon Street

Taxable ValueLand$869,200Additions$302,300Total$1,171,500
Tax Record2025$11,481 ($957 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,771 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,771 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt584 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,241 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1934Year Renovated1934ZoningSR3CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:81 B:022 L:0039

Schools near 40 Solon Street

This home is within Newton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Charles E Brown Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Newton South High School
Public - 9 to 12
Wellan Montessori School
Private - PK to 7
Rating
School
Distance
Countryside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Charles E Brown Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton South High School
Public9 to 12

Wellan Montessori School
PrivatePK to 7

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 Solon Street, Newton, MA 02461
$974,700
3
2,071
6,241
44 Solon Street, Newton, MA 02461
$1,000,000
3
1,720
6,359
34 Solon Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
$281,500
3
2.5
2,456
6,300
161 Woodcliff Road, Newton, MA 02461
$761,000
3
2,202
7,200
157 Woodcliff Road, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
–
3
1.5
1,756
7,200
30 Solon Street, Newton Highlands, MA 02461
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3
1.5
1,825
7,515

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