40 Whittier Rd

3,229 Sq. Ft.
$500 / Sq. Ft.
3,229
Sq. Ft.
$500
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Imagine a place with a suburban feel and urban vibe. Where nationally recognized schools both public (Newton North HS) and private (Fessenden) are a few blocks away; shops, restaurants, libraries and leafy parks are right around the corner. Where every April, marathoners make the journey up “heartbreak hill” just down the street. Where one can be to Boston in a matter of minutes, to Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and the beautiful Berkshire’s in under two hours. That place is Newton, Massachusetts. Situated...Imagine a place with a suburban feel and urban vibe. Where nationally recognized schools both public (Newton North HS) and private (Fessenden) are a few blocks away; shops, restaurants, libraries and leafy parks are right around the corner. Where every April, marathoners make the journey up “heartbreak hill” just down the street. Where one can be to Boston in a matter of minutes, to Cape Cod, New Hampshire, and the beautiful Berkshire’s in under two hours. That place is Newton, Massachusetts. Situated in the sought after neighborhood of West Newton Hill, this stunning Colonial offers a bright modern kitchen and breakfast nook with skylights ushering in all-day sun; an expansive deck and landscaped yard; a fireplaced living room, sun splashed study a formal dining room and the primary bedroom boasts a custom bath and walk-in cedar closet. Lower level with full bath is ideal for a spacious home office suite. Heated driveway, Open House Sunday 3/5 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
  1. Listed by Michael Niden • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate

Property Details for 40 Whittier Road

Town
Newton
MLS Area
Newtonville
Area
MA-Newton-Newtonville, MA-Newton
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Garden, Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
4
LISTING CLOSED: 04/13/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 40 Whittier Road

StatusSold
MLS #73083485
Days on Market20
Taxes$13,030 / year
HOA Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1938
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Michael Niden

Sold By Engel & Volkers Wellesley, Joelle Tomb

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Building Information for 40 Whittier Road

Stories-Year Built1938Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,760 SF

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$9,134 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,048

Property Taxes

$1,086

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 40 Whittier Road

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf Course, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Current Financing: Conv. ARM
  • Living Area: 3229.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: Yes
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Cabot
  • High School: Newton North
  • Middle School: Day
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range, Utility Connections for Gas Oven, Utility Connections for Gas Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Partially Finished, Garage Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • 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: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Play Room, Home Office-Separate Entry, Sun Room, Internet Available - Broadband
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Broadband, Security System
  • Laundry Features: In Basement
  • Primary Bath: Yes
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Garden
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Professional Landscaping, Garden Area, Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Description: Gentle Sloping
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Attached, Under, Garage Door Opener, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Gas Dryer
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Bathroom - Full,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s),Cedar Closet(s),Flooring - Hardwood
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom3 Level: Third
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Level: Basement
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Skylight,Vaulted Ceiling(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Breakfast Bar / Nook
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Level: Basement
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: Unknown
  • Year Round: Yes
  • 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
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: S:24 B:027 L:0013,686541
  • Assessments: $1,280,000
  • Book: 67643
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: SR2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 3
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 0

Property History for 40 Whittier Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 13, 2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083485

$1,615,000
Mar 22, 2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083485

Mar 7, 2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083485

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/13/2023

Sold

MLS PIN #73083485

$1,615,000
03/22/2023

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73083485

03/07/2023

Contingent

MLS PIN #73083485

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

Public Records for 40 Whittier Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,177,500Additions$337,400Total$1,514,900
Tax Record2025$14,846 ($1,237 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,238 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,238 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt921 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,760 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1938ZoningSR2CountyMIDDLESEXAPNNEWT S:24 B:027 L:0013Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 40 Whittier 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 - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cabot
PublicK to 5

F A Day Middle School
Public6 to 8

Newton North High School
Public9 to 12

Edco Secondary Education Program
Private6 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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Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, Michael Niden

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