Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds2,379 sqft
40 Valley Spring Rd, Newton, MA 02458
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.23 acresLot Size
1953Year Built
$1,033/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Custom 2013 architect-designed, back-to-studs renovated mid-century contemporary, artfully re-imagined and defined by clean, minimalist lines, an open floor plan & exceptional outdoor areas. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls retract to creatively blend and extend interiors with stellar exteriors in a private, woodland setting. Walnut accents and built-in cabinetry combine to create inviting, cohesive & fun design. Highly functional space, equally suitable for both everyday living & easy, large-scale entertaining....Custom 2013 architect-designed, back-to-studs renovated mid-century contemporary, artfully re-imagined and defined by clean, minimalist lines, an open floor plan & exceptional outdoor areas. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls retract to creatively blend and extend interiors with stellar exteriors in a private, woodland setting. Walnut accents and built-in cabinetry combine to create inviting, cohesive & fun design. Highly functional space, equally suitable for both everyday living & easy, large-scale entertaining. An expansive kitchen with abundant storage includes a concealed, flush-mount walk-in pantry, stainless steel countertops, and a quartzite & walnut waterfall island. Amenities include atmospheric lighting, integrated audio, radiant bathroom floors, ample closets & a versatile lower level. Two-car direct-entry heated garage. Desirable location on a no-through traffic street with expansive adjacent Newton golf course views. Nearby Pike access only 1 exit to Cambridge & 2 to Copley Sq.
  • Listed by: Alan Cohen • Hammond Residential Real Estate
Listing closed: 04/25/2023 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73083005

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,940,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

105.6%

Newton, MA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Hammond Residential Real Estate, Alan Cohen

Sold By William Raveis R.E. & Home Services, Coleman Group

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Property Information for 40 Valley Spring Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $20,228 / year
  • MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
  • Town: Newton
  • Area: MA-Newton
  • Architectural Style: Mid-Century Modern
  • Style: Garden, Mid-Century Modern
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Lot Size: 0.23 AC / 10,000 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Golf Course, Highway Access, Public School
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 2379.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual,Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Underwood/Ward
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Bigelow
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Countertop Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Wine Cooler, Plumbed For Ice Maker, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Partially Finished, Walk Out, 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
  • DoorFeatures: Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Stone / Slate, Renewable/Sustainable Flooring Materials, Other, Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Bathroom, Wired for Surround Sound
  • Interior Features: Wired for Surround Sound, Security System
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Electric, Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • SpaYN: Yes
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Garden Area, Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Frontage Type: Golf Course
  • Lot Description: Wooded, Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: Scenic View(s)
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Heated, Storage, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Heated, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Radiant, Oil, Hydro Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 224.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 132.0
  • Bedroom2 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom2 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Area: 99.0
  • Bedroom3 Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Closet,Flooring - Wood,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom3 Length: 11.0
  • Bedroom3 Width: 9.0
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom4 Area: 144.0
  • Bedroom4 Features: Bathroom - Full,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
  • Bedroom4 Length: 9.0
  • Bedroom4 Width: 16.0
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 25.0
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Upgraded
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom1 Width: 5.0
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Area: 90.0
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Shower Stall,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Jacuzzi / Whirlpool Soaking Tub
  • Bathroom2 Length: 9.0
  • Bathroom2 Width: 10.0
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Area: 40.0
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid
  • Bathroom3 Length: 5.0
  • Bathroom3 Width: 8.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 182.0
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Lighting - Pendant
  • Dining Room Length: 14.0
  • Dining Room Width: 13.0
Family Room
  • Family Room Area: 378.0
  • Family Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Balcony / Deck,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Length: 21.0
  • Family Room Width: 18.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 152.0
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Pantry,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Stainless Steel Appliances,Storage,Lighting - Pendant
  • Kitchen Length: 19.0
  • Kitchen Width: 8.0
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 306.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Wood,Window(s) - Picture,Balcony / Deck,Cable Hookup,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting,Sunken
  • Room Living Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Living Room Width: 18.0
Property Information
Property Info
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: 2013 renovation project by architect MaryAnn Thompson included a new roof,exterior siding replacement,& extensive insulation. Audio speakers on LR/Kitchen/DR level & integrated surround sound in family room. Radiant heat in upstairs bathrooms. 2021 Buderus boiler. 2022 Thermador induction cooktop.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: S:72 B:039 L:0003,703003
  • Assessments: $1,987,100
  • Book: 57270
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Cooling Zones: 5
  • Heat Zones: 8
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0.0

Property History for 40 Valley Spring Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 25, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083005

$2,457,000
Mar 7, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083005

Mar 7, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083005

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/25/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083005

$2,457,000
03/07/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083005

03/07/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083005

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

Public Records for 40 Valley Spring Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,628,000Additions$621,800Total$2,249,800
Tax Record2025$22,048 ($1,837 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt1,765 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,765 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt378 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,000 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1953Year Renovated1953ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:72 B:039 L:0003

Schools near 40 Valley Spring 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 - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Ward Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bigelow Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Mount Alvernia Academy
PrivatePK to 6

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 Valley Spring Road, Newton, MA 02458
$2,457,000
4
2,379
10,000
$336,000
3
1.5
1,371
7,360
$2,495,000
5
4,765
10,000
$1,275,000
4
2,020
8,601
$950,000
3
1,924
$1
5
4
2,184

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